It Says in The Bridge - April 2025
Two highlight Kilcullen events lead off this latest Bridge, writes Brian Byrne. The signing of a new lease which puts the Community Centre on a secure footing for generations and the latest CPC TY Musical, Grease, where the latest generation of our young people step it out on stage with enthusiasm, skill and colour. Both stories preview full reports inside, the students' presentation meriting the magazine's centre spread.
Also in colour this month are a preview of Kilcullen Drama Group's Lieutenant of Inishmore, which will likely entertain full houses, so book your tickets now. There's a parade of pictures from Kilcullen Photography Club on the theme of Nature, and the colourful Bit of Business from Gillian Rea this month is about local entrepreneur Lynda Murphy's Sonny Bear children's clothing emporium, now bricks and mortar as well as online.
Back on the drama topic, Mary Orford looks through the newspapers about the early days of amateur productions in Kilcullen, some of which made news far beyond what was then a small village. The piece is a time capsule about local entertainment and talented enthusiasts who laid the foundations for those giving us today's much appreciated plays.
In people stories, a report on Ned Kelly's 70th birthday celebrations recalls old skills still needed today. Rani Grennell tells all about her appearance on First Dates Ireland. Joe O'Connor answers 20 Questions. And Noreen Dowling gives us an account of a bride's wedding day dental emergency.
Our regulars continue to be busy at their keyboards. Daithí de Róiste highlights Pollardstown Fen as a place to relax in nature. Sean Landers continues his Somerville-Large chronicles with some revelations about the influence of Maria La Touche at Carnalway. Billy Redmond, inter alia, muses on Brendan Behan and what might have happened if the eminent writer had the benefit of a higher education? Noel Clare, meanwhile, is treated to an unexpected Royal Canal barge trip in Out & Away from Kilcullen. The contributions from the Creative Writers Group this month are a humorous piece from Julie O'Donoghue and a poem from Anne Gaynor.
The pre-school and primary school pages are as usual full of the day to day fascinating things which Kilcullen's youngsters get to do in and out of class
Another month, another Bridge, another serving of slices of Kilcullen life. Usual outlets, usual €2.
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