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Closing date to register for new Higher Education Constituency approaching
Cllr Maria Dollard is calling on the thousands of graduates in the South East to exercise their democratic vote by registering for the first ever register to vote in the Higher Education Constituency. For the first time ever, graduates of SETU and their legacy institutions, will be able to register to vote for the Higher …
Kilkenny County Council launched its Tourism Festival Supports Grant Scheme for 2025
Launching the scheme, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael McCarthy noted “Kilkenny’s year-round calendar of events represents a significant part of Kilkenny’s attraction as an always on destination and the funding is an investment in our local economy, supporting commercial activity and sustaining jobs”. Successful Applicants will clearly demonstrate how their planned events enhances Kilkenny’s tourism industry and …
Dancing and Boxing in the Old Fashioned Way
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Every town and village in Ireland guards a treasure. It may not be gold, silver, or a cache of diamonds. More often than not it can be an heirloom, a prayer bush, a defining landmark, a hand-written poem; or some object of sentimental value to locals. A bugle takes pride of place …
Farrell’s Freshford crowned junior kings!
Brian Kennedy outstanding as St Lachtain’s take title home BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final St Lachtain’s 1-18 Russell Rovers 0-16 Croke Park, Referee: Peter Owens (An Dún) St Lachtain’s, Freshford, Kilkenny, AIB All-Ireland Club Junior Hurling Champions 2024! That has a lovely ring to it and I’d imagine …
Out with the old and in with the new as St John’s Community celebrate
As they said farewell to 2024, St John’s Community joined together to welcome 2025. The Kilkenny Observer was there to record the occasion.
Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live
By Ger Cody I cannot be certain how many times Milo Hennessy spoke about Epicurus. I would, however, hazard a guess that it didn’t happen too often. Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, was the author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship and retirement. One of the most famous quotes from the bold Epicurus was …
The lonely life of a Kilkenny County Councillor
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan In Kilkenny city and county, the medieval streets reflect a long history of serving the community and the nation. Many are drawn to the idea of public service. Being a Kilkenny County Councillor is seen as a noble opportunity to improve the community and influence its future. The aim …
Poignant play performed by two Kilkenny greats
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Back in 2022 I attended one of the most touching, and poignant, pieces of theatre I had been to in a long, long time. Called The Quiet Land it was produced by Barnstorm Theatre in the Home Rule Club as part of the launch of their lunchtime theatre as part of …
How I see the world unfold in 2025
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Economy notwithstanding, Ireland is emerging from what has been a lost decade for many – in housing and health and emigration – and we are, hopefully, emerging with a new Government with a greater sense of what needs to be done. That said, Ireland’s growth rate is …
Clash of the stripes!
A change of jersey is likely in Junior decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Lachtain’s vs Russell Rovers At the time of writing, it isn’t known which of Sunday’s finalists will take to the Croker pitch in their ‘home’ jersey. Both St Lachtain’s and Russell Rovers tops are quite similar, and echo links …
