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Twilight Community Group are celebrating their 10th anniversary as an NGO and charitable organisation
How fast a decade of Twilight Community Group’s activities has passed In 2014, we started a group to assist those we believe we could. Small, local, non-stressful, and an easy-going approach. Well, that changed quickly. The demand for our services grew and grew. Not just locally but across Europe and beyond! An idea for a …
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 …
Inistioge Vintage and Fun Day
Inistioge Vintage and Fun Day, much-loved annual event was held last Saturday 3rd August in the beautiful riverside village of Inistioge, Kilkenny. Celebrating local heritage and community spirit, the day drew visitors from near and far for a fun-filled experience that blended nostalgia with entertainment for all ages. One of the main attractions was the …
Butler Gallery is venue for Bokslag solo exhibition
Photos: Ross Kavanagh, courtesy Butler Gallery Butler Gallery is very pleased to present a solo exhibition by the Kilkenny-based Dutch-born artist Paul Bokslag. Painting, works on paper, mural and papercut art are included in this exhibition of abstract linear compositions. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, geometric structures and abstract visual vocabularies have been timeless …
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Kelly’s heroes return to celebrate Mike’s birthday
By Ger Cody Photos: jbsphotoskilkenny Last week, at the St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall on the Butts Green, Mike Kelly celebrated a special birthday. It was organised by a group of young men and women from the Arts sector who wanted to thank Mike for all he had done for them, both on and off stage. …
Newpark Field Day: a fun-filled celebration of togetherness
Despite intermittent light showers, the Newpark community came together for the highly anticipated community field day. This annual event, opened this year by Mayor of Kilkenny John Coonan, brought people of all ages together to enjoy good company, delicious food, and exciting activities. The event took place, Sunday afternoon, on the Upper Green in Newpark, …
Homily of Bishop Niall Coll at the ordination to the Diaconate of Bruno Kelleher OP in the Dominican Black Abbey Kilkenny, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Sunday, 15th June 2025
During the Jubilee Year of Hope so close to the heart of Pope Francis, on this Trinity Sunday, the Church in Kilkenny, the Diocese of Ossory and the Dominican family rejoice. Today, a son of this county, a member of the Dominican Order is about to take a vital step forward on his journey to …
Mons Stars to The Royal Irish regiment launched at Home Rule
Photos by Pat Shortall On Thursday 12 June a large crowd gathered in Kilkenny’s Home Rule Club to mark the launch of a new publication based on research undertaken to discover the men from the Royal Irish Regiment who were entitled to the 1914 ‘Mons’ Star medal. Co-author Larry Scallan opened proceedings by welcoming everyone …
