MAY 2005 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Friday 6
Mick Hanly, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Blue Fever, Lanigans.
Domino Effect, Matt The Millers.

Saturday 7
Reverie, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Nearly Dead Jim + Ghost Town
+ Kilterr, 8pm @ Morrisseys.

Sunday 8
John Martyn
+ Invein, Carrolls Bar, Thomastown.
Remedies, Lanigans.
Bog The Donkey, Matt The Millers.
Skint, Rafter Dempseys.
Deuces Wild, Paris Texas.

Monday 9
Martin Murray & Co, Paris Texas.

Tuesday 10
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Wednesday 11
Juliet Turner, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Stevie Jones, 9.30pm @ Ryan¹s.
Crack¹d Bucket Band, Paris Texas.

Thursday 12
Chitlin Circuit, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Soul Deluxe, Langtons.
O¹Dwyer Bros., Paris Texas.

Friday 13
The Ens, Lanigans.
Flowerpot Men, Matt The Millers.
Parchment Farm, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.

Saturday 14
Sharon Shannon, 8pm @ Watergate Theatre.

Sunday 15
Prophets, Lanigans.
Bluemoose, Paris Texas.
Acousticats, Rafter Dempseys.

Wednesday 18
Bone, 9.30pm @ Ryan¹s.
Crack¹d Bucket Band, Paris Texas.

Friday 20
Fred, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Groove Station, Langtons.
Kaydance, Lanigans.
Up For It, Matt The Millers.

Saturday 21
Ox, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.

Sunday 22
The Lemons, Lanigans.
Rock Chix, Paris Texas.

Monday 23
Martin Murray & Co, Paris Texas.

Tuesday 24
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Wednesday 25
Anto, 9.30pm @ Ryan¹s.
Crack¹d Bucket Band, Paris Texas.

Thursday 26
Aslan, Langtons.

Friday 27
Ben Prevo Band, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Scuba Dive, Lanigans.
Roisín Dubh, Matt The Millers.

Saturday 28
Don Mescall, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.

Sunday 29
Feedback, Lanigans.
Big Generator, Paris Texas.
Loudest Whisper, Rafter Dempseys.

VISUAL ART

to May 13
All the glorious trials of youth dear boy
³The mundane, unpredictable and downright ridiculous nature of life are the main sources of inspiration in my work.² - Stephen Hennessy. Watergate Theatre.

May 3 to 19
Patrick Scott & Tony O¹Malley
Exhibition of works of Patrick Scott and Tony O¹Malley, from the Butler Gallery collection. County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny.

to June 5
Darling
An exhibition of new work by Michael Beirne. Evolving through the chambers of the Butler Gallery, Darling is an installation with all the hallmarks of the artist¹s subversive qualities ­ especially in relation to gender, conventions and iconic religious imagery. Each room presents an individual tone and inflection, their overall content being fantastic and allegorical in nature. Disorienting and challenging the visitor, Beirne uses materials and skills not usually employed in fine art-making, coupling them with traditional art methods and a rare precision and intensity, to striking effect.
Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle. www.butlergallery.com

to May 15
Origins
Stunning examples of contemporary fibre art from Wales. Exploring the media of fibre and textiles, this exhibition shows just what¹s possible with innovation and imagination. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 6pm. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny. www.ccoi.ie

to May 20
Patient/Artist Exhibition
Exhibition of art by artists/patients from the Central Mental Hospital. County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny.

May 20 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.

May 20 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.

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

THEATRE & OPERA

May 7
Catalpa
Written and performed by Donal O¹Kelly. Catalpa is a story in the great epic tradition of Moby Dick and Gone With The Wind. From New Bedford, USA to Fremantle, Australia, across the high seas in the whaling ship Catalpa. Based on the true story of the daring rescue of six Irish prisoners in 1875. 8pm, tickets: f15/12. Booking on 056 7761674.Watergate Theatre.
www.watergatekilkenny.com

May 12 & 13
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Presented by the Lambert Puppet Theatre. Special visit by the legendary Bosco. 10am & 11.45am, tickets: f8.50 schools/groups f8. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 22
Skoolz Out
Performed by students of the Backstage Academy of Performing Arts. The show is a compilation of Drama, Music and Dance by students aged 8-18. This is a show for teenagers - especially those doing exams soon as it will come as a nice
break. It is a most dis-respectful look at school life and is totally unsuitable for teachers! 3pm, tickets: f12 and f8 for young people. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Comedy

May 19 to 21
Brendan Grace
Brendan will feature many of the funniest and most popular pieces from his 35 years on stage, which will undoubtedly please his legion of fans. 8pm, tickets: f25. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Festivals

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

Other Stuff

May 27
Benefit Concert
Što raise funds for Our Lady¹s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin. 8pm, tickets: 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