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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 […]

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.

Castlecomer Wellie Race
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Castlecomer Wellie Race

Kilkenny’s first gathering event of the year took place on New Years Day in Castlecomer, when hundreds of people turned out for the 33rd annual Wellie Race. This year, the race featured an international element, with Tyler Chuang of Toronto declared International World Wellie Race Champion!