Rory O'Neill, aka Panti Bliss, shares connection to Kilkenny

Well-known public figure Rory O'Neill, also known by his stage name Panti Bliss, has shared details of his connection to Kilkenny.

Posting on X, O'Neill shared a photograph of himself outside The White House in the United States, a building designed by Kilkenny architect James Hoban.

"I’m actually related to James Hoban, the architect who designed and built The White House - true story," he posted.

"My mother is a Hoban"

James Hoban was raised on the Desart Court estate belonging to the Earl of Desart in County Kilkenny.