JUNE 2005 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Monday 6
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.

Wednesday 8
Da Boys, Matt The Millers.

Friday 10
Rory Gallagher Tribute with Sinnerboy and The Loop,
8pm @ The Ormonde Hotel.
Cherish Records Launch, Cleere’s.
The Ens, Paris Texas.
Duped, Andrew Ryans.
Blue Fever, Lanigans.

Saturday 11
Playtoh (Album Launch), 1pm @ Heartbeat City.
Playtoh, 9pm @ Koda.
Ring Ma Role, Cleere’s.
Phoenix, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 12
Playtoh, 2pm @ Koda.
Royal Flush, Paris Texas.
Skint, Rafter Dempseys.
Kaydance, Lanigans.

Monday 13
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.

Wednesday 15
Da Boys, Matt The Millers.

Thursday 16
Johnny Fean, Kytelers.

Friday 17
Jimmy Faulkner’s The House Shakers, 9.30pm @ Cleere’s.
Na Fianna, Kytelers.
Prophets, Lanigans.

Saturday 18
Stephen Cassell, Cleere’s.
Noirín Ní Riain, 8pm @ Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre.
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
The Lemons, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 19
Solas, 8pm @ The Watergate.
The Henry Girls, 3pm @ Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre.
Dutch Courage, Paris Texas.
Banjaxed, Rafter Dempseys.
The Barflies, The Pumphouse.
Retro Fuzz, Lanigans.

Monday 20
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.

Wednesday 22
Metallitia (Metallica tribute), 4pm @ Morrisseys.
Da Boys, Matt The Millers.

Friday 24
Pierce Turner, Cleere’s.
Uisce Beatha, Kytelers.
The Ens, Lanigans.

Saturday 25
Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, Jack L, Nowlan Park.
Firegarden, The Railyard Inn.
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Migrant Hawkers, Andrew Ryans.

Sunday 26
Wake the Nation Tour with ONOFF, The Upgrades, Acidtone, Eyes Never Lie, Emily, HomeStar Runner, Echogram, All Heads Down, My Remorse, Gunther, Knapweed, Vamos, Black Box Regrets, Tilted, Itchy Trigger Finger, Mundicide, Morrisseys.
Transmitter, Paris Texas.
Loudest Whisper, Rafter Dempseys.
The Lemons, Lanigans.

Monday 27
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.

Wednesday 29
Da Boys, Matt The Millers.

July
Friday 1
The Walls, 8pm @ Cleere’s.

Sunday 3
AcoustiCats, Rafter Dempseys.

Visual Art

to June 5
Darling
An exhibition of new work by Michael Beirne. Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle.

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.

June 11 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 July 15
Elements
“My 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.” - Louise Allen. Watergate Theatre.

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

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

Theatre & Opera

June 10 to 12
Jesters Stage Academy
Cue some 300 Jesters students aged 5-18 yrs to take their positions on stage! What have you got? A variety packed entertainment show featuring excerpts from your favourite Tales, Stage Musicals and Cinema Classics,
something for everyone! 7.30pm & 3pm on Sunday, tickets: f12. Booking on 056 7761674.Watergate Theatre.
www.watergatekilkenny.com

June 14 & 15
…Tanks a Lot!
Written and performed by Raymond Keane and directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett, …tanks a lot! is the story of Raymond Clown. He is forty seven years old. We meet him as he imagines and invents his past, his present and his future. This hilarious and heart-warming clown unearths the fantastical beauty in everyday life and encounters miraculous complexity in the most mundane events. It is the story of one clown and a glimpse of the clown within us all. 7.30pm, tickets: f16/12. 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 follows the adventures and misadventures of a roomful of hopeful singletons; some get on, some get drunk, some get lucky, one gets stalked.Tick My Box is an unflinching loot 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.

Comedy

June 2 to 6
11th Cat Laughs
Comedy Festival
Top comics from Ireland, the UK and America return to the Marble City to rock its foundations with laughter. Info on: www.thecatlaughs.com

Festivals

June 18 & 19
Ballykeeffe Midsummer Festival
Set in what is one of Ireland’s finest outdoor venues, the summer concert series at Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh, Co.Kilkenny has grown in stature each year since opening in the year 2000. A stunning setting coupled with near perfect natural acoustics make a performance at Ballykeeffe a must see event for any visitor to the area. Saturday June 18 @ 8pm, NOIRIN NI RIAIN, adm f15; Sunday June 19 @ 3pm, THE HENRY GIRLS, admf15. Family ticket f50. Info on tel: 056 7769436. Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh, Co.Kilkenny. www.ballykeeffe.com

