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National Mentoring Programme 2026

April 20, 2026
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41 writers selected for  National Mentoring Programme 2026 After a national callout by the Irish Writers Centre for their National Mentoring Programme (NMP) in December 2025, 41 writers have been awarded places

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National Mentoring Programme Open Call 2026

December 15, 2025
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Irish Writers Centre Opens Applications for National Mentoring Programme 2026. Island-wide initiative pairs emerging writers with leading Irish authors Applications for the Irish Writers Centre’s acclaimed National Mentoring Programme (NMP) open on

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Local Writer Selected for Irish Writers Centre’s National Mentoring Programme 2025

June 18, 2025
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Local writer Trish Norton is chosen for the Irish Writers Centre’s prestigious National Mentoring Programme 2025, following an exceptional response to this year’s nationwide callout, which attracted 354 applicants. Each selected writer

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Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2025

February 26, 2025
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Applications are now open: Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2025 Calling all writers! Are you looking for feedback on your writing? We are delighted to be sponsoring a writer from County Kilkenny

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Local Writers selected for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme

June 12, 2024
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Local writers Ann Murtagh and Caroline Sutherland have been selected by the Irish Writers Centre to receive professional literary mentoring over the next eight months from an acclaimed Irish writer of their

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Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2024

February 27, 2024
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Apply to the IWC National Mentoring Programme 2024   Calling All Writers! Each year, the Irish Writers Centre sets up over 30 mentorships across the island of Ireland. Writers receive sustained creative

