Sadness and hope as Convent up for sale…
By John Fitzgerald Callan folk have mixed feelings of sadness and hope on seeing that the historic former Convent of Mercy is up for sale. Auctioneers P F Quirke & Co Ltd. Have brought it to market and the asking price is €700000. Since it opened in 1881, the convent had provided a top class …
Brilliant nights promised as The Mayfair Ballroom opened its doors in 1944
Moriarty’s yard chosen as site for new Mayfair ballroom as opening ball caters for 900 people on Stephen’s night 1944 Part 1 In part 1, of The Kilkenny Mayfair ballroom, The Kilkenny walkers club look behind the scenes at the one time famous ballroom that saw not only famous bands from Ireland perform there but …
Natural Tips for Healthy Glowing Skin
BY CLAIR WHITTY Healthy glowing skin is not just about the creams and lotions that we apply to our skin, it’s often a reflection of what is happening inside your body. Skin is your largest organ and factors such as digestion, hormonal balance, nutrition, hydration, stress and sleep all play an important role in how …
Butler Gallery – Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide Launch
Butler Gallery is delighted to announce the launch of its new digital audio guide on the Bloomberg Connects App, the free arts and culture platform created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The guide will offer visitors a richer way to engage with Butler Gallery’s exhibitions and collections through audio insights voiced by the people who know the …
New Mayor Shows Importance of Family
Kilkenny has a new Mayor. Councillor Andrew McGuinness was elected Mayor on Friday for the fourth time. Taking to the podium, Mayor McGuinness was visibly humbled and emotional. His pride in Kilkenny, love of music & art, his deep rooted family history of public service and his sense of commitment to the people of Kilkenny …
Two Kilkenny tourism employers recognised at Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards
Ireland’s leading tourism businesses have been recognised at the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards 2026, which took place at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, including the Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny and The Hoban Hotel, in Co Kilkenny. The awards celebrate businesses who are setting the standard for employee engagement and workplace culture through their participation in Fáilte …
Caffreys Furniture celebrates official Kilkenny grand opening
We launched Caffreys Furniture earlier this year in Kilkenny Retail Park, a premier established shopping destination in the city. We have had a great response since opening the doors and we are delighted to launch our official Grand Opening event this Saturday 6th June. We have invested heavily in the store fitout, and we have included …
There’s more to life than exams
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Due to the amount of attention it receives every year, one would be led to believe that the Leaving Certificate was the only game in town as, once again, the hype engulfs the nation. For some households I guess this is the case. Mothers and fathers throughout the …
Kilkenny Honours Eamonn Langton with Freedom of the City
Eamonn Langton has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Kilkenny at a special ceremony held on Monday 8th June 2026 in the Set Theatre, Langton’s Hotel. This is the highest honour the city can give, recognising people who have made an outstanding contribution to Kilkenny. Eamonn Langton was honoured for his huge impact …
Standing Ovations and Sparkling Performances as Dramatic Action Stage School Throws “A Little Party” to Remember at Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny was alive with music, laughter and dazzling talent last weekend as Dramatic Action Stage School took centre stage with its spectacular variety show, A Little Party, delighting packed audiences and earning thunderous applause from start to finish. Playing to sold-out crowds, the highly anticipated production transformed the theatre into a feast of colour, energy …
