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The unique ‘Ossory’ dialect of Irish once spoken in Kilkenny

As time continues to pass by, we grow more detached from a time when we had native Irish speakers throughout Kilkenny. Our county has had its own storied and unique history with our native tongue, but many of the primary history sources on the topic ...

08 Oct 2022 at 21:55

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Pictures: Audience enthralled by Inistioge's eels as local water heritage celebrated

Nore Vision kickstarted its Heritage Week series of events in Inistioge on a sunny Tuesday morning, with an event focusing on the eels of the River Nore with scientist Dr Robert Cruikshanks. Dr Cruikshanks is a Fisheries Research Technician at ...

19 Aug 2022 at 13:36

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From formal rose gardens to wildflower meadows at Kilkenny Castle

The secluded and serene rose garden in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle is an oasis of calm in the city centre. Sitting amongst the fragrant blossoms, it is hard to imagine that this space once faced a slum. There was no garden in the the ...

19 Aug 2022 at 23:00

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Free Lost Town tour at Jerpoint Park for Heritage Week

As part of Heritage Week, the lost town of Newtown at Jerpoint Park will be the subject of a free guided tour on Sunday 21 August at noon. It will be hosted by archaeologist Daniel O'Mahony, who is the current recipient of a Walsh ...

18 Aug 2022 at 20:00

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Pictures: Great turnout for talk on history of milling and sheep farming at Merino Mill, Ennisnag

A crowd of over 50 people gathered at the very atmospheric Merino Mill on Wednesday evening for a talk on the history of milling and sheep farming at Merino Mill, Ennisnag. The speaker was Billy Wallace, who told those in ...

22 Aug 2022 at 13:09

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Explore Kilkenny's rivers on water heritage day

This year National Heritage Week marks a return to in-person events, with a focus on sustainable heritage and biodiversity, while Sunday, August 21 will see a special focus on water heritage. These themes shine a ...

15 Aug 2022 at 18:00

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Pictures: Community celebrates National Heritage Day at Tullahought

17 Aug 2022 at 21:00

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Tranquil effigy of the Cantwell Fada conceals his tragic death

Concealed down the end of a peaceful country lane in south Co. Kilkenny is the ruin of a 14th-century church. Tumbledown yet charming, the church itself is picturesque and interesting but within its walls stands ...

17 Aug 2022 at 23:00

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Minister launches publication by the Johnstown Historical Society

Johnstown Historical Society were delighted to launch their new publication entitled ‘Etched in Stone’ in the local community hall Johnstown on the opening night of Heritage Week 2022. With this year’s theme ...

19 Aug 2022 at 23:10

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Minister urges people to conserve our heritage for future generations - Kilkenny Live

Conserving our rich heritage for future generations is crucial, says Minister for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, as National Heritage Week gets underway. Sustainability and biodiversity are the themes of ...

11 Aug 2022 at 17:30

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Check out these National Heritage Week events in Kilkenny

A river safari along the banks of the Barrow; a BioBlitz at Castlecomer; and guided genealogy workshop at Loughboy Library. This is just a flavour of the wide-ranging events taking place across ...

09 Aug 2022 at 15:11

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Kilkenny gears up for National Heritage Week, with sustainable heritage and biodiversity to the fore

Heritage Week 2022 is an opportunity to celebrate our heritage – from wildlife to buildings and local history to traditional skills. Everyone is welcome to take part.  River Barrow Safari ...

04 Aug 2022 at 14:40

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