June 25
5th Kilkenny Source Festival
…with Rod Stewart, one of the world’s rock legends, as the headline act. For the spectacular open-air show of the summer, Rod will be joined by support acts including Natasha Bedingfield, Jack L and Tabby. Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster and all usual outlets.
Nowlan Park, Co.Kilkenny.
www.kilkennysource.com

Dining Out

Bambu
Kieran Street, 056 7770699
Bambu is a vibrant Thai-Asian restaurant located on the corner of Kieran Street & Butterslip Lane. The menu by chef Brian Porteus, draws on the best of authentic food from Asia with fresh local produce. The stylish interior by Dalton & Gordon, is reminiscent of Singapore & Thailand. Bambu will take you on an unusual & delightful journey of the senses into Asian food & culture.

La Cocina
Mexican Restaurant
Upstairs @ the Widow’s Bar.
29 Parliament StREET,
056 7790068
Located directly opposite the Watergate Theatre, This lively Bar & Restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and offers a delicious range of dishes. Enjoy the comfortable surrounding of the restaurant or enjoy your meal while savouring the atmosphere of the bar. Lunches are served from 12.30 to 2pm weekdays and Brunch (full Irish Breakfast) on Sunday mornings.

Lawlor’s
of Kilkenny
42/43 John St., 056 7721379
Lawlor’s of Kilkenny is open for lunch 7 days a week with an eclectic menu which changes each day. Full a la carte every day, 3pm to 8pm. So if good food and good company is what you require, a visit to Lawlor’s is highly recommended.
www.lawlorsbarandguesthouse.ie

NEW
Lemongrass
28/29 John St., 056 7764084
lemongrasskilkenny@eircom.net
Stylish fun restaurant with a serious attitude to real food, cooked in an imaginative way with emphasis on quality, value & service. 5 minutes from the Castle. Open 12.30pm- 10pm, Mon-Thurs; 12.30pm - 10:30pm, Fri & Sat; 12-10pm, Sun. Sunday Brunch served. Open Later on Festival Weekends.
www.lemongrass.ie

CHANGED
Fléva Restaurant
84 High Street, 056 7770021
Fléva is one of Kilkenny’s best loved
dining experiences where proprietors Kayrin & Michael welcome you to their award winning restaurant. Enjoy great dishes with a contemporary twist served in relaxed surroundings in our colourful restaurant, with ongoing art exhibitions on display. Fléva is a member of Eurotorque Restaurants Association and Féile Bia. Open for Lunch Tue - Sat. & Dinner Tues - Sun. Special value menu Tues - Thurs €28.50. Lunch it or Brunch it on Sunday! Easybreezy! Enjoy!

Jacobs Cottage
at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde St., 056 7791220
One of the most popular restaurants in Kilkenny city, Jacobs Cottage is stylish yet relaxed and warm, full of atmosphere and character. It offers exciting cuisine complemented with an extensive wine list. Open for lunch, 12.30pm to 2.30pm (Mon-Sat) 12.30pm to 3pm (Sun) and for evening meals 6.30pm to 10pm (Mon-Sat) 6.30pm to 9pm (Sun). www.jacobscottage.com

Key Largo
Canal Square, 056 7723922
A visit to this elegant bijoux restaurant is a treat. An extensive menu leans towards Mexican/Italian style dishes. A gem of a restaurant overlooking the river, in the shade of Kilkenny Castle. Open 1pm-11pm. Early Bird Special 3-7pm. Late Night Wine Bar.

Pordylos
Restaurant
Butterslip Lane, High Street,
056 7770660
Award winning, restored, 16th century building. Now a medieval featured & renowned restaurant in Kilkenny with a combination of intimacy, friendliness and fine wine. Specialising in fresh coastel shellfish & seafood, seasonal wild game and the best local ingredients.

CHANGED
Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse
26 Patrick St., 056 7723999
Maria Rafferty presides over our award-winning Kilkenny restaurant, where the food is prepared with the best local ingredients. The flavours and tastes she creates are modern Irish with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian influences. Maria’s sublime food is served in our striking restaurant, a room with a wonderful feeling of space, tastefully designed with a subtle open plan kitchen. Opening Hours: Dinner: Mon-Sat, 6.30-10pm, Sun 6-9pm; Lunch: Mon-Sat,12.30-2.30pm; Sun,1-3pm.

