Kilkenny County Council Arts Office- E-bulletin
7th February 2014
Dear All,
Welcome to this week’s e-bulletin from Kilkenny County Council's Arts Office. Each bulletin is packed with the latest information on Kilkenny Arts Office activities, county events as well as news and opportunities for arts practitioners from around the country.
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Regards,
Julianne Morgan
Arts Office
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Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Partner Local Authority of the ArtLinks Programme
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As part of our on-going commitment to Kilkenny writers, Kilkenny County Council Arts Office & Library Service would like to announce their Spring 2014 Writers’ Workshops.
Creative Prose
Tutor: Ken Bourke
Commencing Tuesday February 25th to Tuesday April 1st
Venue: Graiguenamanagh Library, Convent Road, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Poetry for Spring: Getting Started
Tutor: Derek Coyle
Commencing Tuesday February 25th to Tuesday April 1st
Venue: St. Mary’s Day Care Centre, Gaol Road, Haughney Green, Kilkenny
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Deadline for Bookings is 4pm on Monday 17th February 2014!
There is a nominal fee of €30 to secure your place in the course.
Places are limited to 12 participants per course so please book early to avoid disappointment.
To secure a place on the above courses please contact the Arts Office on056 7794938/ or
Read more about the above writers’ workshops at
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Artlinks Bursary Programme 2014 Opens for Applications for Kilkenny Artists
Kilkenny Arts Office in association with the ArtLinks Partners in Carlow, Waterford and Wexford are delighted to announce the opening of the ArtLinks Bursary Awards for 2014. The Programme, now in its 8th year, supports artists who are members of ArtLinks via three separate awards:
- Emerging Artist Award(for those commencing a career in the arts sector)
- Professional Development Award(for professional artists)
- Collaborative Award(for collaborative projects between ArtLinks members)
Artists interested in applying for an ArtLinks Bursary can download the application forms and guidelines at
The closing date for receipt of Bursary Award Applications for 2014 is 12 noon, Monday 10th February 2014.
For further press information contact:
Karan Thompson
ArtLinks Project Communications
Phone: 00353 (1) 4429722
Email:
Web:
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Tyrone Guthrie Bursary 2014
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office call for applications for its Tyrone Guthrie Bursary 2014!
Kilkenny County Councils Arts Office in partnership with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre is now offering its annual residency opportunity for a practitioner in any art form currently based in Kilkenny to spend two weeks at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre artists' workplace, Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is no later than 4pm on Friday 21st February 2014.
Artists interested in applying for a Tyrone Guthrie Bursary can download the application form at
For further details, contact:
Julianne Morgan, Arts Office,
Kilkenny County Council,
John's Green House,
John's Green, Kilkenny.
T: 056 779 4138 E:
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Kilkenny Events
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Light Poiesis, An exhibition of work by OoonaghLatchford
Read more at
Upstairs gallery facebook page:
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Kilkenny Castle
Plan Ireland - Her Story Photographic Exhibition - Saturday 8th to Monday 24th February inclusive
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host Plan Ireland's exhibition of photographs entitled - 'Her Story' - at the Rosegarden Corridor from Saturday 8th to Monday 24th February 2014 - from 9:30pm to 4:30pm daily.
Her Story is an international award winning photography project, undertaken by Plan Ireland as part of the 'Because I am a Girl' campaign - a global movement that aims to transform communities around the world by empowering girls.
Read more at
Engineers Week 2014 - Kilkenny Castle Park - Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February (9:30am to 1:30pm) - weather permitting
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to welcome back the Engineers Ireland team (south eastern region) but this year for an extra day of engineering fun for primary school children. All events are now fully bookedbut this year the general public is very welcome to wander in and view the activities.
Further information from The Parade Tower Events Office - T: +353 56 77 04108
More info at
Kilkenny Triathlon Club's Duathlon on Sunday 2nd March 2014:
Kilkenny Triathlon Club will host a Duathlonon the beautiful grounds of Kilkenny Castle Park on Sunday 2nd March 2014 starting at 11am. It will be very difficult to find a more impressive and beautiful location.
