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Inspiring innovation: Tourism industry leaders gather in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 11th October 2024 0

More than 200 of Ireland’s top visitor attractions and visitor experience operators will gather in Kilkenny this weekend. The operators are in town for the seventh annual AVEA (Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions) conference, under the heading ‘Innovation – Agility – Inclusion’. Global experts in the areas of innovation, agile business operations and

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Kilkenny museum receives funding to digitize important collection

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2021 0

A county Kilkenny museum is to receive close to €8,000 to digitize the collection they house. Under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2021, the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny will receive €7,600 for the digitisation of the gallery’s collection, which will enhance the visitor experience. Welcoming the funding announcement , Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said […]

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Wolfwalkers exhibition at Kilkenny’s Butler Gallery is virtually unmissable

By Kilkenny Now 13th January 2021 0

It’s lockdown and there is not a lot anyone can do, but people in Kilkenny can count themselves lucky as there is one truly extraordinary exhibition that is still going ahead online. The Butler Gallery is hosting an innovative online exhibition on what is bound to be the Kilkenny success story of 2021, Cartoon Saloon’s […]

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‘A challenging time’ – Kilkenny Tourism chief relishes new role

By Kilkenny Now 10th January 2021 0

Kilkenny Tourism has appointed a new chairperson. Ciarán Conroy has been appointed as head of the body charged with promoting Kilkenny city and county to domestic and international tourism markets. Mr Conroy brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, marketing and business development. Since 2016, Ciarán has held the position as CEO of Kilkenny […]

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History in the re-making: New campaign brings Kilkenny’s rich medieval past to life

By Kilkenny Now 10th September 2020 7

Kilkenny Tourism has launched an innovative new campaign that seeks to capitalise on our city’s rich medieval history. The Living History, Loving Kilkenny promotion explores the city’s 900-year-old history by linking up a large range of local attractions. New events and attractions have lined up exhibitions for visitors to explore at venus such as the […]

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It’s open! Ribbon officially cut on new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2020 0

Picture perfect … the ribbon has officially been cut on the new Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city following a ceremony today. The gallery will now open its doors to members of the public tomorrow following its move from Kilkenny Castle to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of the city. Attendees at the […]

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A work of art: New museum opens on historic Kilkenny city site tomorrow

By Kilkenny Now 5th August 2020 0

A brand new art museum will be formally opened by local TD and recently appointed Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan in Kilkenny city tomorrow. Butler Gallery will open its doors to members of the public on Friday. Previously located at Kilkenny Castle, Butler Gallery has moved to Evans’ Home on John’s Quay in the centre of […]

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US artist Gypsy Ray who was drawn to the charms of Kilkenny, passes away

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2020 0

A highly regarded and gifted artist, who made Kilkenny her home, has sadly passed away. Gypsy (Patricia) Ray, originally from Illinois in the USA, has been living in Johnstown since 2000. She quickly became extremely well-known within the arts and creative industry for her perceptive eye both as a photographer and sketcher, renowned for her […]

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Kilkenny’s St Patrick’s Day Parade called off, new €5 million city gallery’s opening cancelled

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2020 0

Kilkenny City’s St Patrick’s Day Parade is off, as is the parade in Graiguenamanagh. The decision to cancel this year’s parade was reached shortly after the government’s recommendation to cancel all of this year’s parade in the interest of public health. A statement released by the local authority read: “I wish to advise that due […]

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Locals offered early chance to see Kilkenny’s historical future as €4m building set to open

By Kilkenny Now 7th February 2020 0

A major tourism initiative which will attract thousands to one of Kilkenny’s most historic buildings is close to completion and people are being offered a sneak peek inside before it officially opens. Kilkenny County Council are to host an Open Day of the fully refurbished Evan Home, which will be the new site of the […]