Publife

Andrew Ryans
Friary Street,
Good Tunes, Good Beer, Good Company. This is the house for good music in Kilkenny if you like Trad, Blues and Country Rock. Beer Garden & comfortable smoking area. Ryan’s is in the city centre, just around the corner from the city hall.

Biddy Earlys
John Street, 056 7722689
Kilkenny’s number 1 Cocktail Bar, with drinks shaken by an award winning team. You’ll find nightly entertainment that includes DJ’s - Live Bands & Karaoke. So why not come along and join us in this lively venue to enjoy the craic & savour the atmosphere.

CHANGED
Breathnach’s Steak
& Alehouse E4+
John Street, 056 7756737
Comfortable & spacious bar, showing live sports. Bar food served daily. Live DJ every Saturday, Late Bar. Spacious heated beer garden. Summer Bar-B-Que in the evenings & Trad Music.

McCourts Bar
John Street, 056 7770844
One of Kilkenny’s new and exciting bar / dining venues. Located near the bridge on John Street, just in front of the Kilkenny River Court Hotel. Hot food served daily 12.30pm-8.45pm (7.45pm on Sat). Pop in for a drink during a hectic shopping day! Meet the locals or celebrate the weekend in style. Large Screen showing all sports events.

Morrisseys Bar
& Nightclub
The Parade & Parliament Street.
For award winning food, an extensive cocktail list and live DJs and bands each weekend, nothing beats Morrisseys. With stylish surroundings, top quality service and an upstairs rock bar, it's the first choice for after work drinks and big screen TVs. Enjoy a great night out before dancing into the small hours at the nearby nightclub, which offers the cheapest beer in South East Ireland from Thursday to Sunday 6pm - 11pm.

Morrisson’s Bar
@ Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel.
1 Ormonde St., 056 7791240
Morrissons, set on two floors, is one of Kilkenny’s most popular underground bars. Late night opening on Saturday and Sunday nights with live DJ music. Late Bar also on Monday nights with live music by leading Irish Acts, followed by live DJ music. Major sporting fixtures shown on plasma screens. Experience Morrissons style and atmosphere, you will surely find it difficult to leave.
www.kilkennyhibernianhotel.com

O’Faolains Bar
John Street, 056 7761018
O’Faolain’s Late Night bar is Kilkenny’s best SuperPub! This fantastic venue features 3 levels of stunning architecture, creating a wonderful ambience, whether you are stopping off for a quiet drink, or enjoying the late bar with DJ nightly. Great Food served daily.

Paris Texas
92 High Street, 056 7761822
Voted Dining Pub of the Year 1999 - 2002, Paris Texas is a welcome mixture of old fashioned pub style and contemporary customer service values. Live music every Sunday, best live bands around. Live traditional music every Wednesday. Good food served throughout the day 12noon - 10pm, Carvery, á la carte menu & bar food. Private room available for functions/parties, etc. Well worth a visit.

The Rafter Dempsey’s
Lounge, Bar & Guesthouse
4 Friary Street, 056 7722970
Situated in the heart of medieval Kilkenny, this renowned bar and guesthouse boasts 16 bedrooms all en suite. Unwind in the bar, where you can avail of the delicious bar food served daily and a full selection of homemade food from their á la carte menu. For the keen sports fan, live coverage of all sporting events, including premiership soccer is shown on the big screen. The bar offers old world ambience and a private room with bar facilities for any occasion. Live music every Sunday night.

The Rosehill Bar
@ Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, 056 7762000
The Rosehill Bar offers an extensive bar food menu every day from 12.30pm - 8.30pm. Food is served in the new stone conservatory overlooking the picturesque, award-winning gardens. Very popular with locals & visitors alike. Light entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings. Broom’s Bistro at Hotel Kilkenny is also open daily for lunch & dinner. So, why resort to less during your visit.
www.griffingroup.ie

Sceilp Inn
Callan Road, 056 7762055
You’ll get a warm welcome in the Sceilp Inn. The Local’s Local, Kilkenny’s Number One pub with good service, good beer and good company. All major sports shown on plasma screen TV.

The Widow’s Bar
29 Parliament St, 056 7752520
Located directly opposite the Watergate Theatre, why not savour the welcoming atmosphere of this traditionally styled bar with delicious lunches served daily. Treat yourself to a visit to La Cocina upstairs for some sizzling ‘South of the Border’ cuisine. Two great choices under one roof.