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Culture Night 2026 takes place on Friday, 18th Sep Culture Night 2026 takes place on Friday, 18th September. All events are FREE to attend. This year sees an exciting and expanded Culture Night Late programme in Kilkenny city, supported by Kilkenny Night Time Economy in partnership with Kilkenny Arts Office. Culture Night Late 2026 features eight diverse events running past 9pm across multiple venues and public spaces in the city. Come and explore with us this Culture Night! Part of a nationwide celebration that has been bringing communities together for over 20 years, Culture Night sees venues, artists, community groups, galleries, museums and cultural organisations opening their doors late into the evening for a vibrant programme of events. #CultureNight #OícheChultúir
To celebrate Culture Night Kilkenny on Friday 18th To celebrate Culture Night Kilkenny on Friday 18th September, there will be a participatory ‘drop-in’ event taking place in the exhibition space. During the evening, visitors of all ages and abilities will be invited to engage with the exhibition through a hands-on charcoal drawing workshop inspired by the charcoal and egg tempera artworks of plants on display. Participants will work from freshly gathered plants and flowers sourced from the re-wilded land of an Spéir ARK, while experiencing an original soundscape created from field recordings made on-site by guest musician Kate Powell. During the evening of Culture Night, Kate Powell will perform live alongside the soundscape installation. Venue: Mayfair Library Time: 5pm - 7.30pm #culturenight #culturenightkilkenny #culturenight2026 #oíchechultúir
Culture Night Kilkenny on Friday 18th September. Culture Night Kilkenny on Friday 18th September. Exploring the decentralisation of art spaces and challenging our perception of urban spaces, this Culture Night an unassuming car park will transform into a living exhibition. Melding art and music in a unique environment, “Remedy/Resistance” will feature experimental films, accompanied by electronic musicians and a performance artist, each responding live to the visuals of the car park, bridging the gap between the digital and the physical. Venue: Market Cross Car Park Times: 6.30 – 10pm #culturenight #culturenightkilkenny #culturenight2026
Culture Night Kilkenny returns on Friday, 18th Sep Culture Night Kilkenny returns on Friday, 18th September 2026, inviting people of all ages to discover, celebrate and experience the rich artistic and cultural life of our city and county. Culture Night is a unique opportunity to enjoy free access to arts, culture, heritage and creativity in all its forms, with an exciting programme of events taking place across Kilkenny City and County. #culturenight #culturenight2026 #culturenightkilkenny
🔥 Final day! Today is your last chance to catch B 🔥 Final day! Today is your last chance to catch Burning Down the House, My House by Kathryn Ashill at The Tea Houses. Here, Kath talks about her drawing Help Thee Quench the Fire, which draws on the fascinating history of fires in Kilkenny. If you haven’t made it in yet, pop by today before the exhibition closes! 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 📅 Saturday, 29 August 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm #KilkennyArts #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses #KilkennyHistory
Take a look in person at some of @kath_ashill’s dr Take a look in person at some of @kath_ashill’s drawings in @tea.houses.kilkenny. There's just today and tomorrow left to catch Burning Down the House, My House at The Tea Houses. Here, artist Kathryn Ashill, talks about one of the drawings in the exhibition, sharing some of the ideas and humour behind the work, including some The Simpsons influences 💛 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 📅 Today & Saturday, 29 August 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm #KilkennyArts #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses
🔥 Just a couple more days to catch Burning Down th 🔥 Just a couple more days to catch Burning Down the House, My House! In this video, Kathryn Ashill talks about 'Emergency / Argyfwng / Éigeandáil', one of the works in the exhibition. The piece brings together the words for “emergency” in English, Welsh and Irish, reflecting on language, place and how we respond when crisis strikes. There’s only Friday and Saturday left to visit the exhibition, so don’t miss your chance to see it. 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm 📅 Until Saturday 29 August #KilkennyArts #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses
🔥 Meet the Fire Nymphs In this video, Kathryn Ash 🔥 Meet the Fire Nymphs In this video, Kathryn Ashill talks us through Fire Nymphs — miniature theatre flats inspired by Disney cartoons, with a hidden sound piece tucked inside. It’s playful, a little unexpected and a perfect example of how the exhibition uses humour and popular culture to explore and process trauma. Curious? Come see them for yourself 👀 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 📅 Until 29 August | Thu–Sat 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm Burning Down the House, My House by Kathryn Ashill. #KilkennyArts #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses
🔥 Have you seen the flames outside The Tea Houses? 🔥 Have you seen the flames outside The Tea Houses? They’re a glimpse of Burning Down the House, My House, an exhibition by Welsh artist Kathryn Ashill exploring fire, crisis and what happens when the unexpected hits home — with humour, playfulness and plenty to think about. 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 📅 Until 29 August | Thu–Sat 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm Pop in and take a look 🔥 #KilkennyArts #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses
🔥 Burning Down the House, My House Opened as part 🔥 Burning Down the House, My House Opened as part of @kilkennyartsfestival, Burning Down the House, My House is an exhibition by Welsh artist, performer and drag king @kath_ashill, now showing at @tea.houses.kilkenny. Drawing on Kathryn’s experience of a serious house fire and research into the history of fire in Kilkenny, the exhibition explores fire, crisis and our ability to respond when the unexpected hits home — with humour, playfulness and a fresh perspective. In this video, Kathryn gives an overview of the exhibition and the ideas behind the work. 📍 The Tea Houses, Bateman Quay 📅 Until 29 August | Thu–Sat 🕦 11.30am–5.30pm #KilkennyArts #KilkennyArtsFestival #KathrynAshill #BurningDownTheHouseMyHouse #TheTeaHouses
SEWING SEEDS is back! Join us for a series of wor SEWING SEEDS is back! Join us for a series of workshops this Autumn with artist Arran Murphy that explores creative ways to repair, reuse and remake. To book please email kathy.conlan@kilkennycoco.ie
A wonderful afternoon today celebrating the launch A wonderful afternoon today celebrating the launch of Kilkenny's 2026 Broadsheet. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, especially of course to the fifteen poets whose contributions fill this year's edition with beauty, insight and inspiration. Special thanks to Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Kilkenny Arts Festival Poet-in-Residence, for launching the Broadsheet, and to Jane Robinson for her outstanding work as editor. Broadsheets will be available in all Kilkenny Library branches from next week. #KilkennyBroadsheet #PoetryLaunch #KilkennyArts #IrishPoetry
