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A Fresh Approach to Public Arts for Kilkenny Kilkenny is set to become a hub of artistic innovation as Kilkenny County Council announces five new bold public art commissions. Following a highly
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A court battle spanning generations led to an extraordinary and unprecedented decision which granted full legal rights of personhood to a river. But where the Whanganui River ends and the rest of
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The Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award in partnership with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office aims to support older professional artists to develop their practice, by creating time and space
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In March 2025 Kilkenny County Council Arts Office invited proposals from artists across the country to devise and deliver a project which would engage with our community raising awareness about the textile
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Get ready to ignite your imagination and celebrate creativity! Creative Kilkenny is thrilled to announce Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, a spectacular showcase of youthful innovation and creative flair. Mark your calendars as
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Join Us at The Teahouses for an exhibition by Saidhbhín Gibson: With Inclined Ear Saturday 10 May until Saturday 14 June Opening Times: Thursday to Saturday, 11.30am to 5.30pm Exhibition Opening: Saturday
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Kilkenny Arts Office is delighted to share the 12 poems selected by Rhyme Rag Editor Jessica Traynor. Rhyme Rag workshop’s took place in Loreto Secondary School and Grennan College resulting in beautiful
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As part of Kilkenny Arts Office’s community arts and climate action 2024 programme we continued to deliver Waste Not Want Not. This year’s programme is a natural progression and development of our
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We’re delighted that our beloved Embroidery Table has found a semi-permanent home for May and June! Join us for a creative journey during 24 drop-in sessions across two months. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer
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Teacher Artist Partnership+ 2025/26 A wonderful opportunity for creative practitioners of all disciplines to broaden their practice through Teacher Artist Partnership+ (TAP+) professional development and in-school residency programme. Closing date for
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