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Kilkenny is crowned ‘Cultural Destination’ at World Luxury Travel Awards

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2024 0

Kilkenny has been honored with the prestigious title of “Cultural Destination” at the 2024 World Luxury Travel Awards. The World Luxury Travel Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in the luxury travel sector, acknowledged Kilkenny for its unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and modern luxury. Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McCarthy said: “We are thrilled to

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‘Be our guest’: Kilkenny’s top B&B’s and guesthouses are showcased

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny Tourism has launched a week long initiative promoting all the county’s top B&B’s and guesthouses. ‘Be Our Guest’ week will showcase the hospitality and range of accommodation available in Kilkenny’s guesthouses and B&B’s this Summer. From city centre to small countryside towns, comfortable accommodation and traditional

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Kilkenny named one of Europe’s ‘most charming medieval cities’

By Kilkenny Now 20th February 2022 Post a comment

Kilkenny has been namd one of Europe’s “most charming medieval towns and cities”. The Marble City ranks alongside the likes of Bern in Switzerland, Bologna in Italy, and Colmar in France in a new top 20 survey carried out by Travel Mag. The publication noted that not only is Kilkenny home to one of the […]

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‘Great news for Kilkenny’ – Smithwicks Experience to reopen next year

By Kilkenny Now 13th October 2021 0

Kilkenny has received a major boost after it was confirmed that the award-winning Smithwicks Experience is to reopen next year. The news was confirmed by drink giant Diageo in correspondence to Kilkenny Mayor Andrew McGuinness this week. Last April it was announced the Smithwick’s Experience was closing permanently, resulting in the loss of jobs and […]

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New ‘Medieval Kilkenny Experience’ to attract 100,000 more visitors to city

By Kilkenny Now 22nd September 2021 0

A new ‘world-class’ medieval attraction will bring up to 100,000 new visitors to Kilkenny city, Fáilte Ireland announced this week. Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Civil Trust has been awarded €3.2 million to develop the new Medieval Kilkenny Experience. The new attraction will encompass the historic Town Hall (Tholsel), the existing Medieval Mile Museum and […]

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Major new plans to develop and upgrade access to Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 21st August 2021 0

Major new plans to develop and upgrade access to Kilkenny Castle, making it more accessible for visitors, have been given the green light. The proposal by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, the body that manages Kilkenny Castle, has been approved by Kilkenny County Council. The comprehensive plan will see alterations to the building […]

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Kilkenny makes new list of ‘must visit’ places in Ireland post-pandemic

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2021 0

Kilkenny has named in a new list of top places to visit in Ireland published by a UK newspaper. As Ireland reopens international travel, The Independent newspaper included Kilkenny in a list of 11 Irish destinations British visitors should journey to. Author Andrew Dickens described Kilkenny as a cultural, food and entertainment mecca in his […]

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Off the beaten track: €800,000 funding to improve Kilkenny’s walking trails

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2021 Post a comment

Almost €800,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities Kilkenny. The funding is part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ project. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities and improves access to rural homes and

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Kilkenny restaurant named one of Ireland’s best in new Tripadvisor survey

By Kilkenny Now 29th July 2021 Post a comment

A Kilkenny restaurant has been chosen as one of Ireland’s best by customers in a new list revealed this week. Campange, the Michelin starred restaurant on Kilkenny’s Gas House Lane run by chef Gareth Byrne has made it onto the top 10 best fine dining restaurants in Ireland, as part of Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice 2021. The […]

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Kilkenny tourism businesses can avail of new grants of up to €800,000

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 3

Local tourism operators have been urged to apply for new industry grants of up to €800,000. The funding is available under the next two phases of Fáilte Ireland’s Strategic Tourism Business Continuity Scheme, which was announced this week. Kilkenny TD John Paul Phelan said these phases of the scheme will provide financial support to visitor […]