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Peter McCauley is Rams Pocket Radio, a drummer, pianist, and diverse songwriter from Lisburn. He brings his musical talents to Kilkenny on Wednesday December 21 for a very special show at Billy Byrnes.

If it’s live music you’re looking for this weekend then Billy Byrnes is the place to be. The venue at 39 John Street will host an array of home grown talents Friday and Saturday Night.

Neon Wolf emerged out of Thomastown early last year, playing just a few gigs in both the Happy Valley and Kilkenny city.

On Wednesday next February 23 Billy Byrnes will have its usual FIlm Night but with a Spanish touch.

“It is entirely up to the people of Carlow Kilkenny as to what they do with their votes but unless there are two seats in this constituency there may not be a senior minister position.” That’s the warning from incoming Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, in last week’s Kilkenny Advertiser. So what happened to picking the best person for the job? Surely that’s what we’re electing this government for, not to return favours to vote getters, regardless of their ability? We’ve seen enough gobshites topping the poll over the years, Bertie Ahern, Padraig Flynn, Jackie Healy-Rae immediately spring to mind, and dragging in a second or even a third candidate on their coat tails. We want the best man or woman for the job, Mr Kenny, the days of returning favours are over. If you don’t believe me ask the IMF or the ECB.

Billy Byrnes on John Street Kilkenny, is all polished up now, and the very best place to hear Nicola Harding and her fabulous Bluebird Quintet. 

Over 70 acts descended on Kilkenny city over the weekend to perform in 25 venues for a very worthy cause.

Wind back the clock to early May. The Rhythm and Roots Festival is in full swing and four New Yorkers called The Duke & The King are the big hit of the weekend.

If jazz is your thing then Billy Byrnes is where it is at tonight, Friday when the Bluebird Quintet will get the crowds going.

The Bluebird Quintet is an international collaboration based in and around Kilkenny