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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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Romantic Kilkenny: 10 things for loved-up couples to do on Valentine’s weekend

By Kilkenny Now 13th February 2020 0

When it comes to looking for things to do on St Valentine’s weekend, you don’t have to look any further than the Marble City. Kilkenny, with the breathtaking Castle, beautiful medieval streets and mounth-watering array of top restaurants, is Ireland’s most romantic city, full of things for loved-up couples to explore. Whether it’s culture, shopping,

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Fenway Park or Nowlan Park? Smithwick’s will reward your RED SOCKS with a pint

By Kilkenny Now 12th July 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY ARE we in Boston or Kilkenny? One of Kilkenny’s most famous brands is asking people to wear RED SOCKS in the city this weekend, and if you do – they will give you a free pint. Smithwick’s is getting into the festivities of the big weekend in Kilkenny. Show your red socks […]

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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”. […]