FEBRUARY 2005 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Saturday 5
Firegarden,
The Railyard Inn, Castlecomer.
Bingo Priests, Cleeres
Blues Ark, Andrew Ryans

Sunday 6
Heatwave, Rafter Dempseys.
Royal Flush, Paris Texas.

Tuesday 8
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Sunday 13
Skint, Rafter Dempseys.
Big Generator, Paris Texas.

Tuesday 15
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Friday 18
Wooden Dolls, Andrew Ryans

Saturday 19
Rambling Jack Elliot, Cleeres
Migrant Hawks, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 20
Seisúin, Rafter Dempseys.
Dutch Courage, Paris Texas.

Tuesday 22
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Friday 25
Playtoh + Hybrasil,
O¹Carrolls, Thomastown.

Saturday 26
Groove Station, Andrew Ryans

Sunday 27
Bob Dylan Tribute Night with The Barflies, The Pumphouse. l
Thomas Jackman, Rafter Dempseys.
Transmitter, Paris Texas.

Coming in March
Don Mescall @ Cleere¹s (5th).

VISUAL ART

to February 27

And the greatest of these

Life and death, religion and ritual, pain and sorrow are the threads that weave through Bernadette Cotters exhibition. At first glance the exhibition is aesthetically beautiful - the meticulous attention to detail, the unusual choice of materials and meditative quality achieved through repetition fill the senses. Those familiar with her work will be aware that outward appearances are often skin deep. Engaging involves stripping back the layers, a process that affects both artist and viewer.
Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle.
www.butlergallery.com

to March 10

La Rapa Das Bestas

The Shearing of the Beast. This centuries old festival featuring man and wild horses takes place annually in Galicia, North West Spain. It involves the rounding up of several hundred horses from the area of Taberios Terra da Montes, the cutting of their manes and tails, branding, and their eventual return to the wild. Watergate Theatre.

February 5 to March 28

Trolls

ŠFigures In Norwegian Contemporary Ceramics by some of Norway¹s top ceramicists. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny. www.ccoi.ie

THEATRE & OPERA

February 3 & 4
Oklahoma!
Danesfort Variety Group performs its third production involving over sixty children from the ages 5-16, all living in the Danesfort/Kells/Cuffesgrange area. The show promises to be well worth a look. 8pm, tickets: f10 + f5 for children. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

February 10 to 12
The Love-Hungry Farmer
Adapted by Des Keogh from Letters of a Love-hungry Farmer by John B. Keane, the play tells the story of John Bosco McLane who at 56 is, according to his own assessment, Œpast his best¹ and evidently still a virgin. McLane¹s amorous adventures range from the cartoonish to the pitiful. He has tales of being led on and humiliated, outraged and offended, dumped and ashamed. Even the strenuous efforts of matchmaker, Dicky Mick Dicky O¹Connor fail him! 8pm, tickets: f16/f14, group rate available. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

February 17 to 19
Hercules
Come along and join us on our adventures with Hercules as he rescues his father Zeus from the evil Hades and finds his true love. Presented by Kilkenny Academy of Dance. 8pm matinee Saturday at 3pm, tickets: adults f12/children f10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

February 23 to 25 & 28 to March 4
Stuck In The Mud
By James Butler. Andy is stuck. His parents have split up, he won¹t play with his best friend and he¹s being bullied in the playground... by a girl! Things change when his father returns to look after him for a few days. As they start to re-build their relationship, Andy¹s confidence grows. Before long, he¹s ready to tackle his troubles and fears, with surprising results... This compassionate, insightful and richly humorous play gently illustrates the pain of separation, the politics of the playground and the extraordinary power of the imagination. For children aged 7-12. Wed 23rd of February @ 12.30pm; Thurs 24th of February @ 10am & 12.30pm; Fri 25th of February @ 12.30pm & 7.30pm; Mon 28th February - Fri 4th of March @ 10am & 12.30pm daily, tickets: f8.50/f7.50. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.


Comedy

Coming in March
March 5
Niall Toibin
A brand-new show with special guest, Charlie McGettigan. Watergate Theatre.

March 7 to 12
DeathTrap
By Ira Levin. With Red Kettle Theatre Company. Set in the isolated New England home of thriller playwright Sidney Bruhl, the action centres around the play "Deathtrap". Watergate Theatre.

Other Stuff

February 6
Kilkenny Musical Festival
Gala Concert. 7.30pm, tickets: f10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

February 5
RTE Vanbrugh Quartet
Widely regarded as one of Europe¹s most successful string quartets. 8pm, tickets: f12.50/f10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Visitor Attractions

September to March
Kilkenny Castle
Fully restored and furnished, a conducted tour of the castle is one of the most popular attractions in Ireland. The castle contains an art gallery and café, extensive grounds, a children’s play area and an audio-visual room. Last tour starts approx. one hour before stated closing time. September to March, daily 10.30am - 12.45pm and 2pm - 5pm. Admission: Adults €5, Senior Citizens and Adult Group Rate €3.50, Children/students €2, Family €11. Tel. 056 7721450. Kilkenny Castle.

Jerpoint Abbey
This 800 year old abbey has a wealth of mediaeval history attached to it. A guide service, a visitor centre and an exhibition brings that history to life. To mid September, daily 9.30am - 6.30pm (5.30pm thereafter), November 10am to 4pm, rest of year open to pre-arranged groups only. Admission: Adults €2.75, Senior Citizens and Adult Group Rate €2, Children €1.25, Family €7.50. Tel. 056 7724623. Jerpoint Abbey.

Saint Canice’s Cathedral
The word ‘Kilkenny’ in Irish means ‘The Church of Canice’. Completed in 1285 the fabric contains many sculpted memorials as testament to the masons art. Open October to Easter, Mon to Sat, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Sun, 2pm - 4pm. Open Easter to October, Mon to Sat, 9am - 1pm, and 2pm - 6pm. Sun, 2pm - 6pm. Pre-booked Groups of Adults €3, Students €1.50, Conc. €2. Round Tower admission: Adults €2, Students €1.50. Tel. 056 7764971. Saint Canice’s Cathedral.

Rothe House
Built by merchant prince John Rothe in 1594, the house is in effect three houses separated by cobbled stone courtyards. They are fine examples of a Tudor town house. Rothe House is a heritage centre, and contains a fine period costume display and frequent visiting exhibitions. Rothe House