Sport
All About Arthritis
Exploring this common and very treatable joint condition By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent conditions in the world, affecting over 500 million people worldwide in 2019 (and over 400,000 in Ireland). With the population aging, and other risk factors increasing, this figure is rising. Despite its …
Cats foiled in final bid
Banner dominate 2nd half to secure final berth BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All–Ireland SHC Semi-Final Kilkenny 2-16 Clare 0-24 Croke Park, Referee: Liam Gordon So that’s that. There was to be no third final in a row for Kilkenny as they fell to to stirring second half comeback by Clare in Croke Park …
EUROPEAN U-18 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Two Kilkenny Athletes from the Kilkenny City Harriers Club will represent Ireland in the European U-18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia next week. Pia Langton will compete in the 800 metres, while Molly Daly will compete in the 200 metres and she is also part of the medley relay squad. Both Athletes are …
Stripeywomen fall to Dubs in last eight clash
Aisling Maher leads Capital ladies to historic win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship QF Dublin 1-13 Kilkenny 0-12 Kilkenny senior Camog’s bowed out of this years Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship after losing to Dublin in Croke Park last Saturday. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere’s team were beaten by …
Shhhh… The Secret to Daily Exercise
One simple change to help regularly meet your exercise requirements By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). There is one simple thing that many of us can do that would allow us to easily meet our daily exercise requirements. This thing would save us money, boost our mood and improve our health. Not …
Lyng vs Lohan as sides seek final calling
Cats & Clare set for semi clash at Croker BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Kilkenny vs Clare Tomorrow, Croke Park, 3pm Kilkenny make the well-worn path to Croke Park tomorrow, where they will face-off against beaten Munster finalists Clare in the first of this year’s Senior Hurling semi-finals (throw-in …
FORT RANGERS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Fort Rangers Football Club celebrate 50 years in existence this year since it was found in 1974, and they will host a sequence of events in the months ahead as part of the celebrations. They began the celebrations two weeks ago with the official opening of their new pitch in Cuffesgrange, while …
Tipp 13 prove too strong for Cats
Bergin’s boys pipped to Minor crown BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Electric Ireland Al-Ireland Minor Hurling Final UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 3-12 Tipperary 2-17 (AET) Tipperary overcame all the odds to claim the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final crown at UPMC Nowlan Park last Saturday and pip Kilkenny to the title. Despite playing …
Stress – The Long Game
Some things that we know are linked to healthier stress in the long run By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Last week we looked at “quick fixes” for when stress becomes a little bit too much. But we can’t just rely on emergency options. In the long run we know there are …
One more step!
Bergin’s boys seek home glory against Tipp BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Electric Ireland Al-Ireland MHC Final 2024 Kilkenny vs Tipperary Tomorrow, UPMC Nowlan Park, 5:30pm Kilkenny go in search of a first All-Ireland Minor Hurling title since 2014 when they welcome Tipperary to UPMC Nowlan Park tomorrow (Throw-in 5:30pm). The neighbours agreed to …
