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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, 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 …

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 …

Kate Mc Guinness and Cliona Murphy All ready For The game in Croke Park All Dressed up in Kilkenny Colours at the Game Yesterday was Lizzy Connors Peter Breen And Colette Murphy At Croke Park For The Semi Final Aideen Foskin Ciara Foskin With Ciara Up For The Game All Fitzgeralds Up For The Game ...

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. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Photos: Danny Lahart It was an article in the Irish Times, in 1999, that journalist Sean Kilfeather reviewed a book- Mud, Sweat and Jeers by Kilkenny Journalist, Jimmy Rhatigan. The book that takes an inquisitive and at times anecdotal look inside a local club is a journey through the years with Emfa and then Kilkenny …

Photos by Brownes Photography, New Ross. On Wednesday 14th of May, Borris College held it’s annual School Awards Day to celebrate the many achievements of their students throughout the year. It was a day filled with immense pride for the school community as students were recognised for their academic, sporting and community achievements. School Principal, Mr. …