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Dominican Abbey was ideal venue for story of Jesus
A review by Tom Dayton Photos: Ken McGuire During my years studying journalism, there was lots of advice handed out by our tutors. Students were advised on possible scenarios that might come our way. Meeting the apostles of Jesus never came up. So, it came as a surprise when this happened in Kilkenny recently. I …
Memories galore as Pres ladies enjoy reunion
Photos jbs On Friday 12th September, a special occasion took place at the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick St., Kilkenny. It was a reunion of the Presentation Convent Inter-Cert and Leaving Cert class of 1973/75. Over fifty former school pals gathered for the festivities. They travelled from America, Germany, Spain, England, Wales and various counties in Ireland …
Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in Kilkenny
On 24 August 2025, the heart of Kilkenny was bathed in blue and yellow as more than 300 people assembled on The Parade to commemorate Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day. It was a deeply bittersweet celebration—a vibrant mix of joyful performances and heartfelt reflection that spoke of freedom, resilience, and solidarity. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian …
The Black Abbey and the drama of religion over eight centuries
Photos by Ken McGuire PM O’Sullivan The Black Abbey, one of Kilkenny’s treasures, possesses a quiet magic. Fr Damian Polly, the current Prior, immediately noticed this quality on his arrival two years ago. “A lot of people get that sense of peacefulness,” he nods. “Even the tourists. They are sort of brought up short by the …
Crowds Flock to Kilkenny Classic Show
The Kilkenny Motor Club’s Annual Classic and Vintage Show took place yesterday, drawing huge crowds to St. James’ Park for one of the county’s most eagerly awaited events of the summer. It was a colourful celebration of motoring heritage, with rows upon rows of lovingly maintained vintage cars, polished classic models, and gleaming motorbikes catching …
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 …
Fun Family Day at Mill Family Resource Centre
The Mill Family Resource Centre hosted its much-anticipated 2025 Fun Family Day on Saturday, August 23rd, welcoming families from across the region for a vibrant afternoon of laughter, learning, and community spirit. The annual event, held on the Centre’s outdoor grounds, and offered a full line up of family-friendly activities for all ages. This year’s …
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. …
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 …
