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Photos by Pat Shortall Kilquan Players from Coon in North Kilkenny, know a thing or two about drama. Drama on the stage that is. To be fair, they should, as they have been producing and presenting theatrical productions for the last thirty years. This year they presented ‘Separate Beds’ by Irish Playwright Sam Creed and …

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On Wednesday 7th February local historian Paddy Neary delivered an in-depth talk on the O’ Loughlin Memorial church of St John the Evangelist to a group of enthusiasts from the Eastern Environs. The large attendance was enthralled as Paddy related how worship of St John the Evangelist began as far back as the 13th century …

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PHOTOS BY Pat Shortall The first pantomime performance in Castlecomer was on 29th December 1959 with the show, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. It was performed by the Deenside Players under the direction of Rev. Cleary, C.C. It was a colourful, happy show, with laughs for all and songs to suit every taste. The …

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All images: Amanda Burke Gowran Park were delighted with the 2024 Goffs Thyestes Day with an attendance of just under 9K treated to a great day’s racing. Without question the highlight of the day was the brilliant Rachael Blackmore claiming her first Thyestes Cup after a superb ride on the Henry de Bromhead trained Ain’t …

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Jbs photos kilkenny Newpark residents gathered, in large numbers last Saturday for the annual older peoples Christmas Dinner. It proved to be a fun filled evening of reminiscences as friends and neighbours chatted and swapped some exaggerated stories of bygone days. Proceedings began when Una Lennon lit the Remembrance Candle acknowledging all deceased members of the …

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Photos: jbsphotoskilkenny The Fr. McGrath Centre was a hive of activity on Wednesday morning as diverse cultures gathered for the annual Failte Isteach Christmas “bash”.  They came from South America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe, with a big gathering of our new Ukrainian community.  This convivial gathering brought together men and women from all over …

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Words: Ger Cody Photos: Pat Shortall Probably the most loved Irish poet is Kerryman Brendan Kennelly. Apart from his incredible improvisation on ‘that Late Late Show’ when he read his poem Begin, The Ballylongford scribe is credited with some of the best poetry in the last 100 years. And I thought of Kennelly last week …

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Photos by Pat Shortall A very special guest arrived at Newpark Family Resource centre recently. Eddie Keher received an enthusiastic welcome from those present and many hurling stories and matches were recounted. During his hurling career, Keher had become known as the deadliest finisher in the history of the game. He held the record for …

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By Ger Cody photos: jbs photoskilkenny Almost a hundred years ago to the day, Sergeant Michael Walsh, at thirty four years of age, was buried at St Rioch’s Graveyard on the Gaol Road in Kilkenny. This was no ordinary burial. Sgt Walsh was returned to Kilkenny from Dublin by train on November 30 in 1923 …

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