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Buried with full military honours, Sergeant Michael Walsh is commemorated as family and friends remember
By Ger Cody photos: jbs photoskilkenny Almost a hundred years ago to the day, Sergeant Michael Walsh, at thirty four years of age, was buried at St Rioch’s Graveyard on the Gaol Road in Kilkenny. This was no ordinary burial. Sgt Walsh was returned to Kilkenny from Dublin by train on November 30 in 1923 …
Choirs to perform carol service at St Mary’s Cathedral with special guest Tanya Sewell
A very special evening of music and carols will take place on Sunday 17th at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. Following on from last years successful concert, the much loved event returns and promises to be bigger and better. This year there is an outstanding line up of performers including St Mary’s Cathedral choir, …
Memories of Christmas in Thomastown
By Joan Cleere My memories of Christmas are mostly happy ones. When I was small I remember watching the local store for weeks beforehand waiting for the toys to be displayed. When the great day arrived the word spread like wildfire and within a short time the big plate glass window of Hoyne’s Hardware Store …
Observation and imagination the key to creating theatre
By Ger Cody Photos: Martin Doyle Back in the 1970’s, many of the amateur drama fraternity in Kilkenny began travelling to Gormanston College to attend the Amateur Drama League (ADL) Summer school. The week long course enthused and engaged participants. ‘Improvisation’, ‘Mime’, and ‘Directing for the future’ were at the heart of the instruction. Banished …
Businesses come up trumps to help light up the City as never before
In a remarkable display of community spirit and collaboration, local businesses in Kilkenny have played an important role in transforming the City’s Christmas lights into a dazzling spectacle for the 2023 Christmas season. Their generous contributions have complemented the substantial funding by Kilkenny County Council, marking the most significant upgrade in festive lighting the City …
Watergate Theatre – 30th Anniversary
Some of the Kilkenny Greats of the Watergate Theatre By Gerry Moran I took photographs of performances in the Watergate Theatre for almost a period of twenty years. With my trusty little camera I took snaps of the good and the great who performed there. One of the best nights I ever had, however, was …
The history and stories of The Butts set for big screen in Kilkenny
By Ger Cody A new film documentary ‘The History and stories of The Butts’ is about to be screened at the ICM cinema in Kilkenny. In olden times this place was the “Middle of Kilkenny” because all the old roadways led straight to it. It was in this square that the military practised archery. It …
Night of Nostalgia at James Stephens GAA Club
By Nickey Brennan There was a big attendance at the James Stephens GAA Club Reunion function on Sat. 2nd Dec. at their Larchfield Club House where a number of Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie teams were honoured for their county championship victories over a number of years. Guests of honour on the night were Phil …
Yulefest Kilkenny hosts a range of family events from Christmas markets, Santa truck, outdoor movie and jingle bell rockout
Following its hugely successful launch last weekend, Yulefest Kilkenny has a range of events for the whole family this December. From Christmas markets to Santa experiences to live music, festive fun is on the agenda in Kilkenny in the run up to Christmas. Yulefest Christmas Markets The Yulefest Christmas market is magically set against the …
Yulefest in Ballyragget
Ballyragget Yulefest got underway last weekend. On Friday evening, florist Lynda Jackman from Petals’N Blooms Thomastown, held a Wreath Making Workshop in the Community Hall. This two hour workshop resulted in some fabulous creations on the night and the Christmas themed refreshments from Mary’s Kitchen were enjoyed. On Saturday our annual Christmas market took place …
