Well-known American television star visits Kilkenny
News from the local notes section inside this week's Kilkenny People...
Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Olsson in the TV series Little House On The Prairie, has a major Kilkenny connection.
While researching her roots Alison discovered that her great-great-grandfather came from Tullaroan and that her great-great-grandaunt is interred in Tullaroan Cemetery.
Having travelled to Tullaroan to visit the cemetery recently, there was a big surprise waiting for Alison when she paid a visit to Seanie’s Bar - local farmer and former Kilkenny hurling All-Star Liam Keoghan, who is Alison’s fourth cousin.
Alison was overjoyed to meet her cousin, with the two staying to chat for some time.