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Welcome to Kilkenny: Army of trained volunteers on hand to guide visitors to city

By Kilkenny Now 11th July 2021 0

A team of trained volunteers have been unleased on the streets of Kilkenny to give a very special cead milé failte to visitors to the Marble City. The Kilkenny Welcome Team are a group of over 21 trained volunteers who will meet and greet visitors to the city, providing a warm welcome along with visitor […]

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Young Australian continues to lead the way as Ireland’s big guns find form at Irish Open in Mount Juliet

By Kilkenny Now 3rd July 2021 0

Australia’s Lucas Herbert stretched his lead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown yesterday, shooting a second stunning round in a row. It was a day when the Irish players, including Kilkenny’s Mark Power, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell found their range, but still find themselves […]

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Major new plans to upgrade and develop Kilkenny Castle

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2021 0

Major new plans to develop and upgrade access to Kilkenny Castle, making it easier for everyone to visit, explore the castle and grounds, and display new discoveries, have been unveiled. The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, the body that manages Kilkenny Castle has made a comprehensive application which would see alterations to the building […]

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Huge boost as Kilkenny is designated a World Craft City

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2021 0

A significant international honour has just been bestowed upon Kilkenny, which will push the city and county to the forefront of the crafts and design industry globally. Kilkenny has just been designated a World Crafts Council Craft City and Region, one of only four regions to achieve this recognition in Europe. This prestigious internationally recognised […]

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Kilkenny walking tour named country’s best staycation experience

By Kilkenny Now 30th June 2021 0

A walking tour of Kilkenny city has been voted the top staycation experience in Ireland by followers of the world’s largest travel website. With people seemingly resigned or excited by the fact we will be staycationing for the second year in a row, Tripadviser – the world’s leading travel guide, has been told by its […]

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‘Another twist’ – delay to reopening of indoor dining and drinking confirmed

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2021 0

People who are fully vaccinated will be able to avail of indoor hospitality in the coming weeks, however, thousands of people in Kilkenny not vaccinated yet have been left out in the cold as has many of those in the restaurants and pubs sector. Taoiseach Michéal Martin addressed the country this lunchtime about the further […]

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And action! ‘Beauty of Kilkenny’ stars in new film about to hit the big screen

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2021 0

A new feature film based in Kilkenny will be hitting the silver screen in the coming weeks. “Poster Boys,” described as the “road trip movie of the summer”, tells the story of a dysfunctional uncle, who in a desperate attempt to save his job takes his 10-year-old nephew, on a cross country adventure in a […]

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Green light for large new 123-bed hotel on historic site in Kilkenny city

By Kilkenny Now 23rd June 2021 0

A large new 123-room bedroom hotel will be built on the site of a former hospital in Kilkenny city. It comes after Green Wolfe Limited received planning permission from Kilkenny County Council to proceed with their plans to transform the site of the old City Infirmary into guest accommodation, The new hotel will be located […]

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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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New bike hire centres for six Kilkenny towns and villages

By Kilkenny Now 21st June 2021 0

Kilkenny is trying to lure cycle enthusiasts and families this summer with a new countywide network of bike hire hubs. The cycle hubs will open up Kilkenny’s most historic and scenic areas for visitors to explore at their own pace on two wheels. Located at Inistioge, Thomastown, Windgap, Callan, Castlecomer and Graiguenamanagh, each hub will […]