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Memories abound as Nicky McGrath celebrates his 85th birthday in style with family and friends
When we look back on history, we could do worse than study some of the various Indian tribes who have left a wonderful legacy. Their wisdom is legendary. Their achievements monumental. One quote from Chief Crowfoot of the Blackfoot tribe reads as follows:-“What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. …
Gormley expresses belief that art is not just to decorate apartments as he launches O’Driscoll exhibition
(Photos by Peter Martin) When it comes to The Arts festival in Kilkenny, artists must feel like it is Christmas in August. Every available space both inside and out becomes an artist’s home for ten magical days. It is a time when the artist removes the cloak of invisibility and throws up his/her work for …
The death of Johnny Barry leaves family and friends in mourning
By Ger Cody The death was announced last week of Stephen street resident Johnny Barry. His love and promotion of Irish country music, his easy going ways, his good humour and above all his daily acts of kindness made him a legend to family, friends and fans. Irish country music was Johnny’s true love and …
Luxury to a tea at Lyrath Estate
The five-star, Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny has created a glamorous and truly opulent residential package for guests to enjoy this August. The ‘Luxury to a Tea’ offer (from €280 per person) includes two nights bed and breakfast for two guests and a delectable Afternoon Tea with a glass of champagne per person in the newly …
A touch of class from local actors as ‘The Quiet Land’ comes to life at the Home Rule Club
By Chris Walsh Photo by Pat Shortall I had two great loves when I was growing up in Kilkenny. Being a resident of Patrick Street, I was reared on hurling. In particular James Stephens hurling. Like many ‘Village’ supporters I followed the boys in Red and Green with passion and pride. My second love was …
Sacred music in St Mary’s Cathedral
By Fr Richard Scriven At a meeting of the parishioners of St Mary’s in the Cathedral Sacristy on Sunday October 18 1857, it was calculated that the ‘organist and quire-assistants’ would probably account for an expenditure of £50 per annum, and at a subsequent gathering it was proposed by John Callanan, T.C., and seconded by …
New facilites means better service for community as radio station get upgrade
Community Radio Kilkenny City recently celebrated the opening of its brand new studio facilities. The upgrade includes a large all new, fully accessible digital studio, with capacity for live musicians, drama groups and large debates. The station’s Production studio has also been upgraded to digital. The official opening was performed by long time Community Radio …
Who Let the Dogs Out!
Cillin Hill in Kilkenny was awash with dogs last Saturday for the ‘Kilkenny’s Next Top Madra’ top show which took place at the Red Mills Store and was sponsored by local dog food brand Leader. With lots of fun classes including ‘Quickest Sit’ and ‘Best Treat Catcher’, as well as face painting and balloon modelling …
Newpark residents celebrate outdoor community mass
Photos By Pat Shortall On Wednesday evening a large gathering of neighbours and friends joined Fr Dan Carroll & Fr Joseph from St John’s parish to celebrate an outdoor community Mass on the Upper Green, in Newpark. A joint initiative by the Residents Association, and Fr Dan, the local celebration took on an international flavour …
