Summer is on the horizon, the days are stretching longer, and our April/May issue of Kilkenny Life arrives just in time to celebrate everything bright, bold and inspiring about the season ahead
Welcome to the April/May issue of Kilkenny Life. With the dark evenings behind us and brighter days finally here (we hope!), it’s the perfect time to embrace the new season and make the most of the longer, lighter evenings ahead.
This is also a chance to celebrate the people whose resilience and determination continue to inspire across the county. In this edition, we shine a light on stories of strength, creativity and ambition.
Breast cancer survivor Ciara Foskin shares her deeply personal journey to recovery, which led her to channel her experience into a powerful book of poetry.
In our Journey to the Job feature, Gail Daniels explains how trying to find relief for her daughter’s eczema became the foundation for a thriving handmade natural soap business.
Our main feature profiles Katelyn Cummins - reigning Rose of Tralee, Dancing with the Stars contestant, apprentice electrician, disability advocate and camogie player - who proves she’s never one to shy away from a challenge.
Art lovers can discover more about Barry Wrafter, whose work is instantly recognisable across the city, as we look at the story behind The Pride of Kilkenny and the man who created it.
Food and fashion also take centre stage in this issue. Cahal McAuley sits down with Executive Chef Ken Harker to talk all things culinary, while Sian Moloughney chats to milliner Gwen Walsh of Breathnach Designs about her distinctive creations.
You’ll also find the latest trends in health and beauty, including our ‘In the Bag’ feature with leading hairstylist Luke Parsons, alongside plenty of ideas for days out and a calendar of events to fill the weeks ahead.
We hope you find something to inspire and intrigue you within these pages. Sit back, relax and enjoy - happy reading!

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