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Spraoi at Christ Church
Spraoi at Christ Church
Christ Church Cathedral had a more cultural approach as its contribution to Waterford Spraoí, with an organ recital to accompany...
Thomastown Arts Fest goes bigger
Thomastown Arts Fest goes bigger
As part of the Kilkenny Arts week, Thomastown has its own arts festival and last weekend there was a large number of...
Side by Side
Side by Side
In Garter Lane, a two woman show is a treat for the eyes with fine work from Mary Claire O’Brien and Helen Robbins. Both women...
Memoirs of local woman
Memoirs of local woman
A local woman has released her autobiography detailing her struggle overcoming sickness which she hopes may be of assistance to...
Review: Sing Street/Liam Merriman
Review: Sing Street/Liam Merriman
From the opening bars of Feelin’ Groovy, a Paul Simon song on Liam Merriman’s fourth CD Sing Street, I was happy and sold on the...
Review: Because We Are Poor
Review: Because We Are Poor
Another Merriman, Victor, brother of Liam, has an excellent academic book out from Carysfort Press-“Because We Are Poor: Irish...
Review: All Ireland Tops
Review: All Ireland Tops
Just when I thought the magic and nostalgia of Tops or Tops of the Town, later to become the nationally famous John Player Tops,...
Review: Red Kettle Theatre Academy
Review: Red Kettle Theatre Academy
I was more than a little disappointed by the evening put on as a showcase for the emerging talents at the end of term for Red...
10,000 tickets sold for Waterford Music Fest 2011
10,000 tickets sold for Waterford Music Fest 2011
Almost 10,000 tickets have been sold for the Waterford Music Fest 2011, which takes place at the RSC this Saturday. All 2,000...
Sinead Hehir sets a challenge
Sinead Hehir sets a challenge
With a title like A Difficult View, the exhibition in the picturesque Joan Clancy Gallery in Ring, Co Waterford by young (early...
Review: Love and Money
Review: Love and Money
Festivals are not what they used to be and Galway Arts Festival is no exception. Once they were must-see events but now they...
