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Kilkenny’s three Tholsels
Cois Céim in association with The Kilkenny Saturday Walkers group, takes a look at the history of The Three Tholsels in Kilkenny city KILKENNY’S THREE THOLSELS IN KILKENNY One of the best known buildings is the Tholsel building on High Street in Kilkenny City. Regarded by many as “medieval” in fact it was built in …
The Journey to Calvary to feature on Community Radio with all-star local cast
By Pat Shortall It is a natural human instinct to love hearing good news, unless of course there is begrudgery lurking. The story of the Passion and Death of Christ Jesus is anything but good news! In what is often titled “The Greatest Story Ever Told”, we must patiently wait until The Resurrection, to learn …
Sad times of a workhouse and a war, followed by a new design in Kilkenny
WEEK SEVEN Kilkenny is home to the most famous cats in the world. For over two hundred years, people everywhere have heard of the fierce Kilkenny Cats. They are part of our history; part of our DNA. They reflect Kilkenny in all its glorious past, its developing present and exciting future. In week seven, local …
Neighbourhood project highlights powerful Community history
The Kilkenny Observer takes a trip down memory lane with the Butts Community Centre Photo credits: Community hall project; Mike Kealy; Pat Shortall A question? What community in Kilkenny boasts the most All Ireland titles? It’s an interesting question and would deserve to be included as a tiebreaker in a pub quiz. One obvious answer …
Authentic portrayal of ‘Kings’ meets former social workers approval
The excessive drinking was a cry for help with many Irish rekindling their love of home through drink, songs and tears By James Treacy Since retiring to south Kilkenny over twelve years ago, my life in the beautiful village of Kilmacow has been one of peace and tranquillity. Having spent over thirty years in the …
Acclaimed actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht
– a celebration of music and poetry Renowned actor, Stephen Rea hosts Saíocht, a beautiful evening of music and poetry in St. Canice’s Cathedral on Saturday 9th April 2022. Saíocht features Ireland’s leading poet Gabriel Rosenstock and spoken word artist Felispeaks, together with acclaimed Irish traditional musicians, Louise Mulcahy, Michelle Mulcahy and Neil Martin the …
Call for submissions Kilkenny poetry broadsheet issue 22
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce their annual call out for submissions for the twenty second issue of the very popular KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET. The aim of the publication is to give Kilkenny writers, born or based in Kilkenny City and County, a platform for their work. We are thrilled to have …
