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06 Sept 2025

Did you spot these RTE stars in two Kilkenny locations this week?

Two RTE stars visited in Kilkenny in recent days

Did you spot these RTE stars in two Kilkenny locations this week?

Outgoing RTE broadcaster Joe Duffy felt right at home in the Marble City on Thursday, popping into well known hotel the Clubhouse on Patrick Street.

It's not known what brought the RTE stalwart to Kilkenny's streets but he was certainly met by plenty of beaming smiles by locals, none more so than by broadcasting legend Seamus Brophy.

Mr Brophy or 'The Big Fella' stopped to pose for a picture with the Liveline host, who was dawning a stylish cowboy hat in the pic.

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Shockwaves were sent across the country last month when the RTE Radio 1 presenter announced his retirement from the State Broadcaster later this month.

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Meanwhile, the people of Inistioge got a glimpse of RTE GAA Correspondent and commentator, Marty Morrissey who visited the picturesque South Kilkenny location for a news bulletin previewing the weekend's hurling.

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