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Newpark Outdoor Community Mass
The Vicar General of the Diocese, Fr. Dan Carroll and Monsignor Michael Ryan concelebrated an outdoor Mass on the Upper Green in Newpark last Thursday evening. Despite concerns earlier in the day, the rain cleared, and the evening was bright and warm. It was pleasing to see a large attendance from St John’s parish gather …
Saint Canices Church, Kilkenny -its people and history
As Saint Canice’s Church celebrate their Bi-Centenary in 2024, Kilkenny man Paddy Neary takes a look at the church and its history By Paddy Neary It appears most probable that all the Catholic chapels of St. Canice’s parish, from the time of the Reformation down to the early part of the 19th Century, were situated …
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 …
MacKenna explores family relationship as memoir is launched
Photos : Pat Shortall Father, Son and Brother Ghost, a memoir by Royal Oak, County Carlow based writer John MacKenna was launched at Athy library on July 11th. The book is John’s twenty-fourth publication and speaking at the event Dr John Macdougald outlined the story behind the book – an account of the author’s relationship …
A triumph of the human spirit as Daithí and Jim launch ‘Poetry and Pictures’
Text: John Fitzgerald Photos Pat Shortall A triumph of the human spirit was celebrated in the heart of the City last week. People flocked from all parts of the county for the launch of ‘Poetry and Pictures’, by local men Daithi Holohan and Jim Murray. The long-awaited collection is the culmination of decades of creative …
There has to be a bit of Shirley Valentine in all of us
By: PM O’Sullivan “The smell of the bakeries was just gorgeous…” Mary Cradock is talking about Kilkenny in the mid 1970s. Settling there simultaneously felt like destiny and the lucky side of mere chance.Her production of Shirley Valentine, with Clare Gibbs in the title role, will shortly be staged in The Home Rule Club. This …
Butts Young Leaders will train in Malta thanks to Tirlan staff support
Albert Einstein, was a German born theoretical physicist who is widely held as one of the most influential scientists. Best known for developing the theory of relativity, Einstein also made important contributions to quantum mechanics. However, for today, let us borrow one of his many quotes: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination …
Soap Box City 2024 is a literary event designed for writers to share their original work in an open mic form during Kilkenny Arts Festival
Soap Box City 2024 is a literary event designed for writers to share their original work in an open mic form during Kilkenny Arts Festival. Kilkenny Writers Anonymous, with the funding and backing of the Arts Office, invite writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers, to join them to read original …
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 …
Excitement building for the Inaugural 24 Hour Theatre Takeover
Get ready for a night of creativity at the 24 Hour Theatre Takeover! Kicking off at 8pm on Friday, 19th July, at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny. This fantastic event features the most talented writers, directors, and actors from Kilkenny, Carlow, and Waterford, who will each independently create original short plays—all within just 24 hours! …
