MAY 2006 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Friday 5
Glyder, Eddie Murphys.
Brother Jake, Lanigans.

Saturday 6
Phoenix, Andrew Ryans.
The Guggenheim Grotto, Cleeres.
Koesher, Pumphouse.

Sunday 7
Deuces Wild, Paris Texas.
The Hujas, Lanigans.

Tuesday 9
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Wednesday 10
Paul Brady, 8pm @ Watergate.

Friday 12
Tame, Andrew Ryans.
Southern Discomfort, Cleeres.
Brother Jake, Pumphouse.
Wooden Dolls + Eli Walker, Eddie Murphys.
Olu, Lanigans.

Saturday 13
Blues Ark, Andrew Ryans.
Wooden Dolls, Cleeres.
Delorentos + Myp Et Jeep, Pumphouse.
Aztecs + Cleveland Mikes, Eddie Murphys.

Sunday 14
Eamonn O'Connor, Andrew Ryans.
Big Generator, Paris Texas.
Scoba Dice, Lanigans.

Tuesday 16
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Friday 19
Diva, Lanigans.
Mary Coughlan, Cleeres.
Martin Hutchinson, Pumphouse.
Republic of Loose + Myp Et Jeep + Dali + Wags, Eddie Murphys.

Saturday 20
Mata Hari, Andrew Ryans.
Original Line-up, Cleeres.
Jilted, Pumphouse.

Sunday 21
The Blood Sugars (Chilli Peppers tribute), Paris Texas.
PFT's, Lanigans.

Tuesday 23
Uisce Beatha, Paris Texas.

Friday 26
Blues Club, Cleeres.
Hard Woking Class Heroes + Nemo, Eddie Murphys.
The Remedees, Lanigans.

Saturday 27
Skint, Andrew Ryans.
Don Baker & Band, Cleeres.
Med Blue + Four Skins, Pumphouse.
J.P. Ryan, Eddie Murphys.
Best Foot Forward, Kytelers.

Sunday 28
Don Baker & Band, Cleeres.
The Bootleg Stones, Paris Texas.
Brave Soul, Lanigans.

Wednesday 31
Will Killeen, Andrew Ryans.

Visual Art

April 28 to June 23
The Dream is Over. Long Live the Dream
By Andi McGarry. This Artists Book Exhibition will be accompanied by
wall mounted sketches which refer to the narrative sequences found in
the books and will augment the over all impact of this vibrant
colourful celebration. Watergate Theatre. watergatekilkenny.com

to May 7
Freeform
Freeform is a new concept that allows children and young people to
interact with and learn about the visual arts. Freeform uses the
innovative ‘Squideo’ animation software developed by Saffron
Pictures. The software is easy to use and is designed for children
and youth from age 7 upwards. Digital photographs of paintings,
sculptures, prints and drawings from the Butler Gallery Collection
are used as source material. Daily 10.30am-12.45am, 2pm-5pm. Butler
Gallery, Kilkenny Castle.

to May 8
Seven Dogs
Nicky Hooper’s exhibition is that of seven large scale dogs,
paintings measuring 3 metres x 2 metres. These images stem from her
interest in exploring surface pattern and in this case she has
approached it from quite a figurative direction. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
No. 72, John Street.

to May 14
Lifestyle
A Crafts Council of Ireland promotion of contemporary craft currently
available from Irish retailers. Stylishly displayed room-sets show
the versatility and relevance of craft to current lifestyle trends.
Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 6pm. Gallery 2, National Craft
Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny.

to May 28
Tracing the Line
Exploring the formative influences on Irish woodturning. This
stunning body of work features historical pieces and new work from
seven renowned makers who have helped shape woodturning in Ireland.
Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 6pm. Gallery 1, National Craft
Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny.

Theatre & Opera

May 19
Adolf
The Führer’s bunker, Hitler awaits the inevitable collapse of Berlin.
The 20th Century’s most notorious tyrant is daringly and divisively
brought to the stage in one of the most successful and powerful solo
works ever presented. Pip Utton, looking uncomfortably like the
Fuhrer, stands before a huge Nazi banner addressing his party
faithful. He furnishes his audience with an acute anatomy of fascism;
its ideological justifications; its poisoned utopias. Hitler’s final
performance seems over as he settles into pre-suicidal contemplation.
We know the rest. But Utton has reserved a sting for his tale... 8pm,
tickets: u16, Groups u12.50. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Concerts

May
Camphill Community: Spring Series
May 7: John Elwes (tenor) & Finghin Collins (piano). 4pm.Tickets: u15
(u10 conc.) available at door. Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan, Co.
Kilkenny.

May 5
The Cream of Kilkenny Cats Jazz Spectacular
8pm, tickets: u10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 6
Gala Concert
James Stephens Barracks Kilkenny. Celebrating The Defence Forces
involvement with the United Nations and the departure of personnel
from Stephens Barracks for Peacekeeping duties in Liberia. 8pm,
tickets: u20. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 10
Paul Brady
8pm, tickets: u33. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 12
Liam Lawton in concert
8pm, tickets: u25. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 21
Lights, Camera Action!
Backstage Academy of Performing Arts students “Go To The Movies”. A
drama/song/dance show based on the movies from silent black and white
to colour ‘talkies’. 3pm, tickets: u13.50 & u9. Booking on 056
7761674. Watergate Theatre.

May 23 & 24
Maytime Melodies
Concert with St. Canice’s N.S. Instrumental Programme. 8pm, tickets:
u10 (adults), u5 (children). Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Dance

8pm, tickets: u16/13, Schools u8.50. Booking on 056 7761674.
Watergate Theatre.

Festivals

June 1 to 5
12th Smithwick’s Cat Laughs
8pm, tickets: u16/13, Schools u8.50. 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

NEW KILKENNY DINING OUT

Lautrec's Brasserie
9 St. Kieran Street, 056 7762720
lautrecs@ireland.com
Lautrecs of Kilkenny & Carlow, charming city centre brasseries with a varied menu, all dishes cooked to order, seafood a speciality, full bar & extensive wine list.
Open: 7 nights from 5pm.
Lunch: Sat & Sun from 12 noon.
Value menue from 5~7pm daily.
Lautrec's Brasserie Carlow
9 Tullow Street, 059 9143455
Booking advisable