Registration Closing Date:Saturday, March 1st, 2014 @ 11:59 PM Europe/London
Registration will be available on Saturday the 1st of March between 4-6pm in the Watershed.
Registration Opens in Kilkenny Castle on race day from 9.15am until 10.15am ONLY
Further information from Facebook
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The Parade Tower Events Office, Kilkenny Castle: +353 56 77 04108
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Brewery Corner – Open Mic Night for singers, musicians, poets or storytellers
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The Brewery Project Call Out
The Brewery Project is an artistic group who are creating two pieces of new work - a documentary about the personal history of Smithwick’s brewery and the second will be a new theatrical performance based on these collective memories.
We are inviting anyone interested to share their memories and become part of marking this important moment the county’s history to come along to Cleere’s on February 13th from 7.30pm.
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Project women
‘Project Women are back in action’ – The Kilkenny People
Project Women, the Kilkenny based community group, to perform a piece of street theatre at The Tholsel on March 8th.
Read more about Project Women at
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Library news
Loughboy Library
Poetry club for teenagers:
Fridays, 6-8pm
Loughboy library contact details: 056 7794176
Ferrybank Library
Connecting Generations:
A new sewing and craft project involving children, parents/guardians and grandparents.
Sessions will take place in the Library on Wednesdays 3.30pm – 5.30pm, starting Wed 26th February.
If interested please leave your contact details at desk.
City Library
Craft groups:
Our new Thursday morning Craft group runs from 11-1pm each Thursday in the reference room. Open to all crafters, drop in whenever it suits! For more information phone 056 7794174.
Poets on Board:
A collection of beautiful Romantic poetry by locals will be on display for the month of February in the library.
Anyone interested in participating in our “Poets on Board” exhibition during the month of March, email with no more than three poems by 15th February.
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Celebrating 70 Years of the Butler Gallery Collection
Butler Gallery, the Castle, Kilkenny
11th January – 2nd March
Opening hours: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 4.30pm
The Butler Gallery has an extraordinary resource in its fine permanent collection. This selection reflects the broad character of the collection itself and embraces a variety of genres from painting, drawing and printmaking, to sculpture and photography.
Read more at
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What’s happening in the Watergate?
Happy days
8th Feb 2014
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM/ Tickets: €14/€12
In association with Richard Ryan Promotions, The Godot Company Present ‘Happy Days’ by Samuel Beckett. ‘Happy Days’ is the 3rd of Samuel Beckett’s great comic/tragic full length plays on the human condition, ‘Waiting ForGodot’ and ‘Endgame’ being the others.
A Skull In Connemara
13thFeb 2014 until 15th Feb 2014
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Tickets: €20/€18
For one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery, making way for new arrivals. As the time approaches for him to dig up those of his own late wife, strange rumours regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years earlier begin to resurface.
The Showband Show
20th Feb 2014
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM/ Tickets: €30
The show’s exciting finale is an ALL Cast Salute to the Showband Era.
All of the stars join in for a medley of songs from the unique Showband Years! Bringing you back in time to this magical musical period.
The Man In The Woman’s Shoes
21st Feb 2014
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM / Tickets:€16/€13
It’s October 1978 and Pat Farnon has ‘some business’ to do in town, but a five-mile walk is no joke when you have to do it in a pair of women’s shoes. Come with Pat on this hilarious journey as he encounters a host of characters with plenty to say for themselves.
View more at: h
Want tickets? Call the box office now on 056-7761674 or click here to book online:
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Cartoon Saloon short selected for film festival
Paul O' Muiris the creator of Ledge End Of Phil, pictured at Cartoon Saloon. Photo: Pat Moore.
The film The Ledge End of Phil by Kilkenny-based artist Phil O’Muiris has been shortlisted for the prestigious Jameson Dublin International Film Festival which takes place next month. The film tells the story of Phil, an uptight office worker who gets trapped outside on the ledge of his building.
