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Culture Night in Kilkenny has a range of events for all

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Culture Night in Kilkenny has a range of events for all

Friday’s fun is free in a range of venues as the annual Culture Night takes hold. It’s the 13th year of the evening festival and a number of events are taking place locally from 6pm. Butler Gallery has its programme of events at The Parade Tower and ...

18 Sept 2017 at 13:05

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Coon in North Kilkenny place to be on Sunday

The annual tractor run in Coon, North Kilkenny  will be held on Sunday. It attracts huge crowds every year and will gather from noon onwards and following what has become a tradition, Fr John Delaney will bless the participants and their machines ...

13 Sept 2017 at 13:47

Kilkenny man destined for Oscar glory

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Kilkenny man destined for Oscar glory

An ingenious idea by a Kilkenny film maker and video game creator has secure a coveted Oscar nomination and is hotly tipped to win an Academy Award. David O'Reilly is Kilkenny city born and bred and has already made the long list for ‘Animated ...

12 Sept 2017 at 16:43

Kilkenny - New literary festival for Kilkenny city starts on Friday

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Kilkenny - New literary festival for Kilkenny city starts on Friday

Kilkenny is about to acquire a brand new festival, one which its creators feel is such an obvious choice that they were surprised it hadn’t been done before. And they are Cathy Hogan, former box office manager of several Irish festivals, now ...

12 Sept 2017 at 12:33

From open mic' to Thank Funk: Live music in Kilkenny this weekend

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From open mic' to Thank Funk: Live music in Kilkenny this weekend

Lots of musical fun on offer again across Kilkenny this week. Whether you’re a performer or a fan the monthly open mic night is a good place to start. Ryan’s Bar has the gig tonight (Wednesday) from 9pm and the line-up is open. Thursday’s ...

08 Sept 2017 at 12:54

Rue in Kilkenny wins award for photo in Bangladesh

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Rue in Kilkenny wins award for photo in Bangladesh

A photo taken earlier this year by Rue Ahmed, well known in Kilkenny photographic circles has won a major award. His portrait shot of a Hindu Holy man in North East Bangladesh won him the Topflight Travel Photographer of the Year 2017. ...

07 Sept 2017 at 15:21

Kilkenny coup - Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly gang for Goresbridge

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Kilkenny coup - Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly gang for Goresbridge

There’s a huge treat in store for music lovers on Friday, September 15 when The Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader and John Douglas team up for a concert at Ionad Dara, Goresbridge. The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading ...

07 Sept 2017 at 10:01

Kilkenny woman in demand for her extraordinary art works

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Kilkenny woman in demand for her extraordinary art works

A dynamic Kilkenny woman who has looked after the interests of many artists over the last 11 years finally got around to doing something for herself and the results are amazing. Valerie Walshe is the very popular owner of ...

03 Sept 2017 at 11:52

National Craft Gallery Kilkenny stunning, must see exhibition

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National Craft Gallery Kilkenny stunning, must see exhibition

Hi! Fashion, a stunning and must-see exhibition exploring and celebrating fashion design from Japan and Ireland, continues at the National Design & Craft Gallery in the Castle Yard, Kilkenny until novermber 12. Anybody ...

03 Sept 2017 at 11:45

Kilkenny's Gig Guide

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Kilkenny's Gig Guide

Wednesday Trad & Ballad, Matt the Miller’s, 6pm. Tunes & Tales, Kyteler’s Inn, 6:30pm. The Raglan Rogues, Kyteler’s Inn, 8pm. Movie Night, Billy Byrne’s, 8:30pm. Folk & Ballads, The Dylan Whiskey Bar, 9pm. Open Trad ...

01 Sept 2017 at 10:33

Kilkenny has a new drama group - Moonlight Theatre's first play is 'Lovers Meeting'

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Kilkenny has a new drama group - Moonlight Theatre's
first play is 'Lovers Meeting'

Moonlight Theatre group is the first amateur dramatic theatre company to have been established in the city and county for a while and is a welcome addition, giving a voice to playwrights and actors and giving ...

01 Sept 2017 at 09:56

Wind down with 'End of summer Vibe - One Love' concert at Ballykeeffe, Kilkenny

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Wind down with 'End of summer Vibe - One Love' concert at Ballykeeffe, Kilkenny

An 'End of summer vibe/One Love' concert has been announced for Kilkenny's Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre - and it could be a great way to wind down the summer on a good note. People are encouraged to BYOP (bring ...

29 Aug 2017 at 11:01

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