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Reeling and rocking in Ballykeeffe
Following last weekend’s ABBAfest things take a jigs and reels turn with the visit of Stocktons Wing which will surely bring an enjoyable foot tapping and knee slapping evening. Local support act Burnchurch will get everyone in good fettle for Sunday’s big game with their especially composed record ‘It’s Coming Home’ The music programme continues …
Dignified commemoration remembers those who died at The Somme
Photos: Pat Shortall On Sunday July 2nd, over forty people assembled at the war memorial at Kilkenny’s Peace Park as a mark of respect to those who died at the Battle of The Somme. Organised by The Great War Memorial Committee, the event included Music, poetry, prayer and wreath laying. The Kilkenny Observer attended the …
Downpour fails to dampen spirits as Mayor opens Newpark Field day
Photos by Pat Shortall A heavy shower midway through the festivities failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the neighbours and friends gathered to celebrate at the Newpark Community Field Day. The Kilkenny Observer was present to see Mayor Joe Malone officially open proceedings and compliment the organisers on the scope and diversity of the event. …
Daithí Holohan – Reflections on a life
WORDS: Gerry Cody Photo of Daithí Holohan at Community Hall by Pat Shortall “In spite of everything I will rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing” These words of Vincent Van Gogh echo across the years, showing the …
Fr. Willie joins with community for Templemartin graveyard mass
Words and photos by Pat Shortall Templemartin is approximately three miles from Kilkenny city. The graveyard adjoins the ruins of the ancient monastic church on a site a little over a quarter of an acre in size. Its most prominent feature is the arched Romanesque Doorway, which is still in relatively good condition. Gravestones are …
Commemoration at the Peace Park in Kilkenny to remember those who died at the Somme
The news from Ukraine everyday reminds us of the bloody and harrowing tales that go hand in hand with war. As the years go by, and the world becomes smaller, stories of present day fighting is beamed into our homes on a regular and painful basis. When the ‘Kilkenny great war memorial committee’ unveiled the …
Twenty eight acres exhibition at the Butler Gallery
Photos : Pat Shortall On Saturday June 10, the exhibition ‘Twenty-Eight Acres’, an exhibition of new works on paper by Kilkenny-based visual artist Eamon Colman, opened at Kilkenny’s magnificent Butler Gallery. Colman has spent many years walking the length and breadth of the Twenty-Eight Acres, a site located along the Castlecomer Plateaux in north County …
A creative path to your future
Young Irish Filmmakers are opening their studios for their CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION Course on FRIDAY 30th JUNE from 11am – 1pm. Come along and explore this unique creative space with a professional podcast studio, live broadcast and computer suites. Meet the students and tutors, see the amazing work in action and chat about the possibilities …
Talent galore as St John’s senior school display marvellous talent
Friends and family of students of St. John’s Senior School recently enjoyed an amazing display of music, singing, dancing and acting in the Set Theatre, Kilkenny. A morning and an evening concert saw the community of St. John’s Senior School come together to celebrate the many talents and hard work of the children. Students from …
Cross-cultural friendships blossom in Rosemount
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny The Kilkenny Observer newspaper was delighted to attend a special garden party hosted by John and Svitlana Saseyi in the charming Rosemount estate, in Kilkenny city. Surrounded by neighbours and friends the lovely couple were celebrating the first anniversary of their arrival in Kilkenny, with their family, from …