Read more at
Weekly production blog:
Phil will be screened in the Official Irish Selection on February 14 at 6.30pm in the Lighthouse Cinema. For tickets see
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Kilkenny playwright Shane Cradock’s play ‘The Waiting Room’ opens at the Civic theatre, Tallaght on Thursday, 13th February and runs until Saturday, 15th February
More info at
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NATIONAL YOUTH FILM SCHOOL 2014 –Nationwide call for Young Filmmakers!
The National Youth Film School is specifically designed for young people aged 16 to 19 who are interested in pursuing a career in film-making or television. The call is out for young film making talent (16-19yrs) to take part in this unique opportunity for any young person planning a career in Film or Television.
EASTER CAMP – APRIL 14th -16th
SUMMER CAMPS – July & August 2014
Registration deadline: February 28th
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Register now at
056 7764677
St. Josephs Studios,Waterford Road,Kilkenny,Ireland
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Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust Ltd
‘Poetry by Heart’
Wednesday 12th February 8.00 pm
€10 admission – funds raised going to the Rothe House Renaissance Project.
Your opportunity to recite your favourite poem and enjoy the poetry much loved by others, during an evening not to be missed.
(Open Mic)
Refreshments provided and good cheer assured!
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Tel: 056 7722893
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Monthly Poetry Readings in Langton’s
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First Tuesday of each month
8 pm
Harry’s Bar
Langton’s House Hotel
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Come along and read your poems or read your favourite poems or just listen and mingle
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All are welcome
Admission is free
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National craft gallery
Castle Yard, Kilkenny
CultureCraft
21st January 2014 – 19th March 2014
CultureCraftshowcases the work of 37 makers who have responded to the curator’s request for them to create an object which reflects their understanding of culture; and of how material objects can carry a community’s shared history and reflect a cultural perspective.
For more info, please visit:
Family day: Playful puppets with MaireadHolahan
Sat 8th Feb, 10.30am + 12 noon
This FAMILYDAYtakes inspiration from the curious forms of Helen McAllister's colourful textile sculptures in the CultureCRAFTexhibition. Suitable for 5 to 12 year olds. To book call:056 7796151
Schools: Guided Gallery Visits of CultureCRAFT
We're always happy to see school groups at the National Craft Gallery here in Kilkenny. Why not organise a tour of our current exhibition CultureCRAFT? With works from over 35 makers,the show boasts a huge array of craft disciplines, ideal for learning more about art, craft and design. Perfect for all ages!
For more info mail:
or visit our website
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Kilkenny Borough Council Grants
Kilkenny Borough Council 2014 Arts Grants Scheme, Amenity Grant Scheme and Festival Grants Scheme are now open for applications.
For further information and application details, see
Closing date for all three programmes is 5.00 p.m, February 28th.
Tel:+353 (0) 56 7794500 | Fax:+353 (0) 56 7794509 | Email:
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Music in Kilkenny – Concert 6: Changing perspectives
Tickets for all concerts: €15.00(€10 concession)
Season ticket:€100.00
Further information:
Susan Proud – 0861777017
email:
View more at
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Hole in the wall - SingSpielShows
EXPLORER: One More Dream of Fortune (Great Shack)
February 27th (Thurs)
This is the story of the Antarctic explorers a century ago – in particular co. Kildare’s Ernest Shackleton and Kerry’s Tom Crean - with Breege Phelan, Steve Reilly & Anthony Barrett. (singer/songwriter/instrumentalists).
The singspiels are a valuable platform for new and undiscovered local talent. They commence at 9.00 pm in the Archer Room of Hole in the Wall unless otherwise notified. €15 on door or from Hole in the Wall at weekends.
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Creative Writing
Creative Writing Workshop
Gortnahoe, Glengoole
Actor John McKenna will facilitate an ‘Open a door into Spring’ creative writing weekend at Crocanoir, Mullinahone on March 8th and 9th. For further details call John at 052 9153117.
Creative Writing group
Kilmanagh
A Creative Writing group takes place in Droicheád FRC every Friday at 10.30am. A talented writer will facilitate the group. All participants must pay €2 per session.
For more info, contact 056 775566 0 Ext.1.
