JULY 2005 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Friday 1
The Walls, 8pm @ Cleere¹s.
Sack the Bauziki, Kytelers.
The Hujas, Lanigans.
Flower Pot Men, Matt the Millers.

Saturday 2
The Deserters, Andrew Ryans.
Wooden Dolls, Cleere¹s.

Sunday 3
Skint, Rafter Dempseys.
Feedback, Lanigans.
Java Shrine, Matt the Millers.
Juices Wild, Paris Texas.

Monday 4
AcoustiCats, Rafter Dempseys.

Tuesday 5
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Wednesday 6
Crackbucket, Paris Texas.

Thursday 7
Rodge & Podge, Paris Texas.

Friday 8
My Invention, Cleere¹s.
Shanragh, Kytelers.
Blue Fever, Lanigans.
Roisin Dubh, Matt the Millers.

Saturday 9
Backdoor Blues, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 10
Scobodice, Lanigans.
Who¹s Eddie?, Matt the Millers.
J90, Paris Texas.
AcoustiCats, Rafter Dempseys.

Tuesday 12
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Wednesday 13
Crackbucket, Paris Texas.

Thursday 14
The Paddies, Langtons.
Loudest Whisper, Paris Texas.

Friday 15
JP Ryan Band, Cleere¹s.
Na Fianna, Kytelers.
The Ens, Lanigans.
Up For It, Matt the Millers.

Saturday 16
Bad Sneakers, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 17
The Prophets, Lanigans.
Soul Deluxe, Langtons.
Superstition, Matt the Millers.
Blue Moose, Paris Texas.
Firegarden, Rafter Dempseys.

Friday 22
The Remedies, Lanigans.
Still Kicking, Matt the Millers.

Saturday 23
Big Guns, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 24
The Lemons, Lanigans.
Wolfe Tones, Matt the Millers.
Rock Chicks, Paris Texas.
Groove Station, Rafter Dempseys.

Friday 29
Pinhead, Cleere¹s.
Uisce Beatha, Kytelers.
Kaydance, Lanigans.
Up For It, Matt the Millers.

Saturday 30
The Lemons, Andrew Ryans.
Cor Y Gor, Cleere¹s.

Sunday 31
Super Noodles, Andrew Ryans.
Big Generator, Paris Texas.
Banjacksed, Rafter Dempseys.

VISUAL ART

to July 15
Elements
³My work relates to the elements: earth, air, fire and water, and to the
directions: north, south, east and west. The paintings explore environmental
concerns and our sense of place in this world.² - Louise Allen. Watergate
Theatre.
www.watergatekilkenny.com

to August 1
00-04 Review
Marking the publication of the NCG Review, major figures from the
exhibitions programme of the past four years have been selected to exhibit
in this showcase of the very best Ireland has to offer. Mon - Sat 10am -
6pm, Sun 11am - 6pm. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny.
www.ccoi.ie

July 19 to August 1
Graduate jewellery
A new generation of jewellers showcase their work. National Craft Gallery 2,
Castle Yard, Kilkenny.

to July 21
Re:Mapped
By David Beattie. Re:Mapped explores the concept of cartography and its
relationship to the land it represents. The work refers to the practice of
mapping geographical space and landmass, a process that territorializes an
area implying possession and control. These concepts are realised through
the media of painting, drawing and photography. County Hall, John Street,
Kilkenny.

to July 31
Web
Brian Fay has worked in a variety of disciplines including drawing,
installation and digital video. These works consist of drawings on paper and
directly on the walls of the gallery. Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle.
www.butlergallery.com

to August
Oil Painting Exhibition
By Phyl Cleere. Cleere¹s, 28 Parliament Street, Kilkenny.

THEATRE & OPERA

July 19 to 23
The country Boy
Watergate Productions presents a three-act play by John Murphy. The story of
a young couple who are considering leaving Ireland to go to America to make
their fortune, however a brother returns home to give a true insight into
life abroad. 8pm, tickets: f15/f12. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate
Theatre.

July 1 & 2
Tick My Box
Birds do it, bees do it, even scary psychopaths do it... Inis Theatre takes
on the world of Speed Dating: the three-minute mating game for the curious,
the desperate and the deranged. Tick My Box is an unflinching look at the
dark side of love and was a sell-out hit at the 2004 ESB Dublin Fringe
Festival. 8pm, tickets: f15/12. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

July 14
Dave Young
International comedian Dave Othe outrageous¹ Young plays Lanigans for one
night only. For details call 056 7721718. Lanigans Bar, 28/29 Rose Inn
Street.

