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Pilgrimage to Knock shrine enjoyed by Saint Johns parishioners
Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny On Monday 21st August, the 144th anniversary of the apparition at Knock, Fr Dan Carroll with Fr Joseph Lubula led a pilgrimage from St John’s Parish to the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine. As Tom Cullen eased the coach out of the church grounds at 7.15am the day of faith and …
The High Road to Dublin
This week The Kilkenny Observer welcomes ‘Cois Ceim’ with a very interesting tale of the journey from Dublin to Kilkenny. With thanks to The Saturday Walkers Club In ancient times a pathway ran from the ford over the Barrow at Leighlin Bridge by Shankill Castle through the village of Garryduff to Highrath Castle then over …
Curious minds gather to launch Pat Shortall’s third book
Photos for Thomastown launch by ‘Aidona’ photography This year’s Alternative Kilkenny Arts festival (AKA) saw a wealth of local talent exhibit their fantastic art and skilled craftsmanship across Kilkenny and Thomastown. Pat Shortall is one such talent who launched his third book of poetry, Words for the Curious Mind, in the Ormonde College and in …
Texas musicians roll in for 10 days of free shows
Kilkenny is about to play host to over 80 musicians and music lovers from Texas who will roll into town for almost two weeks of live music, kicking off in Billy Byrnes, John Street, on August 28th. Not only will the city be treated to some incredible Texas music, every gig is free! The Texas …
Family gather to plant tree as they remember dad Dick O’Connell
The Kilkenny Observer was privileged to be part of a very emotional gathering on the Golf Links Road last weekend. The O’ Connell family, residents of no 2, gathered en masse, to plant a tree in memory of their recently deceased father, Dick. The ceremony took place on the green area fronting the family home. …
The Iverk Show
We all know that there are some events during the year that are a ‘not to be missed’ day. The Iverk Show is one of those. Held annually on the fourth Saturday of August in the village of Piltown, this agricultural and family show began way back in 1826. The Iverk Show has always been …
Full house at Neighbourhood Hall for Holohan launch of ‘Reflections on a Life’
Photos with thanks to Pat Shortall St Canice’s Neighbourhood hall was the venue for the launch of Davy Holohan’s art exhibition ‘Reflections on a life’. A son of Peig O’ Brien from Greenshill and of Johnstown’s Eddie Holohan, Daithi has a wide and varied CV. Having attended Kilkenny CBS primary and secondary school he made …
KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL – Our Arts Festival 50 years on
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I feel blessed to live in this historic, beautiful, and cultural city of ours. I feel equally blessed that for fifty years, Kilkenny has been hosting a world class Arts Festival (originally known as Arts Week) On this the 50th anniversary of the Festival I …
Author Donal Cadogan delves into the life and times of Alice Kyteler
By Annika Kilkenny “Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through”, Jonathan Swift. Kilkenny author, Donal Cadogan, takes inspiration from his roots in A little book of Alice Kyteler as he delves deep into the darkness that is tied to the unexplainable occurrences of 14th century Ireland. …
KATS present Eclipsed a story of survival
As history and personal accounts inform us, women entered the Magdelene laundries for a variety of reasons. Pregnant women were signed in, women who were deemed too “fast” or a little bit “slow” or even those who were a burden to their families were confined within those walls. Patricia Burke Brogan, the author of the …
