Iconic images of Hurling and Camogie players are currently on display in a photographic exhibition in the Pembroke Hotel celebrating special moments in Kilkenny sporting history. The exhibition featuring images by Inpho sports photographers will be launched at a special event on Thursday 8th December in the Pembroke Hotel. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick invites you to come along to look back at some iconic Kilkenny sporting moments. Guests of honour, former Kilkenny senior hurlers Eddie Kerr and Noel Skehan, will attend as an extra special element to a unique event. Eddie played as a centre-forward at senior level for the Kilkenny county team and has received five All Stars Awards and 6 All-Ireland medals. Noel Skehan played as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Kilkenny county team and won nine All-Ireland medals during his time on the team.
Take a look back at some of the most iconic Kilkenny sporting moments in this special exhibition highlighting Kilkenny Hurling and Camogie stars and legendary moments. This exhibition features incredible images by top Inpho sports photographers, who captured memorable moments in time. Founded by Billy Stickland in 1988, Inpho Sports Photography has grown to become the largest and most successful sports photography agency in the country with numerous national and international awards. Inpho have built a reputation for capturing the decisive moments in Irish sporting life for over 30 years. Sport is drama personified; re-live the nail-biting, exhilarating and heart-breaking moments we have shared together as a county and sporting community.
Images include shots of current camogie All-Ireland Senior champions Claire Phelan and Katie Power; iconic shots of Kilkenny hurling captains lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup; past and present players; and crowd celebrations and All-Ireland homecomings. These beautifully framed images are available to purchase with all proceeds donated to the Kilkenny Lions Club Christmas Appeal.
The framed photographs would make a very special gift for a sporting fan and would be a great addition to any pub or restaurant. Images will be available to purchase from 5.30pm on Thursday 8th December – come along to the Pembroke to meet some celebrated Kilkenny Hurling and Camogie personalities. To secure your favourite images get in touch on sponsorship@yulefestkilkenny.ie or call Cathy on 087 954 2336.
Framed images cost €290 with all proceeds donated directly to Kilkenny Lions Club Christmas Appeal. Support this great cause and pick up a piece of sporting history.
The Inpho Hurling & Camogie Photographic Exhibition is part of the Yulefest Kilkenny programme of events. Yulefest ‘Christmas in Kilkenny’ brings the festive spirit to Ireland’s Marble City and County from Friday 25th November to Friday 23rd December! Kilkenny’s Medieval City is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland of festive cheer for all the family. After the success of last year’s festival, this year Yulefest has grown – with a larger Christmas Market on The Parade and an extended Christmas week programme. Events are on throughout the county with a variety of festive markets taking place this weekend – check out yulefestkilkenny.ie for details.
Yulefest Kilkenny is programmed, produced and marketed by Kilkenny County Council