Dance

July 8 & 9
dancewise
Michelle Wise School of Dance. 8pm, tickets: f10, f6 (conc). Booking on 056
7761674. Watergate Theatre.

FESTIVALS

July 1 to 3
TraFest
Over 50 free shows, Music Trail, Street Concerts, Pavement Sessions and much
more. Acts include The Saw Doctors, The Pale, Kabron, Trann, The Butterfly
Band, Gorbachov, and Eclectic Method (MTV Mash). Sponsored by Guinness.
Tramore, Co. Waterford

July 2 to 10
the clonmel junction
festival
A combination of the best in Irish theatre including a play from Donal O¹
Kelly and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival award winner,ORistorante Immortale¹,
Middle Eastern music and dance from Yarir Dalal and friends, the opera
OCastradiva¹ and much more. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
www.junctionfestival.com

July 6 to 10
HOOVES On GROOVES FESTIVAL
The 7th Hooves On Grooves is complete with gigs on the Carlsberg Music
Trail, Wexford¹s busiest horse race meeting on Friday, street carnival, open
air markets and much, much more! Wexford Town.
www.hoovesandgrooves.com

July 6 to 9
2005 TALL SHIPS RACE
The Tall Ships return, among them the Russian ships Kruzenshtern and the
Irish entrants Dunbrody, Jeanie Johnston and Asgard II as well as Dewaruci,
an Indonesian tall ship. Waterford City.
www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie

July 8 to 10
Tionól an tSamhraidh
OColáiste na Rinne: Saothar, Spiorad & Oidhreacht¹. Chun cláru nó chun breis
eolais a fháil glaoigh ar Máire Seosaimhín: 058 20884.
Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge

July 24
red bull air race
Dubbed OFormula 1 of the Skies¹ this breathtaking aerial race is part of a
seven race series where nine pilots fight it out for the World Championship
in an aerobatic display.
Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
www.redbullairrace.com

July 24 to August 1
graiguenamanagh regatta & rowing festival 2005
Reputed to be the oldest Regatta on Ireland¹s inland waterways.The entire
town gather to see local and visitor alike compete on the river racing in
Ocots¹, which are the traditional small fishing craft of the Barrow. Many
novelty events to entertain all the family so bring your swimming togs.
Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
July 25 to 29
sprOg
This is the 6th year that sprOg, the pre-Spraoi festival will burst on to
the scene with lively engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. Each show
lasts no more than 60 minutes. Pre-book to avoid any disappointment. Tickets
only f3, per child or adult . Booking Opens: Sat. July 2, at 12noon. Tel:
051-855038 Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.spraoi.com/childrensevents

July 29 to 31
Spraoi
Transforming the city centre of Waterford, using the streets and quays of
the city to stage what is now the largest outdoor summer event in the South
East of Ireland. It¹s a truly OMardi-Gras¹ event with wonderful family
atmosphere and everything is free & fantastic!
Waterford City Centre.
www.spraoi.com

Upcoming Festivals
August 12 to 21
Kilkenny arts festival
The 32nd Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to be a diverse cultural experience!
With visual art, theatre and dance, classical, world and traditional music
and an outdoor music event. Kilkenny. www.kilkennyarts.ie

August 18 to 21
expose festival 2005
Annual music festival held in the medieval capital. Expose brings together
the best local, national and international talents over three jam-packed
days. Kilkenny.
www.exposekilkenny.com

August 17 to 21
Cork International
Folk Dance Festival
Since its inception in 1995, the festival has brought folk dancing troups
from some of the most diverse cultures in Europe and the World plus local
groups to perform. The 2005 festival will see dance troups from The
Philippines, Croatia & Germany and also local dancers the Kinsale Set
Dancers and Imokilly Dancers.
Cork City and County.
www.corkfolkdance.com

August 25 to 28
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2005
The 11th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival 2005 is set to start toes
a tappin¹. Lively music gigs with Prison Love, Mean Eyed Cats, Blue Railroad
Train (France) and Hickory Project (U.S.A.) and many more. Dunmore East,
Co. Waterford
www.waterford-dunmore.com

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