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Kilkenny band tipped for greatness release new single

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A TALENTED Kilkenny band tipped for greatness has just released their second single. The Wha, a four-piece band from the Marble city, shared their track “40 Odd Years” online yesterday to rave reviews. All just 18-years-old, The Wha are Finn Cusack (vocalist and guitarist), Sam Cullen (vocalists and guitarists), Marek Lech (bass) […]

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CULTURE NIGHT 2019: Your guide to all the best events happening around Kilkenny city and county

By Kilkenny Now 20th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY prides itself on its Culture and Arts as much as its hurling and tonight will host many amazing events throughout the city and county for Culture Night 2019 and remember all the events are free. Everything from spoken word and music to unguided tours, printing and visual design, exhibitions and archeology […]

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MARBLE CITY NIGHTS: Sineád Connolly’s going-out guide for Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 9th August 2019 0

DONT let the possibility of a few showers dampen your spirits this weekend! The summer is whizzing by and before you know it schools will be back, and companies will be booking Christmas parties!! For now, ignore all that and grab your sunnies and soak up the rays in Kilkenny’s beautiful beer gardens, that is […]

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MARBLE CITY NIGHTS: Sineád Connolly’s going-out guide for Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 2nd August 2019 0

LET’S face it: you’ve been dreaming about it all week long, but now the Bank Holiday weekend is finally here! And so far the omens look good: the sun has come out to play at the right time – and Kilkenny are into the All-Ireland final! What could possibly go …. Anyway, before we go […]

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MARBLE CITY NIGHTS: Sinead Connolly’s ‘got to go to’ guide for Kilkenny this weekend

By Kilkenny Now 19th July 2019 0

THE forecast this weekend is promising, if you ignore this evening of course! We have been promised heat tomorrow and Sunday, so leave your coat at home and hit the town! Kilkenny is promising its usual musical talents this weekend, so get out and soak it up because the summer is whizzing by! If you […]

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‘Thrilling’ – Kilkenny Arts Festival unveils spectacular programme for 2019

By Kilkenny Now 19th June 2019 Post a comment

By SINÉAD CONNOLLY THE Kilkenny Arts Festival Director, Olga Barry, has launched a spectacular festival programme which promises over 11 days of artistic adventures. The event, one of Ireland leading and longest-running cultural festivals, runs from August 8 – August 18 and will showcase a thrilling and diverse array of theatre, music, literature, exhibitions, talks,

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‘John Needs Pembro’ campaign: Langton’s to host biggest fundraiser to date

By Kilkenny Now 18th April 2019 0

By KIERAN CONWAY THE people of Kilkenny have rallied magnificently for the ‘John Needs Pembro’ campaign. There are many reasons why the campaign has achieved so much attention and support. John Holmes’ stoic bravery in the face of a harrowing seven-year ordeal naturally elicited sympathy. His standing in the community as family man, a good […]