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07 Mar 2026

Meet the American TV star with a major Kilkenny connection

News from the local notes section inside this week's Kilkenny People...

Meet the American TV star with a major Kilkenny connection

Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Olsson in the TV series Little House On The Prairie, has a major Kilkenny connection.

While researching her roots Alison discovered that her great-great-grandfather came from Tullaroan and that her great-great-grandaunt is interred in Tullaroan Cemetery.

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Having travelled to Tullaroan to visit the cemetery recently, there was a big surprise waiting for Alison when she paid a visit to Seanie’s Bar - local farmer and former Kilkenny hurling All-Star Liam Keoghan, who is Alison’s fourth cousin.

Alison was overjoyed to meet her cousin, with the two staying to chat for some time.

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