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A Day of Pride at Borris College as Students Are Honoured for Academic, Sporting, and Community Excellence
Photos by Brownes Photography, New Ross. On Wednesday 14th of May, Borris College held it’s annual School Awards Day to celebrate the many achievements of their students throughout the year. It was a day filled with immense pride for the school community as students were recognised for their academic, sporting and community achievements. School Principal, Mr. …
Novel late opening proves successful for West Street reading
Jbsphotoskilkenny “There are little gems around us that can hold glimmers of inspiration”. So said American writer Richelle Mead. The Book and Coffee shop on William Street being a case in point. Apart from selling books, tea, coffee and some lovely nibbles, the shop also regularly hosts readings, music gigs and open mic’ nights. And …
Billy Burke enjoyed a distinguished hurling career
By Liam Burke Billy Burke first rose to prominence with the Kilkenny senior hurlers when he was asked to play in a tournament game against Clare in Ennis in early 1934. Following his display, he soon became a Kilkenny regular until he retired after Kilkenny’s defeat to Tipperary in the 1945 All-Ireland final. Billy who …
Progress and challenges as exhibition portrays Travellers’ lives
Gypsy Ray (1949-2020), originally from the USA, lived and worked in County Kilkenny since 2000. Her rich artistic practice included photography, drawing and teaching. A native of Illinois, USA, Gypsy Ray studied drawing and photography at the University of Iowa, later receiving her Masters Degree in photography from Goddard College. Most of her USA based …
Fourth wall enter therapy session
Laois Fourth Wall Theatre Group presented Bernard Farrell’s situational comedy I Do Not Like Thee, Doctor Fell directed by David Corri recently at Thomastown Concert Hall. A group therapy session is led by the enigmatic and manipulative Suzy (Mary Dermody). The participants Joe Fell (John Kavanagh), Roger (Kevin Lalor-Fitzpatrick), Peter (Joe Murphy), Maureen (Alex O’Neal), …
‘With Inclined Ear’
‘With Inclined Ear’ is a solo exhibition by artist Saidhbhín Gibson. At the core of the exhibition is the video of the same title accompanied by photographic pieces. The exhibition looks at sheep’s wool and its value, highlighting the disconnect between humans and natural materials. The video is composed of scenes of a Wicklow Cheviot …
Magpies on the Pylon
Many will remember him as Johnny Connors in the television series Glenroe. A role he was to play for eleven years. Others may recognise him as Mikey from Kilanaskully. Michael Collins is a name that is very recognisable not just from the aforementioned TV shows, but from his many appearances on stage in such venues …
Kilkenny Gospel Choir celebrates 25 years
The Kilkenny Gospel Choir is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone – 25 years of music, ministry, and meaningful outreach. To mark this special occasion, a televised Mass will be broadcast live from RTÉ Studios on Sunday, May 25th at 11am, celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll, Bishop of Ossory. Founded in 2000 by Fr. Willie …
An Evening of One Act Comedies at Gowran
Gowran Little Theatre is set to delight audiences with two hilarious One-Act Comedies by acclaimed playwright, David Tristram. On May 27th and 28th, 2025, the stage of Gowran Parish Hall will come alive with side-splitting laughter in An Evening of One Act Comedies. Under the direction of Peter Madden and Michael Hayes, this evening promises …
Noises Off for Carlow stage
Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage of the George Bernard Shaw theatre in Visual, Carlow, this coming May with Michael Frayn’s classic farce Noises Off. This farce comedy about putting on a farce comedy follows the cast and crew of Otstar Productions; an assortment of egos, wits, and large personalities all with a love …
