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History and connections made as Castleinch book launched
Photos by Pat Shortall On Friday the 23rd August, the local history book Castleinch Kilkenny: Connections Through Time was launched by Cllr David Fitzgerald at a very pleasant event. The event, at the Castleinch Venue, was very well attended with about 250 people present. Located in the heart of Castleinch, a little over two miles …
St John’s Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
On Wednesday 21st August, the 145th anniversary of the apparition at Knock, Fr. Dan Carroll led a group of ninety parishioners from St John’s parish to visit the international Marian shrine. Despite the inclement weather, all pilgrims enjoyed a day of prayer and renewal. The long journey to Knock was broken with a stop in …
Great support for St. Mary’s coffee morning
A wonderful morning was held recently at St Mary’s Day Care Centre. A coffee morning, a raffle, and plenty of friendly chat was the call of the day. The centre is located at the back of the cinema, adjacent to the Fair Green and was purchased by the Kilkenny Corporation following the death of the …
Involvement essential as community join together for culture nights
Photos by Pat Shortall Kilkenny is now recognised as one of the ‘go to’ places in Ireland. Apart from her castle, cathedrals and festivals, Kilkenny is also known for her many lane ways. These lane ways are a reminder to all who walk them of the incredible legacy the slipways hold. When one thinks of …
On Sunday the 25th of August, Tullaroan Camogie Club hosted the Trish Maher Memorial Tournament for U13 camogie teams
There were eight teams of 17 girls per team who lined out for this competitive U13 camogie tournament at the GAA grounds, Tullaroan. Tullaroan Callan St Brigid’s, Ballycallan St. Anne’s (Johnstown/Galmoy/Crosspatrick) Lisdowney Mooncoin Danesfort Urlingford A tough battle was fought by all teams to the bitter end. Catherine, Tom and the Maher family would like …
Community bonds strengthened as Butts Young Leaders host chill and grill
It was the final Saturday of the Kilkenny Arts festival. The city was alive with arts in all shapes and sizes. St John’s priory entertained with Mari Samuelson on violin with Julien Quentin on piano. Fictions picture company were preparing to light up the castle later that evening. Meanwhile the Kilkenny alternative art festival (AKA) …
Tia and Jeanie launch at Auxiliary Hospital
Photos: jbs photos Some Kilkenny folk will know where the Auxiliary hospital is in Kilkenny. For those who are unsure as to the location, it is that building on Wolfe Tone Street with the Mick Minogue elephant artwork on the outside wall. The venue is home to T.A.S.K TASK (Training and Support Kilkenny) is a …
Artistic talent and wonderful soul remembered as Ross Costigan exhibition is launched
Photos by Pat Shortall The Kilkenny Observer attended the opening night of The Ross Costigan Photographic exhibition at The Watergate Theatre as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival programme. Ross, who died in 2017, left behind a rich amount of work and credit must go to the organisers who selected over 20 photos that capture …
Celebrating 25 Years of Community Service
Dalton House Senior Centre celebrated a milestone event in Gowran over the weekend marking 25 years of serving the community. With the sun shining high in the sky, our celebrations kicked off on Sunday at 1pm with our volunteer musicians starting off the festivities. Pete Hutchinson and Paul Brett took centre stage and the shenanigans …
GIBBS EXCELLENT AS SHIRLEY ENTHRALS
By Tom Dayton Photos by Pat Shortall If memory serves me right, I saw my first production of Shirley Valentine in 2016, in the City of the Tribes. Galway was where I received my first pay check as a cub reporter. It was also where I worked as a front of house volunteer at The …
