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Art, heavenly music, and women of distinction…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD September witnessed a countywide flowering of arts and culture. The finest of singers, artists and topnotch lecturers once again highlighted Kilkenny’s primacy, and irresistible attraction, as a creative hub. I went along to some of these. First, I stepped into Callan’s Church of the Assumption to listen to the Cois Nore Choir; …
First-ever Neurodiversity in Education Conference invites educators to foster inclusive practices in Kilkenny
On Saturday, 7th October 2023, Kilkenny will welcome educators, parents, and caregivers to Ireland’s inaugural ‘Neurodiversity in Education Conference’, a professional event curated to enhance the inclusivity and support for neurodivergent students of all ages. Under the theme ‘Inclusive Practice’ the conference aims to be a nexus of knowledge and resource sharing among Ireland’s educator …
Kilkenny County Council nominates three outstanding groups for IPB Pride of Place Awards 2023
Kilkenny County Council proudly announces the nominated three exceptional community groups for the prestigious IPB Pride of Place Awards 2023. These nominations celebrate the outstanding contributions made by local organisations in enhancing the quality of life within their communities and fostering a spirit of unity and pride. The three nominated groups and their respective award …
Savour(ing) Art at Butler Gallery
Kilkenny, October 27-30th – As part of the renowned Savour Kilkenny festival, Butler Gallery is proud to introduce “Savour(ing) Art” – a trailblazing programme that mingles the realms of culinary expertise and artistic expression. Designed to entice both tourists and locals alike, these events will offer audiences an innovative perspective on art through the lens …
Cold River by Nicki Cummins
Nicki Cummins is an emerging artist from Kilkenny city who has been playing and writing songs for many years. She previously played in the band ‘Vickers Vimy’ before eventually taking her own path. Fintan Hanley of Vickers Vimy has produced this single. Cold River is due to be released on October 16th. ‘Cold River’ is …
Kilkenny man Thomas White
Revolutionary soldier and patriot for American Independence remembered at Rothe House Words: Gerry Cody Photos: Pat Shortall Eoin MacDonald lived in the Cúl in the Village area of Kilkenny. A knowledgeable and articulate man, he was, throughout his life, particularly supportive of the arts. To enhance the experience of artistic events, Eoin, accompanied by his …
Thank you for 20 years A summary of Blacknight’s anniversary event
On the 22nd of September Blacknight held a little gathering at Blacknight HQ in Carlow to celebrate Blacknight’s 20 years in business. It was a great opportunity for them to see friends and clients that they have not seen in a while, and to finally meet some people face-to-face for the first time. As a …
Blacknight is 20: Driving the Irish economy forward – The impact of Blacknight’s two decades of enabling digital growth
Founded in Carlow in 2003 by CEO Michele Neylon and CTO Paul Kelly, Blacknight has grown from a single server operation to running its own data centre and launching broadband services across Ireland, while also building a reputation in global internet governance. Blacknight has grown to serve over 90,000 customers in Ireland and 170 countries. …
James Stephens The Kilkenny man who founded the Fenians
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART ONE One of those wounded in the infamous Ballingarry skirmish was a young Kilkenny man, James Stephens. Born and educated in the Marble City, Stephens was a railways civil engineer when he joined the ill-fated Young Ireland movement. After the abortive uprising, he fled to France with another activist, John O’Mahony, …
‘What is the stars, Gerry? What is the stars?’
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran “Space, the final frontier, these are the voyages of the star ship Enterprise, its five-year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilisations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” This introduction began every episode of the original Star Trek series which I …
