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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 …
True love never dies… A tribute to Jane O’ Malley
BY JOHN FITZGERALD On June 3rd Ireland lost an outstanding artist. Jane O’ Malley-nee Harris, wife of the internationally acclaimed Tony O’ Malley, was hugely talented and bequeathed a rich legacy to the nation. The people of Physicianstown, outside Callan, where she lived, were stunned and saddened to hear of her death. To them she …
Packed City Hall sees Joe Malone elected as first citizen of Kilenny city
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos: Pat Shortall Last Friday night saw the election of former army man Joe Malone to the role of first citizen of Kilkenny city. A packed city hall was made up of family and friends as Mayor Malone was handed the chain of office from outgoing mayor Councillor David Fitzgerald. Councillor Malone …
Seamstress May Byrne leaves history record to cherish
Words: Kilkenny Observer Photos : Pat Shortall A RECENT GATHERING AT Kilkenny castle saw the Byrne family come together with family and friends to remember a mother and grandmother. The story of May Byrne is a story similar to many of her generation when young boys and girls took up employment at a very young …
