Kilkenny Pastimes: Playing Cards and Dice
Written and read by Paddy Neary Card playing was not known on the Continent until the 14th Century, or in England until the 15th Century. It is not known for […]
Elizabeth Butler
Elizabeth Butler, Duchess Of Ormond Ann Tierney (2013) The year was 1652. Because he had confiscated her husband’s lands, Elizabeth boarded a ship and went to see Cromwell. She told […]
Grace’s Card
Grace’s Card Eamonn Kiely Kilkenny has produced a number of distinguished military families such as the Rothes, Butlers and Shortalls. However, none are more celebrated than the Graces. They came […]