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TradFest Kilkenny 2014
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TradFest Kilkenny 2014

TradFest Kilkenny 2014 St Patricks Weekend (Friday 14th – Monday 17th March) A feast of traditional music, song & dance! Last year saw the first ever Kilkenny Tradfest take over the city for a St Patrick’s Weekend full of craic agus ceol.  This year we are delighted to bring Kilkenny […]

The Gathering Kilkenny Reception 2014
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The Gathering Kilkenny Reception 2014

 On the evening of 10 February 2014, the Chairman of Kilkenny County Council Pat Dunphy hosted a special evening in County Hall to acknowledge the contribution made by individuals and communities throughout city and county to ‘The Gathering 2013’. The Year of the Gathering in Kilkenny featured a vibrant and […]

The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland
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The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland

A UNIQUE BOOK, A PERFECT GIFT, A GREAT CAUSE   Featuring fascinating stories from events organised as part of The Gathering Ireland 2013 including the Harper Family Gathering in Kilkenny, and a collection of reflections on Ireland from influential individuals such as Colum McCann, Bono, Marian Finucane and the late […]

Shankill Castle Halloween Scarefest
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Shankill Castle Halloween Scarefest

Shankill Castle Halloween Scarefest takes place from 18th October to 10th November, and features the following fun events GHOST TOURS: A night-time, candle-lit tour led by the castle residents through the most haunted areas of the castle and the ancient grave yard. Tours start from October 18th. On Halloween night […]

St Canice’s Cathedral Patronal Weekend. 11th- 13th October 2013
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St Canice’s Cathedral Patronal Weekend. 11th- 13th October 2013

St Canices Cathedral’s patronal weekend will take place from the 11th -13th October. The weekend will includea lecture from Canon Adrian Empey  and concerts featuring Malcolm Proud, Regina Nathan, The Michael John Chamber Orchestra and St Canices Cathedral Choir Friday 11th October at 1pm Lunchtime Bite Lecture  Canon Adrian Empey […]

Jack and Jill Kilkenny Cycle
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Jack and Jill Kilkenny Cycle

Saturday 14th September 2013 –  “Get on Yer Bike for Jack & Jill”. A Jack & Jill Gathering – The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation Charity Cycle to Kilkenny takes place on Saturday 14th September 2013. We invite people the world over to gather and join us for our annual cycle to Kilkenny via the picturesque back […]

Arts Festival 2013
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Arts Festival 2013

  With only 24 hoursto go until the opening weekend of the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival there are some really impressive acts taking place from this Friday August 9th. Take a look here and book your tickets today online or by phone on 056 77 521 75 or in person at the […]

Dig Deep Castlecomer
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Dig Deep Castlecomer

Castlecomer will be celebrating its mining heritage this weekend, with a number of events planned for the town.  The official opening will take place on Friday at 7.30pm with former miner Jim O’Neill and his daughter Mary. Saturday will feature guided tours of the old pit head, with a ceílí mór […]

IDEATE Festival
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IDEATE Festival

  IDEATE is a multi-disciplinary mini-festival about making. It explores and celebrates craft, design and creativity through experimentation and collaboration and aims to build a community of practice actively engaged with innovation, technology and design. The festival has been devised and produced by the Crafts Council of Ireland and the National […]

Marble City Sevens Rugby Festival
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Marble City Sevens Rugby Festival

  Kilkenny Rugby Football Club are hosting the Marble City Sevens Rugby Festival which will take place on the 28th, 29th, 30th June 2013. This fun filled weekend will see teams from all over Europe and Ireland compete for the coveted title of Marble City 7’s Rugby Champion. Included in […]