Squeaky Door Collective to exhibit during AKA Festival
Kilkenny’s newest artist collective are putting together an exciting show for the first weekend of AKA Festival 2026. Join Squeaky Door Collective for their opening launch on Friday 7th August between 4-7pm to meet the artists. The exhibition will run from 10-6pm Friday to Sunday, 7th-9th August. Situated in the beautifully lit Saint Patrick’s Community …
Honours even as Mullinavat and Glenmore serve up entertaining League opener
Glenmore 0-17; Mullinavat 0-17. John Power at Mooncoin GAA Grounds. Mullinavat and Glenmore shared the spoils after an absorbing and hard-fought encounter in the opening round of the 2026 St Canice’s Senior Hurling League at Mooncoin GAA Grounds on Sunday. In a contest that ebbed and flowed throughout, neither side deserved to come away empty-handed, …
How Brendan Corcoran found the tools for truthful acting
P.M O’Sullivan John McGahern, one of Ireland’s best writers, lived by a clear eye. He never joined in reflexive denunciations of Irish religious life. He refused easy dismissals, even after his work and his life suffered profoundly in the aftermath of The Dark (1965), his second novel, being banned ― a sorry event in which …
Graiguenamanagh out point Windgap in competitive game
By Jimmy Walsh In the second round, of the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League, Windgap faced Graiguenamangh in excellent conditions in the ever-developing Tullougher complex in Brownstown on Sunday afternoon. The game saw both sides seeking a league restart after their first-round defeats to Piltown and John Lockes. In a very even …
Discover Weleda’s New Hair & Body Mists
BY CLAIR WHITTY There’s something special about summer self-care when it’s simple, natural and feels good for both your skin and your wellbeing. We’re delighted to welcome the new Weleda Hair & Body Mists to the Natural Health Store. It’s a gorgeous collection designed to refresh and uplift. They are made with 100% natural fragrances …
Irish singer Eleanor Shanley to unveil debut art exhibition
Celebrated Irish folk singer Eleanor Shanley is set to unveil her debut art exhibition, The Ghost of You, at Pembroke Kilkenny this August as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival fringe events from August 6th to 16th. A well-known storyteller through her music. The paintings are a continuation of her storytelling through the visual arts. Each …
53 years of heartache to achieve accountability for Bloody Sunday
In Ryan’s bar on Friary Street Kilkenny, an invited audience got to see a preview of Thomas Kinsella’s work, ‘The Butchers Dozen’. Presented by Playactin’ Theatre company, it is a new work with the Dublin poets words forming the background and telling the horrific story of Bloody Sunday. Kinsella’s Butcher’s Dozen is a fierce 1972 …
Everyone carries inner invisible struggles
I often look at others and wonder what is going on in their lives, and the truth is that no matter how well we know another person, there are always hidden thoughts, emotions, memories and struggles that remain unseen. Human beings carry invisible worlds within them, and because of this, we can never fully know …
Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum Restoration Project Shortlisted for National Age Friendly Ireland Award
Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum has been shortlisted for a national Age Friendly Ireland Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to accessibility, inclusion and enhancing the quality of life for older people. The Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum Restoration and Accessibility Initiative has been shortlisted in the Environment: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings category of the Age …
Pay attention: here’s a lesson in ‘free education’
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR If you’ve ever stood in a shop in August staring at a school uniform price tag or sat at home trying to work out how you’ll cover grinds and a new pair of runners, you’ll know the official line that “education is free” doesn’t quite match reality. Zurich’s latest Cost …