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Courses / Training / Jobs
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Solstice Arts Centre: Mid- Term Madness Workshop
Thursday 20th February, 11am - 3pm
Fee: €15 including film.
Suitable for ages 6-10.
Limited to 15 children – advance booking essential.
Let your children explore their creativity in this daylong workshop with artist Sarah Standing, using thecurrent exhibition Costume as inspiration! The workshop will be followed by a free screening of a funchildren’s film.
Information and booking at
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VISUAL - Notebook Development
21-22nd February
11am – 5pm daily
€50
For this season, VISUAL offers a two-day workshop in notebook development for Senior Cycle students thinking of applying to Art College.
Places are limited and can be booked directly through Box Office059 9172400.
More info at:
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Fundraising, Communications, and Social Media Consultancy
Award winning social entrepreneur, campaigner, founder of SpunOut.ie, and member of the Council of State, Ruairí McKiernan, is offering advice and support to a selected range of individuals, organisations and campaign groups in 2014. Part of this work involves helping eligible non-profit groups and organisations benefit from the Google Ad Grant programme, which provides over €7000 per month (over €84,000 per year) in FREE online advertising.
More information at email
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The Wheel: Training Calendar 2014
We have created an interesting and varied calendar of training event for 2014, covering our regular fields such as governance, social media, HR events and risk management. We're also continuing our popular CEO's Forums and introducing new fundraising workshops and time management seminars.
Please click on the link below to read more or to book your place online:
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Signal Arts Centre
'Who’s Afraid of Abstract Art? '
Art Classes By Sarah Morshead
4 Wednesday Evenings weekly from 19th of February 2014 to 12th of March 2014, 7:00-9:30pm
‘Who’s Afraid of Abstract Art?’ is run by artist and PGCE trained art facilitator Sarah Morshead . Each session combines an element of art history using a projector, with lots of practical hands on art making.
Price: €95 including all materials. (People are welcome to bring their own brushes/materials if they like)
Email:
More info at
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Glass Lampshade and Jewellery Workshop at The Glasshouse
22nd – 23rd February
The Glasshouse, Westport, Co. Mayo
This weekend course will be run by Linda Mulloy at the Glasshouse, Westport, Co. Mayo. It is for those wanting to make a stained glass lampshade or fused glass jewellery.
Lampshade making is €200 and Jewellery is €120.
For more information, please call 087 7981123
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From Dabbling to Diving: Poetry with Mark Granier
Sat 15th Feb / 10.30AM – 4.30PM
€80/ €70 Members
One Day
Though designed for beginners, this one-day intensive course is also suitable for those who have written some poetry and are now looking for direction and feedback from others at a similar stage.
For more info see
Email:
Tel:+353 1 8721302
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Invitation to tender for Opera Audience Development Project 2014
The Arts Council ( and Arts Audiences ( are seeking tenders from suitably qualified consultants in the area of audience development for opera in 2014. The expected outputs from this project are set out below.
TENDER DUE DATE IS: February 14th 2014 at 5pm.
Application details at
Please email your tenders to .
Arts Audiences, c/o Temple Bar Cultural Trust, 12 East Essex Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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Festival of Fools – Co-ordinator
Festival of Fools is looking for a Coordinator to manage the run up to the 2014 Festival and handle the wind down afterwards. Expressions of interest are being sought for this temporary post.
Detailed information about the position and application process is available here:
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Junior Graphic Designer for Packaging
We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for Packaging to support our FMCG clients. You will support client brand design requirements for food packaging.
More info at
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VOICE: Graphic Designer or Illustrator Volunteer
We are looking for a person with experience in graphic design/illustration to work with us on a new and exciting nationwide campaign encouraging local communities to raise awareness on the environmental, societal and economic impacts of food waste. We need help in the creation of mainly digital and print materials.
Please visit our website: find out more about us and contact us if interested r(01) 642 5741.
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Youth Arts Development Worker
The Youth Arts Development Worker, in partnership with the local youth service providers, is a key role in developing youth arts within the county. The Youth Arts Development Worker will work in a collaborative manner through the arts with young people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County.
More application details at: Youth_Arts_Deve...