Kilkenny County Council Public Arts Commissions - 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 on a loop between these times. All to Play For is a dance film that celebrates former hurling and camogie stars. Developed and shot on location in Kilkenny with All-Ireland medal winners Anne Dalton, Ann Downey, Liam Fennelly and Tommy Malone. More than a sports story, it lifts the viewer into something felt rather than simply seen. The film uses dance to embody connection, community, drive and determination, showing that, even after the whistle blows, it’s still all to play for. Commissioned and funded by Kilkenny County Council’s Public Arts Programme 2024-2027, funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Kilkenny County Council’s vision for public arts is to ensure that people who live in and visit Kilkenny experience captivating, challenging and culturally diverse high-quality public art projects. For details visit: https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/festival/programme/all-to-play-for#info #kilkennycountycouncil#kilkennyarts#kilkennyartsfestival
Artist Connect Bursary- APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Th Artist Connect Bursary- APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. The aim of this bursary is to enable artists to create opportunities for themselves and other artists across art forms to come together to network, build relationships and share knowledge. For full details visit: www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 31ST #kilkennyartists#kilkennyart#artscoucil#kilkennycountycouncil
Kilkenny Artists Café An informal monthly gatheri Kilkenny Artists Café An informal monthly gathering for Kilkenny artists. Curated by Eamonn Maxwell Location: Tea Houses Date & Time: 10am on Saturday 1st August. Join us at the Tea Houses for our regular Artists' Café, a relaxed and welcoming gathering for Kilkenny artists to connect, share ideas, discuss their creative practice, and enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Whether you're an emerging artist, or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome. We would be delighted if you could share this event with your own networks and help spread the word among fellow artists.The Artists' Café is shaped by the interests and needs of those who attend, so if there are particular topics or themes you would like to see explored at future gatherings, please let us know we are always keen to hear suggestions. Please note this an in-person session at the Tea Houses, Kilkenny. Link in bio to to book
REMINDER Deadline is this Thursday 16th July to ta REMINDER Deadline is this Thursday 16th July to take part in the Arts Office's Artists Workspace and Accommodation Survey. Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitioners, performers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, designers, interdisciplinary artists, the Arts Office wants to hear from you. We are carrying out an Artists' Work Space and Accommodation Needs Analysis to better understand current requirements, future demand, and the barriers artists and creative practitioners face in accessing suitable and affordable spaces to live and work. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established practitioner your experience matters. Have your say and help build a stronger future for the arts in Kilkenny. Deadline for completed surveys Thursday 16th July 2026. Complete the survey through the link in bio. #artists #artsandculture #artistsworkspace #CreativeSpaces #artistssupportartists
CHOSEN FAMILIES Ki McBride | Shane Gallagher Cho CHOSEN FAMILIES Ki McBride | Shane Gallagher Chosen Families is a collaborative portrait exhibition exploring the relationships we create beyond traditional ideas of family with artist Ki McBride and curated by Shane Gallagher. Rooted in the experiences of LGBTQ+ participants, the project celebrates the friendships, solidarity and care that help us not only to find support, but to discover, express and become our most authentic selves. Bringing together photography, video, sound, personal objects and participants' own contributions, the exhibition presents seven co-created portraits. Rather than simply photographing people, each work emerged through a process of collaboration, with every participant helping to shape how they, their relationships, and their stories would be represented. Each portrait carries the traces and memories of that shared experience. While portraiture has often been used to commemorate power, status or biological family, Chosen Families turns its attention to the people we choose—and who choose us in return. It honours friendship, community and care as relationships equally worthy of being seen, remembered and celebrated. As part of Kilkenny Pride, the exhibition will also host a Chosen Families Portrait Event on Saturday 25 July from 4.00 pm at the Tea Houses. Pride attendees are warmly invited to drop in with their friends, partners or chosen family to have a portrait made together. Each group will receive a complimentary digital copy of their photograph, extending the project beyond the gallery and celebrating the connections that continue to strengthen our communities. ________________________________________ Opening Tea Houses, Kilkenny: July 18th | 3:00 – 5:00p.m. Exhibition Dates Sat 18th – Fri 31st July Opening hours: Thurs – Sunday 12 – 5pm (excluding Sunday 26th) Chosen Families Portrait Event (Kilkenny Pride) Tea Houses, Kilkenny: Saturday 25 July | 4.00 – 7.00pm
Please join us at The Tea Houses on Bateman Quay, Please join us at The Tea Houses on Bateman Quay, Kilkenny City this Friday evening 10th July for the opening of the Artist's Book Fair. There will be a selection of unique artist's books for you to peruse, from one-off architectural pieces to zines. We also have some summer sounds provided by DJ Kieran Kehoe. Please stop by. Have a look. Bring a friend. And a beer or a mineral! Please see the attached Evite below for more details. I look forward to seeing you on Friday or over the weekend fair! https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/artist-book-fair-at-the-teahouse/
Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitio Visual artists, makers, writers, theatre practitioners, performers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, designers, interdisciplinary artists, the Arts Office wants to hear from you. We are carrying out an Artists' Work Space and Accommodation Needs Analysis to better understand current requirements, future demand, and the barriers artists and creative practitioners face in accessing suitable and affordable spaces to live and work. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established practitioner your experience matters. Have your say and help build a stronger future for the arts in Kilkenny. To complete the survey click the link in our bio. #Artists #Artsandculture #Artistsworkspaces #Creativespaces #Artistssupport
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