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US marching band brave the rain and wind to entertain Kilkenny shoppers

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2019 3

THEY’RE known as the ‘Marching Braves’ – and this US High School band certainly lived up to their name as they got a taste of some miserable Irish weather in Kilkenny today. The Mandan Marching Braves from North Dakota donned rain macs as they marched up High Street earlier today, where they entertained shoppers before […]

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What a buzz! Your complete guide to St Patrick’s Weekend in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2019 0

KILKENNY will be buzzing in more ways than one on St Patrick’s Day as the humble bee is adopted as the county emblem for this year’s bank holiday festivities. The chosen theme, ‘Bring Back the Bees’, aims to highlight how important bees are to our everyday life. The black and amber bee will be honoured […]

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SPONSORED: Beat the bad weather blues with ‘Bubbles and Brunch’ at Butler House and Garden  

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2019 0

WHAT better way to escape the miserable weather than to unwind at a leisurely brunch with friends accompanied by the sound of popping corks and the gentle fizz of Champagne? If that sounds like an appetising prospect, Kilkenny’s award-winning Butler House and Garden is the place to be on Sunday, March 24 from 11.30 to […]

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SPONSORED: Kilkenny River Court Hotel: A magical medieval setting to make your wedding dream come true

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2019 0

KILKENNY’S River Court Hotel will be the place to be for brides-to-be this weekend as the renowned venue hosts its very special 2019 Wedding Showcase. The four-star hotel and popular wedding venue will open its doors to soon-to-be brides and grooms, newly engaged couples and their families for the intimate showcase between 2pm and 5pm this […]

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Travel bible National Geographic falls for Kilkenny’s medieval charms

By Kilkenny Now 14th February 2019 0

SOME of Kilkenny’s best-loved landmarks and businesses have been singled out for praise in a special feature on Ireland’s Ancient East tourism initiative published by the global travel bible National Geographic. The in-depth article identifies Kilkenny as one of 10 towns in the east of the country that are “saturated in stories of the past”. […]

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Pug Club hosting perfect dog day afternoons at Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2019 0

KILKENNY Castle is playing host to a different type of gathering in recent months as proud pug parent/owners meet for a good old grumble. Not that the dog lovers are complaining – ‘grumble’ is the term for a group of pugs. The cute canines and their owners get together every two months at Kilkenny Castle. […]

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‘Bring a friend’ – special parkrun in Kilkenny Castle to mark World Cancer Day

By Kilkenny Now 31st January 2019 0

RUNNERS of all shapes, sizes and ages will take place in a special parkrun at Kilkenny Castle on Saturday to mark World Cancer Day. Participants are being urged to “bring a friend” to reduce risk of cancer and highlight the health benefits exercise can bring in preventing the disease. Kilkenny County Council said: “Exercise can […]

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King Henry: ‘There is nothing as beautiful as walking up John Street and seeing Kilkenny Castle’

By Kilkenny Now 15th January 2019 0

HURLING legend Henry Shefflin has spoken of his deep pride representing Kilkenny and his beloved club Ballyhale, and how the city’s beauty still has the power to take his breath away. “When it comes to the city there is nothing as beautiful as walking up John Street towards High Street and seeing Kilkenny Castle come […]

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Kilkenny scrubs up nicely and climbs into ‘Top 10’ premier league of Ireland’s cleanest towns

By Kilkenny Now 7th January 2019 0

KILKENNY has cleaned up its act yet again – so much so that the city has climbed back into the ‘top 10’ premier league of Ireland’s cleanest towns. The Marble City finished ninth in a survey of more than 40 towns in the rankings – up seven places from the last Irish Business Against Litter […]