Set plays host as Romanian and Kilkenny culture shines
By Peter Senan Photos: jbs When the ‘Twilight group’ in Kilkenny, was founded, the Romanian sector, resident in Kilkenny, could hardly imagine how successful it would be. However, the success of the group was plain to see, as the Set theatre came alive with theatre, music, song and crafts recently. It was a special cultural …
First-Class Relic of Saint Carlo Acutis for exam mass
A Diocesan Mass for Leaving and Junior Certificate students will take place on Monday, 1st June 2026 at 7.30 p.m. in St. Canice’s Church. Bishop Ger Nash will celebrate mass for Leaving and Junior Cert’students, their parents/guardians, grandparents, teachers, school staff, and families. Everyone is invited and welcome to the Mass. The Mass is organised …
Artist Tasneem explores concept of Islandness
The Tea Houses is delighted to invite you to At the Waterline, a new exhibition by artist and ecologist Tasneem Khan exploring the concept of islandness as a lens for change, adaptation and thinking about our relationship to place. Opening Friday 29 May, 5.00pm. All are welcome. Curated by Shannon Carroll. This exhibition emerges from …
Garda Advice for Eastern Environs
Sgt Steven Allen and Garda Mark Nolan, members of the Community Engagement team, returned to St John’s Parish centre last Wednesday to deliver the second instalment of their proactive community safety advice programme to members of the Eastern Environs Community group. On this occasion Steven & Mark focused on the scourge of ‘bogus callers’ and …
EAMON COLMAN Curated by Rain
Solomon Fine Art Gallery Opened by Des Whelan, Board Member, Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford Thursday 28 May 2026, 6-8 pm Eamon gave a tour of the exhibition at 5 pm before the opening, to coincide with the new Dublin By Dusk: Last Thursdays initiative, in conjunction with Dublin City Council, Dept. of Culture, Communications …
Why are figures for domestic abuse still rising?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Every hour, six people – generally women – will suffer domestic abuse in Ireland. The figure is shocking, even more so given that violence or abuse of intimate partners in the home is going up every year. So far this year, the Gardaí have received 1,000 notifications of …
It’s time for honest debate on migrants
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS In the week when a Congolese man, allegedly shoplifting in Dublin, dies while being restrained by security guards, the State brings out stamps to honour the Traveller community – a people we have ignored for so long – and the 2026 Dublin Rose of Tralee, medical scientist …
Kilkenny Food Show – Tuesday 16th June 2026
Discover “Tales of Italy” through Findlater & Co. With links back to the 19th century Dublin merchant trader Alex Findlater, we are proud to continue the tradition of being a trustworthy and experienced provider of premium goods & coffees. At Findlater & Co, we share the Lavazza “passion for excellence that makes every cup of …
Slow down enough to notice life’s hidden beauty
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton Looking out of my kitchen window, I can see a slow breeze gently moving the trees. They are slowly and gracefully moving their newly leafed branches like elegant ballerinas in the chorus line. I am slowly sipping my morning coffee and simply being — watching and sipping slowly, …
Intensive restoration of Ferrymountgarrett Bridge to assure long-term safety: Kilkenny County Council
The Ferrymountgarrett Bridge is a six-span structure carrying the R700, linking counties Wexford and Kilkenny, across the River Barrow. The current structure, constructed in 1930, is included on the national Inventory of Architectural Heritage & Record of Protected Structures and is a landmark feature in the area. Increased traffic volumes and sizes over the past …
