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O’DRISCOLL EXHIBITION LAUNCHED IN DUBLIN
The great and the good of the art world came to the opening of Kilkenny artist Eoghan O’ Driscoll’s 3rd Dublin solo exhibition, held recently in Dublin. Eoghan explained that the exhibition ‘Aghaidh’, curated by Tony Strickland comprises a year’s work in the studio, almost like a diary of his visual journey. O’Driscoll is a …
A tribute to Ned Egan…
A mighty heart stopped beating last week. By John Fitzgerald Ned Egan…author, poet, songwriter, and teller of great yarns, took his leave of a world he enriched with his dizzying range of talents and strange-than-fiction exploits. Ned’s famous copper etchings hang in walls across Ireland, America, Australia, and Western Europe, their glinting gold never failing …
Great support for St. Mary’s coffee morning
A wonderful morning was held recently at St Mary’s Day Care Centre. A coffee morning, a raffle, and plenty of friendly chat was the call of the day. The centre is located at the back of the cinema, adjacent to the Fair Green and was purchased by the Kilkenny Corporation following the death of the …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
Involvement essential as community join together for culture nights
Photos by Pat Shortall Kilkenny is now recognised as one of the ‘go to’ places in Ireland. Apart from her castle, cathedrals and festivals, Kilkenny is also known for her many lane ways. These lane ways are a reminder to all who walk them of the incredible legacy the slipways hold. When one thinks of …
Duiske Players Drama Group to Stage Steel Magnolias
The well respected and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias”, which takes place on Thursday-Saturday, September 5th-7th under the capable direction of group stalwart Peter Prendergast. Last year Peter directed the groups box office hit production of the much loved comedy “Drinking …
Community bonds strengthened as Butts Young Leaders host chill and grill
It was the final Saturday of the Kilkenny Arts festival. The city was alive with arts in all shapes and sizes. St John’s priory entertained with Mari Samuelson on violin with Julien Quentin on piano. Fictions picture company were preparing to light up the castle later that evening. Meanwhile the Kilkenny alternative art festival (AKA) …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
Tia and Jeanie launch at Auxiliary Hospital
Photos: jbs photos Some Kilkenny folk will know where the Auxiliary hospital is in Kilkenny. For those who are unsure as to the location, it is that building on Wolfe Tone Street with the Mick Minogue elephant artwork on the outside wall. The venue is home to T.A.S.K TASK (Training and Support Kilkenny) is a …
WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES
THE KILKENNY INVOLVEMENT CENTRE AND RECOVERY COLLEGE SOUTH EAST HAVE PRODUCED A WONDERFUL ANTHOLOGY OF POETRY AND PROSE. ‘WHITE TWINE AND OLD SUITCASES’ COMPRISES OF 128 PAGES AND 60 AUTHORS AND IS COMPLEMENTED BY SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND ARTWORK BY TASK CAMERA CLUB. IT IS PRINTED BY MODERN PRINTERS. IT IS DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED READING FOR …
