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Carlow Little Theatre Society present Eden
Carlow Little Theatre Society are delighted to be returning to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre this coming March with Eugene O’Brien’s much lauded, and award-winning play, Eden. Eden is the powerful story of an ordinary relationship on an extraordinary weekend. Billy and Breda are approaching their 10th wedding anniversary. Breda is determined …
The St. John’s dream that became a reality
The Side by Side community group from St John’s parish gathered in the parish centre on Thursday last to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary. The day began with a special mass celebrated by Monsignor Dan Carroll. Joining the celebrations was the Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr. Andrew McGuinness, a regular participant in club activities. Also in …
A doubled life, off and on the stage
PM O’Sullivan Clare Gibbs always had an eye. Just for how things fit together, pattern and mosaic, the sheen of rightness. This gift led the Kilkenny native in various directions, and eventually into theatre, but first she had to be a schoolgirl. There were roads to travel in the paths of taste. The grown woman …
Marvellous moon show comes to Kilkenny
The ‘Museum of the Moon’, a breath-taking installation by artist Luke Jerram, opened on March 10th 2025 for an exclusive three-week exhibit at Kilkenny’s St. Canice’s Cathedral. And local creatives are planning a spectacular show to welcome the celestial art piece. The large-scale installation is dramatically suspended three metres from the ground above head height. …
Shirley heads for Thomastown
A packed Billy Byrnes pub on John Street saw over 60 of Kilkenny’s theatre going public come together for the launch of the forthcoming production of Shirley Valentine being staged by Lake Productions. Founding member of the troupe, Emily Kelly praised the work of Clare Gibbs, who plays the role of Shirley and Mary Cradock …
Team work the key to success for Kilquan Players
Photos by Pat Shortall Kilquan Players have just completed a wonderful comedy in Coon Hall and those who attended can confirm that it was a great nights entertainment. Written by Sam Cree and directed by Benny Mills, the show was a laugh a minute. Bert Cooper and Harold Smileyare in a hospital ward together when …
The Cock Step of Light
By Dr Joe Kearney Photo of moon by Padraig Comerford She was referring to the extra light in the sky as we move from winter solstice towards spring brightness. She could feel that stirring in the air, something very faint and very subtle but nonetheless tangible. She knew the clockwork belly of the Earth was …
Connolly’s Red Mills Race Day 2025
A resounding success Photographs by Kieran Harnett Connolly’s Red Mills Race Day 2025, held on Saturday, February 15, at Gowran Park, was a resounding success, attracting a large crowd of racing enthusiasts and fashion aficionados. The event featured top-class racing, including the Grade 2 Red Mills Hurdle and the Grade 3 Red Mills Chase, both …
Rediscover the timeless tale of ‘Hare & Tortoise’
Barnstorm Theatre Company is delighted to announce its latest production, a heart warming and enchanting adaptation of the beloved Aesop’s fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, set to run from 24 February to 14 March 2025. This timeless story, reimagined by award-winning playwright Brendan Murray, will captivate audiences of all ages at The Bank on …
Fun and laughter as thousands flock to ‘Comer Pantomime
Photos by Pat Shortall Well, our country had it all. Storms, power cuts, schools and businesses shut down. To borrow a phrase from Sean O’Casey “The country was in a state of chassis.” Each evening on our TV screens, bad news made its way into our sitting rooms. Some counties suffered more than others – …
