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KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL – Our Arts Festival 50 years on
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I feel blessed to live in this historic, beautiful, and cultural city of ours. I feel equally blessed that for fifty years, Kilkenny has been hosting a world class Arts Festival (originally known as Arts Week) On this the 50th anniversary of the Festival I …
Parish bids farewell to Fr. Richard Scriven as he heads for Castlecomer and Clogh
Parishioners of St Mary’s parish Kilkenny gathered at the Chapter House at the Cathedral to bid farewell to Fr Richard Scriven as he prepared to move to his new parish duties in Castlecomer and Clogh. He is a man with many strings to his bow and has contributed enormously to the spiritual and social life …
Newmarket National School celebration night
Newmarket National School hosted an open night to celebrate the retirement of the esteemed teacher, Mrs. Breda Dunphy, and officially open a new classroom. The evening commenced with mass led by Father Liam Cassin, setting a tone of gratitude and reflection. Principal Ms. Margo Brennan extended a warm welcome to parents, past pupils, neighbours, and …
Newpark community celebrate with outdoor mass
Photos: jbs photos Kilkenny The Kilkenny Observer Newspaper was part of a large attendance that joined Fr Dan Carroll as he celebrated an outdoor Community Mass on the Upper Green in Newpark last Wednesday. On a bright July evening, positive congregation participation ensured the ceremony became a prayerful interactive celebration. This included a moving remembrance, …
Inspirational talk on the Siege of Jadotville
Words: Kilkenny Observer and Leo Quinlan Photos at City Hall by Pat Shortall For two and a half centuries, the Tholsel has been the nerve centre of Kilkenny’s civic life. The city’s mayors have been elected there, charity drives and major developments launched there and sports and political legends, from Eddie Keher to Constance Markievicz, …
Dignified commemoration remembers those who died at The Somme
Photos: Pat Shortall On Sunday July 2nd, over forty people assembled at the war memorial at Kilkenny’s Peace Park as a mark of respect to those who died at the Battle of The Somme. Organised by The Great War Memorial Committee, the event included Music, poetry, prayer and wreath laying. The Kilkenny Observer attended the …
Downpour fails to dampen spirits as Mayor opens Newpark Field day
Photos by Pat Shortall A heavy shower midway through the festivities failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the neighbours and friends gathered to celebrate at the Newpark Community Field Day. The Kilkenny Observer was present to see Mayor Joe Malone officially open proceedings and compliment the organisers on the scope and diversity of the event. …
2nd Fellowship for Kilkenny photographer, Seamus Costelloe
Seamus Costelloe, a founder member of Kilkenny Photographic Society achieved his 2nd Fellowship with the Irish Photographic Federation at the National Awards and Distinction sitting recently held in Mullingar Arts Centre. Distinctions are recognized as the most prestigious in the photographic world, and the Fellowship is the highest level of the IPF distinctions. Prior to …
Cultures converge for the Failte Isteach Awards at City Hall
There was a gathering from across the globe at City Hall recently as a diverse range of cultures from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe came together for the annual Failte Isteach end of term Awards. Over 100 participants went through the project during the past year, with over 70 eligible for Award Certificates. . …
