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The Last Rose of Summer
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The Last Rose of Summer

  Saturday June 22nd 2013 at 8 pm in Jenkinstown Park, Kilkenny, a concert to commemorate the bicentenary of the publication of Thomas Moore’s “The Last Rose of Summer”, which was one of his best-known works. Thomas Moore, Ireland’s National Poet (or Bard of Ireland), composed “The Last Rose of […]

The Cat Laughs is Back!
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The Cat Laughs is Back!

Ireland’s best Comedy Festival returns to the medieval city bringing an exciting new programme and a great new creative partner in Sky.   We’re delighted to present the world premiere of series two of  Sky 1 HD’s award-winning comedy, Moone Boy, in the company of its co-writers Chris O’Dowd and Kilkenny […]

Kilkenny Leader Partnership Mentoring
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Kilkenny Leader Partnership Mentoring

KLP is providing support to rural communities in Kilkenny to participate in ‘The Gathering’ Ireland events in 2013. ‘The Gathering’ mentoring workshops are designed to provide information on a range subjects, such as Ancestral Tourism, Marketing & PR, Event Management & Event Toolkit, as well as an Introduction to Web […]

The Romantic Gathering is making the news!
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The Romantic Gathering is making the news!

Kilkennys romantic gathering will take place this weekend, and Frank Kavanagh has been working hard to make it a success. He’s been featured in newspapers as far afield as Canada! You can find more information about events taking place at www.romanticgathering.com and read the piece in the Toronto Sun here

Ireland Reaching Out
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Ireland Reaching Out

Kilkenny Leader Partnership (KLP) is providing support to rural communities in Kilkenny to participate in the Reaching Out programme. The Ireland Reaching Out programme is based on a simple idea; instead of waiting for people of Irish descent to trace their roots, we go the other way. Working at a […]

Harper Reunion - artistic endeavors!
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Hundreds of Harpers!

Two hundred and seventy four members of the extended Harper family, ranging in age from 9 weeks to 96 years gathered in Kilkenny College last weekend for The Harper Reunion This was the 4th reunion of the descendants of Samuel Harper (1881-1957). The previous reunions took place in 1990, 1999 and 2006.  The […]

Inistioge Gathering Weekend & Kilkenny Musical Society 40th anniversary show.
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Inistioge Gathering Weekend & Kilkenny Musical Society 40th anniversary show.

  This weekend will see the Inistioge Gathering Weekend taking place. The event features live music in the village on Saturday and Sunday, with Trail Runs through Woodstock Gardens on Saturday  All funds raised from the €5 entry fee will go towards developing G.A.A. and athletics facilities in the parish.   […]

Easter Holiday Gatherings in Kilkenny – Rothe House, Gathabawn & Dunamaggan
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Easter Holiday Gatherings in Kilkenny – Rothe House, Gathabawn & Dunamaggan

  The Easter holiday will be a busy time in County Kilkenny, with gathering events taking place around the county.   Emigration through the centuries Rothe House & Garden will be hosting ‘Emigration through the centuries’ a three day series mix of lectures, day trips, and social entertainment exploring factors […]

Supporting the Special Olympics
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Supporting the Special Olympics

  The Law Enforcement Torch run for the Special Olympics took place in Kilkenny yesterday. Local Special Olympic athletes and law enforcement officers from around the world carried the Special Olympic torch to Kilkenny Castle, where a reception was held in the historic parade tower.    The Special Olympics could […]

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Brochure Launch Photo Gallery

We had our Brochure Launch in Stathams Bar at the Pembroke Hotel here in Kilkenny on Wednesday night. You can read the event  here, and download the brochure here.