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The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office officially launched the 26th edition of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet during the Kilkenny Arts Festival on the 13th August 2026 in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. It
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Kilkenny County Council, in association with Age & Opportunity and Tyrone Guthrie Centre, is pleased to announce that the recipient for the week-long residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre this year is
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Kilkenny County Council Public Arts Commissions – ‘All to Play For’ at the Watergate Theatre Monday 10th August, 12noon – 2pm. Free entry. The film is approximately 10 minutes long and will play
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Artist Connect Bursary supports artists in building community and supportive structures that will facilitate greater connections within Kilkenny’s artistic community. The aim of the bursary is to enable artists to create opportunities
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A total of 150 people of all ages from all backgrounds are involved in The Alice Project, a reimagining of Kilkenny Witch Trials. Line Producer, Joe Murphy explains, “We’ve a great mix
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One of the most inspiring Creative Ireland projects delivered in Kilkenny in 2025–2026 was the Global Dance Club, an initiative led by members of Kilkenny’s international protection community that celebrated cultural diversity,
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Celebrating the Launch of Fuaim na Cuimhne (Sound of Memory) in Care Settings Across Kilkenny This June marked the strong beginning of Fuaim na Cuimhne (Sound of Memory), a live arts programme
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Opening Times: Thursday 6 August – Saturday 29 August Open daily for the Kilkenny Arts Festival then Thursday – Saturday, 11.30am to 5.30pm LOCATION: The Tea Houses Bateman Quay Kilkenny Kath’s
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Launch of ‘Potential (After Pool (No Water))’ Tea Houses, Kilkenny – 5pm to 8pm Thursday 25th June Sarah Joan K, in collaboration with Cult Collective, invite you to an open studio sharing
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Location: Teahouses, Bateman Quay, Kilkenny Dates: 18th – 31st July 2026 Opening Hours: Thurs- Sunday 12 – 5pm (excluding Sun 26th) Opening Launch: Saturday 18th July 3 – 5 pm Chosen Families
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