Sport
Stook 10 mile run 2024
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY It’s a very busy weekend ahead in Gowran/Dungarvan as Davy Carter is running The Ultra 300 Challenge in memory of his Dad Charlie Carter, and he will arrive in his native Gowran tomorrow (Saturday) having completed The Ultra 300 Challenge after running 300KM across 6 different counties in 6 days this week …
Village of the Monks
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Duiske Abbey stands as a monument to Ireland’s long association with monastic orders. It has the distinction of being the largest Cistercian church in the country and one of the first Gothic structures to appear on the Irish landscape. In recent years, it has become renowned for the quality of its world acclaimed …
Childhood Experiences Impact Health
Childhood maltreatment can have a profound effect on health decades later By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). We are so malleable when we are young. We soak up everything around us. While we can all learn and adapt throughout life, babies and children tend to soak up experiences at a supercharged rate. …
TADHG O’CARROLL
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY The Ireland Ladies Rugby Team have been enjoying a renaissance recently with victories against Australia and New Zealand, and part of the backroom set-up is Kilkenny man Tadhg O’Carroll. Tadhg is Physiotherapist to the Irish Team, and his arrival has coincided with a revival in the fortunes of the International Team. Ireland …
‘Town crowned champs as they crush O’Loughlin’s!
Doherty masterminds final win as his side blow away Gaels BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Final Thomastown 0-18 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-7 UPMC Nowlan Park, Referee: David Hughes Thomastown defied the odds to comprehensively dethrone O’Loughlin Gaels and claim their first senior county title in 78 years in testing …
A Strong Back
Is strength important for back health? By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). When it comes to caring for our backs, how important is strength? You often hear different things depending on who you ask. Let’s explore this idea to gain a greater understanding about how we might best care for these wonderful …
2024 WORLD 4-WALL HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY It’s a huge week ahead in Handball with The 2024 World 4 Wall Handball Championships taking place at a variety of venues including across Kilkenny. The Championships start tomorrow (Saturday) and there will be matches every day throughout the week until the final day of action on Sunday week November 3rd, as …
O’Loughlin’s seek to down Town!
Hogan & Doherty lead their sides into battle BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Final O’Loughlin Gaels vs Thomastown This weekend sees the culmination of the Kilkenny senior club hurling season as UPMC Nowlan Park hosts the meeting of O’Loughlin Gaels and Thomastown in this year’s St Canice’s Credit …
Lisdowney on the Up as they claim Intermediate crown!
Major brace see’s Gowran fall at final hurdle BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling County Final Lisdowney 2-12 Young Ireland’s 0-15 Lisdowney were crowned intermediate champions for the second time in four years after they beat both Young Ireland’s and Storm Ashley to return to the senior ranks in Kilkenny …
Loughs rule as Bridge fall to Kingdom star!
Mackessy top scores as Ryan shines BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Semi-Final UPMC Nowlan Park O’Loughlin Gaels 2-17 Bennettsbridge 1-14 It was fairly plain sailing for reigning county champions O’Loughlin Gaels as they secured their place in this year’s decider with a 6-point win over Bennettsbridge in UPMC …
