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The Right Reverend Monsignor Kieron J. Kennedy
Monsignor Kieron J. Kennedy, Parish Priest of Freshford, Co. Kilkenny and Episcopal Vicar for Social and Family Affairs, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, in his seventy-fifth year. THE EARLY YEARS Born in Dublin, where his father was a serving member of An Garda Síochána and where Daniel J. …
Unhappy Island to open at the Powerhouse, Callan
Saturio Alonso is exhibiting a selection of works at The Powerhouse, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Using paper, leather and wood, Unhappy Island can be seen as a cabinet of curiosities, an eclectic collection of objects. As in an ethnographic museum, the objects in the exhibition were created raiding personal memories in what can, ironically, be defined …
Pop-up dress shop for Gaza coming to Mountain View Markets
A special charity pop-up dress shop is coming to the Mountain View Markets on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of September, with a heart-warming mission to support those most in need in Gaza. Shoppers will have the chance to pick out a pre-loved dress they love in exchange for a suggested donation, with lots of …
Mick Creagh… “huge” in Rathdowney
Mick Creagh will be bringing his one man show C’mere ‘til I Tell You a Good One to the Concert Hall Thomastown. But what do we know about Mick Creagh? He hails from the parish of Rathdowney/Errill in the southwest corner of County Laois. He’s “huge” in Rathdowney! For more years than he cares to …
A journey of faith and devotion
On 21st August, the Feast of the Apparition, a group of parishioners from St John’s parish embarked on a spiritual journey to the renowned Knock Shrine in County Mayo. Led by spiritual director Monsignor Dan Carroll, ably assisted by Fr Joseph Lubula, and Fr Dave Murphy, the pilgrimage, which has become an annual tradition, brought …
trish maher – u13 camogie cup & shield memorial tournament
On Saturday, the 23rd of August, the Tullaroan Camogie Club proudly ho sted the Trish Maher Memorial Tournament for Under-13 camogie teams This special event was held in memory of Trish Maher, and it brought together clubs, families, and supporters for what turned out to be a fantastic day of sport, friendship, and community spirit. …
Memories and plays to help St Columba’s Hospital
Kilkenny’s newest drama group, Mór Scéal Drama group, will present three one-act plays in Thomastown Hall on August 23rd and 24th at 8pm nightly and in Ryans Bar, Friary Street. These plays are Watermark and Lou Lou in Paris, by local writer Barry McKinley and The Duck Variations by David Mamet. Mór Scéal was set …
Choir, theatre and the story of Jesus at the Abbey
This week, cast members of The Man Born to be King met at The Black Abbey church for a tour, kindly organised by the Prior Fr Damian Polly. In a way, it was a double celebration, with The Abbey celebrating 800 years in existence and The Kilkenny Gospel choir celebrating their 25th birthday. The meeting …
Kilkenny celebrates as creativity abounds
Celebrating creativity in every corner of Kilkenny By Ger Cody Photos: jbsphotoskilkenny Every Arts festival I think of the late Seán Kenny from Wellington Square in Kilkenny. Apart from being a very charming and charismatic man, Jack was a great artist and he proudly showed his wares during various festivals. Above all else, I loved …
Newpark community comes together in faith and fellowship
On a pleasant summer evening, 150 people gathered on the Upper Green, Newpark for an outdoor community mass, celebrating their shared faith and fraternity. The event was a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of community and the devotion that defines St John’s Parish. A joyful celebration The mass, con-celebrated by Monsignor Dan Carroll & …
