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MUSIC GENERATION KILKENNY TO COLLABORATE WITH ROBERT GRACE
Aspiring young songwriters in Kilkenny are in for a treat as internationally acclaimed artist, song-writer and producer Robert Grace features in a series of song writing workshops for young people aged 14-18. Renowned for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, Robert Grace is set to share his expertise and insights with the next generation of …
Fantastic line up for Marble City Festival
Tickets now on sale for Marble City Music Festival. Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May in St. Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny. Following a sell out 2023 festival, Marble City Music Festival returns for 3 spectacular concerts in Kilkenny this May 17th – 19th. Kilkenny man and world renowned violinist, Patrick Rafter teams up with some of …
CLOGH WRITERS GROUP
IN NOVEMBER OF 2023, CLOGH WRITERS GROUP LAUNCHED ‘WHERE I AM’, A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND PROSE FROM ELEVEN DIFFERENT WRITERS. AS CO-ORDINATOR OF THE WRITERS GROUP JANE MEALLY SAID: “WHERE I AM” IS A PUBLICATION WHERE EACH WRITER COMMUNICATES THEIR PASSION TO THE READER.” Having attended the launch in Clogh, The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper was quite taken with not only …
New Graphic Novel Launched in Kilkenny City
Appearances by the hugely talented Lady Desart Choir as well as performances from Dancewise and the River Nore Music Academy weren’t the only notable aspects of St. Patrick’s weekend 2024 at Kilkenny’s MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. The many visitors to one of the South East’s top retail locations couldn’t miss the striking imagery of ancient …
CARLOW LITTLE THEATRE SOCIETY PRESENT ‘BREATHLESS’ BY JOHN MACKENNA
Carlow Little Theatre Society return to the stage this March at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow, with their production of John MacKenna’s acclaimed play, ‘Breathless’. Inspired by real events in the Midlands, ‘Breathless’ is a play about four missing women. It starts on a summer morning when four women, strangers to each other, meet on …
CLOGH WRITERS GROUP
IN NOVEMBER OF 2023, CLOGH WRITERS GROUP LAUNCHED ‘WHERE I AM’, A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND PROSE FROM ELEVEN DIFFERENT WRITERS. AS CO-ORDINATOR OF THE WRITERS GROUP JANE MEALLY SAID: “WHERE I AM” IS A PUBLICATION WHERE EACH WRITER COMMUNICATES THEIR PASSION TO THE READER.” Having attended the launch in Clogh, The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper was quite taken with not only …
The clarity of Joe Murray playing Da
PM O’Sullivan Photos of Joe murray as Da character by Ken McGuire Joe Murray is coming down the stairs in St Kieran’s College. The year? Early 1980, best of his recollection. That young man? A Kilkenny native, working in Smithwick’s Brewery., one taking his first plunge in local drama. “It was a farce,” Murray clarifies. …
CLOGH WRITERS GROUP
IN NOVEMBER OF 2023, CLOGH WRITERS GROUP LAUNCHED ‘WHERE I AM’, A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND PROSE FROM ELEVEN DIFFERENT WRITERS. AS CO-ORDINATOR OF THE WRITERS GROUP JANE MEALLY SAID: “WHERE I AM” IS A PUBLICATION WHERE EACH WRITER COMMUNICATES THEIR PASSION TO THE READER.” Having attended the launch in Clogh, The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper was quite taken with not only …
Pictures and poetry from two Kilkenny artists
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Two leading Kilkenny artists will shortly co-launch a book showcasing their work Daithi Holohan and Jim Murray have both battled mental illness for decades while pursuing their creative projects. After completing his studies at the National College of Art and Design, Daithi went on to enchant the city and county with his …
Future looks bright as Gowran Pantomime Society produce 23rd show
Since they first donned pantomime attire in 2000, The Gowran Pantomime society has gone from strength to strength. Their first production was Cinderella and since then they have produced some magical performances such as Alladin, Alice in Wonderland, Pussin Boots and Dick Whittington. This year their offering was Snow White and the Several Dwarves. This …
