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Lake navigate The Weir to present classic theatre
By Tom Dayton Photos: Ken McGuire Growing up in Clare in the 1980’s, two topics were always up for discussion. Traditional Irish music, and Fairies. Mind you they were never referred to as fairies. Rather, they were addressed as ‘The Good People (An Dea Daoine) for fear of insulting them. The music, whether in Miltown …
Joy at St Marys as Birdie celebrates birthday
There is no doubting that Kilkenny and her streets are full of history. Walkin Street falls into that category. Ask any resident from the area and they will give a glowing report of growing up on that patch. In his book on ‘St. Rioch’s’, former brewery employee Tom Reade speaks of days of handball, hurling …
Comedy on the double as Duiske Players stage comedies
The Duiske Players Drama group are putting the finishing touches to their spring production. This year the group have decided to stage an evening of comedy and drama, in the form of two one act plays and have picked two ‘crackers’ for their spring season. Group stalwart Peter Prendergast will direct both plays: “Dead Man’s …
Remembering Mick Dooley – Community Activist
Photos: jbsphotos kilkenny On Saturday last, the Eastern Environs community group planted a tree in Lacken Drive to honour the life and legacy of Mick Dooley, a dedicated activist, neighbour, and friend to many. The ceremony brought together family, neighbours, former work colleagues, representatives of An Garda Síochána, Civil Defence, O’ Loughlin Gaels GAA club, …
Phonewatch: How to Protect Your Home from Burglary and Fire
How to Protect Your Home from Burglary and Fire Burglary and fire remain two of the most significant risks facing Irish households, and both tend to rise during certain times of the year. Darker evenings can make homes appear more vulnerable, while increased use of heating, candles, and electrical appliances adds to fire hazards. As …
I TOOK A HAMMER IN MY HAND
Photos: Ros Kavanagh. Courtesy of the artist & Butler Gallery Butler Gallery is pleased to present I Took a Hammer in My Hand, a new installation of photographic works and sculpture by Northern Ireland-based artist Jan McCullough. Artworks in this exhibition explore the boundaries between amateur and professional; image and object; and photography’s role in …
Rebirth and joy as crocus flowers bloom at Peace park
After the heavy wet January and February, the rainfall permeates the soil with moisture,and the Crocus flowers spring to life. Often these determined little flowers are poking right through the snow after a spring storm. They seem unfazed by the cold wet elements of winter. They can be seen in full bloom around the Kilkenny …
Signs of another world
PM O’Sullivan Derek Dooley knew olden voices. Just the way for him, a Danesfort native. “I grew up with my grandparents in The Sevenhouses area,” Dooley explains. “John Connolly and Liz Shea. That was my home house, in Graigue Lower. Granddad was born in 1906 and Granny was born in 1916. They were both from …
Kilkenny Tradfest back for 14th festival
Kilkenny Tradfest, now in its fourteenth year, is set to host its annual launch on Wednesday, 25 February in Paris Texas. The festival begins on Friday, 13 March and runs until St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, 17 March. This year’s programme is packed with the best of traditional Irish music, sean-nós and dance, with an impressive line-up of headline acts …
Big Maggie proves a triumph at Thomastown
Words: Ger Cody Photos : Céire Hoey photography When asked by his family, how he would like to be remembered, John B. Keane said: “I’d like to be remembered as the man who scored the winning goal in the North Kerry Junior Football final against Duagh in 1951.” He further added that after that decisive …
