Lake Productions and Black Abbey join forces to celebrate 800 years
The Black Abbey Church is celebrating 800 years in Kilkenny this year. To celebrate this incredible birthday, the Priory and members of the Abbey are preparing various celebrations to mark the occasion. One idea is to resurrect the performance of a mystery play, to be performed at the church. Lake Productions have adapted some of …
Adeline joins Butler Gallery staff
The Board and Director of Butler Gallery are delighted to announce the appointment of Adeline Minchin as our new Head of Development. Adeline joins Butler Gallery after seven years with Wexford Festival Opera (WFO) as part of their highly successful Development Team. Working as Sponsorship Manager with WFO, she managed and developed an annual 6-figure …
Holohan exhibition to launch in August
By Ger Cody Last Saturday, I called to the house of artist Davy Holohan for a chat. He is preparing for his art exhibition at the St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall on the Butts Green in August. One thing about Davy is that he has his priorities right. Although anxious to explain about his forthcoming art …
My Mam and a good word for care-homes
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran My mother, Brigid Moran, who passed away in 2004, in her 93rd year, spent the last six years of her life in a nursing home – Drakelands Nursing Home. At a time when nursing homes are getting a bad press I want to say how happy and contented my mother was …
The high cost of going back to school
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It is nearly August and you’re staring at your bank account wondering how on earth you’ll cover all those back-to-school expenses without going into the red. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. The Irish League of Credit Unions’ (ILCU) latest survey is out, and it’s got some eye-opening numbers that …
Respect needed for our referendum decision
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Oh no, not that again! A UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has suggested that we rerun the amendment of article 41.2 of the Constitution. We hardly need reminding that the changes supported by politicians in every party, save for Aontu, which sought to …
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Some things in life we take for granted. Like water, particularly as we are literally surrounded by it. Although the unusual hot summer we’ve been having may have dampened a little, hosepipe bans introduced in several parts of the country appear to have also dampened local demand …
Book celebrates “life-enhancing” care home
BY JOHN FITZGERALD An “absolute treasure” and “a compelling piece of social history”: Just a few of the accolades for a new book about a remarkable County Kilkenny care home Mount Carmel in Callan has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its foundation and to coincide with this milestone, retired secondary school Principal Frank McKenna launched his book …
Pedalling for a Purpose: 10th Annual Malin to Mizen Cycle Supporting Cystic Fibrosis
Phil Cody will cycle from Malin to Mizen from Thursday, 11th September to Sunday, 14th September 2025 to raise funds for people living with cystic fibrosis in Ireland. This four-day challenge spans the length of the country and reflects Phil’s commitment to making a real difference through his passion for cycling. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is …
Kilkenny Secure Funding Under Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Home of Halloween’ Scheme
Kilkenny County Council’s four-week programme will explore harvest traditions, food history and local folklore. As a successful destination KCC will receive up to €100,000 annually to develop Halloween-themed festivals and events. The pilot scheme is part of the ‘Ireland, Home of Halloween Strategy’ which was developed collaboratively by Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and Tourism Northern …
