Amongst those pictured in Castlecomer, enjoying some refreshments after a day's work, are Christy Cody, Michael Brennan, Willie Joe Mealy, Frank Brennan, Tom Cody, John Brennan, Sean Doheny, Michael Walsh and Seamus Walsh — Amongst those pictured in Castlecomer, enjoying some refreshments after a day's work, are Christy Cody, Michael Brennan, Willie Joe Mealy, Frank Brennan, Tom Cody, John Brennan, Sean Doheny, Michael Walsh and Seamus Walsh | James Fennelly

placeholder image — Amongst those pictured in Castlecomer, enjoying some refreshments after a day's work, are Christy Cody, Michael Brennan, Willie Joe Mealy, Frank Brennan, Tom Cody, John Brennan, Sean Doheny, Michael Walsh and Seamus Walsh | James Fennelly

PICTURES: Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in Kilkenny

By Christopher Dunne

Content Editor (Digital)

Published 23rd Sep 2026, 13:16 BST

It’s that time of year again as the men from Skehana bring in the hay and enjoy some refreshments in north Kilkenny

Full gallery below with all pictures supplied by James Fennelly

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

1. Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny | James Fennelly

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

2. Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny | James Fennelly

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

3. Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny | James Fennelly

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

4. Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny

Bringing in the hay the old-fashioned way in rural Kilkenny | James Fennelly

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