Sport
GOWRAN PARK RETURN OF THE JUMPS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY One of the most exciting weekends of the Racing Year takes place this weekend as the jumps action return to Gowran Park, with a two-day meeting taking place today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Along with The action in Gowran Park, Sunday is a huge day with a superb mixed card of Flat …
Going down? James Stephens & Glenmore face-off in survival clash
Relegation beckons for losing side BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling Relegation Final Glenmore vs James Stephens Tomorrow, 2pm, Thomastown Referee: Owen Beehan There are no more second chances. This is the final roll of the dice for both Glenmore and James Stephens as they meet to see …
Robbie rules as ‘Town down Shamrocks
A Bridge too far for The Sash as major brace seals extra-time win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship The weekend promised much, four intriguing quarter-final encounters, but a weather warning for Sunday saw that day’s action postponed, leaving Saturday’s two senior tussles as the fair available for …
No Quarter given!
Eight teams bid for last four spots BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship Quarter-Finals Four intriguing encounters lie ahead this weekend as the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship reaches the Quarter-Final stage. Current Tom Walsh cup holders, O’Loughlin Gaels are in action on Sunday in UPMC …
DANIELLE MORRISSEY
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Last week, Danielle Morrissey was nominated for Intermediate Camogie Player of the Year following her outstanding performances in helping Kilkenny reach the All-Ireland Final. Unfortunately for Danielle and her Kilkenny teammates, they suffered heartbreak in losing the All-Ireland Final by a point to Cork, but her efforts throughout the year have seen …
Exercise Changes Your Brain Chemistry
Motivation, mood and pain can all be improved with regular exercise – brain chemistry is part of the reason this happens By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Exercise goes far above and beyond giving us stronger muscles and healthier hearts – it plays a key role in maintaining a healthy chemical balance …
Shamrocks click to sink Village
‘Bridge, ‘Boro & Erin’s Own advance to QF’s as Clara, GBC and Glenmore bow out BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League & Championship The club hurling picture became a little clearer following last weekend’s action, which saw League matters concluded and the first round of championship action completed. …
DONAGH MEYLER
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY The Galway Races went under the radar this year, with The Olympic Games in Paris taking centre stage highlighted by the wonderful success of the Irish. One man who enjoyed a memorable week in the West was Donagh Meyler from Kilmacow, as he won his secondnd Galway Plate in a thrilling finish …
Variability is Healthy
Variability is an important aspect of health in many systems in life By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). We humans like stability. We create rules and routines. Structure, routine and predictability are all important. However, a level of variability seems to be essential for health and resilience in a wide range of …
O’Loughlin’s to tackle Tullaroan in league final
Vegas Boys vs ‘Town in shield decider BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League & Championship After five rounds of action, group placings have been decided with Tullaroan and O’Loughlin Gaels taking top spot in group’s A and B respectively. The current county champions are the only side with …
