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Kilkenny

Take a trip to Ireland’s top crafts county and have a few laughs while you’re at it!

Stoneware Jackson Pottery, Inistioge
Jerpoint Abbey
Kyteler's Inn
Angling on the River Nore, Inistioge

From left to right: Stoneware Jackson Pottery, Inistioge, Jerpoint Abbey, Kyteler's Inn, Angling on the River Nore, Inistioge

A vibrant, flourishing city with a fascinating medieval history and a thriving crafts industry, Kilkenny is one of the  South East's most appealing places to visit.

With an 800-year-old Norman castle looking over the ancient streets, Kilkenny has transformed itself into a hip cosmopolitan destination with a diverse range of restaurants, lively pubs and bars.

The city also hosts one of the world’s top comedy festivals, The Cat Laughs Comedy Festivals, with acts from all over the globe offering excellent entertainment.

For a quieter pace of life, head out into the unspoiled surrounding countryside where you’ll experience the tranquil River Nore and beautiful forest parks.

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The Parade Tower - Kilkenny Castle

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

The Parade Tower is Kilkenny Castle’s dedicated functions area. It incorporates the entire west wing and includes two of the...

Blues and Swing

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Music in Kilkenny

22 Nov 2009 - 22 Nov 2009

Music in Kilkenny - Comprises of a number of concerts taking place in St. Canice's Cathedral, Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan,...

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

23 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Watergate Theatre.

Salsa Club

24 Nov 2009 - 24 Nov 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

Fred

27 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009

Fred at the Set Theatre.

Front Line

28 Nov 2009 - 20 Dec 2009

Front Line, the Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders exhibit 'Defending Life with Life'. A stunning exhibition...

Blues and Swing

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Salsa Club

01 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

Blues and Swing

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Salsa Club

08 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

Monty Python's Life of Brian

09 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Monty Python's Life of Brian at the Watergate Theatre.

An Triail

09 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

An Triail at the Watergate Theatre.

Blues and Swing

12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Harlem Gospel Choir

12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Harlem Gospel Choir at the Watergate Theatre.

Salsa Club

15 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

The Sword in the Stone

15 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Sword in the Stone at the Watergate Theatre.

The Little Mermaid

16 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Little Mermaid at the Watergate Theatre.

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

18 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer at the Watergate Theatre.

Blues and Swing

19 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Salsa Club

22 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

Blues and Swing

26 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Blues and Swing at the Langton's.

Salsa Club

29 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Salsa Club at the O'Faolain's, Kilkenny.

Kilkenny Arts Festival

06 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

Kilkenny Arts Festival - 6 to 15 August 2010. Kilkenny Arts Festival, is ten days of the best in music, art, theatre, craft, dance...

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Did you know?

Gulliver’s Travels author Jonathan Swift was educated at the Kilkenny Grammar School.