Things To Do in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Arts & Culture

The unique mix of history with the here-and-now makes Kilkenny a melting pot of arts and culture exploration and a rewarding day out. 

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The Set Theatre

Welcome to Set Theatre, a state of the art 400 capacity music venue in Kilkenny, constructed in 2009, designed by the renowned David Collins Studio.…

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Music in Kilkenny

Music in Kilkenny brings international and Irish artists of exceptional quality to perform in beautiful and historic venues of this medieval City and County. Music…

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Shankill Castle

Shankill Castle has been home to the Cope family since 1991. They have opened up their vibrant house and gardens for visitors to experience the…

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Cushendale Woollen Mills

Located in the lush Barrow river valley Cushendale is the oldest woollen mill in Ireland, with a heritage dating back to when the monks of…

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Design & Craft Council of Ireland

The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) is the national agency for the commercial development of Irish designers and makers, stimulating innovation, championing design…

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The Watergate Theatre

Kilkenny is steeped in theatrical history. From the time the Duke of Ormonde (1698) brought the first Strollers Theatre group to Kilkenny, to the present…

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Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre

Nestled at the foot of the old Ballykeeffe Quarry, Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre brings the authentic atmosphere of an open-air Italian theatre to the quaint Kilkenny countryside.…

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Butler Gallery

  Butler Gallery is one of Ireland's leading contemporary art galleries and museum's with a permanent collection. They are located in Kilkenny City Centre at…

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Cartoon Saloon

Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon is an Academy Award®-nominated animation studio formed by Paul Young, Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey in 1999. From award-winning short films such…