Category Archives: Kilkenny

Four Beautiful Destinations in Ireland You Can Get To By Train

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Seamus O'Murchu

Experience Interrailing If you’re looking for something new to experience, interrailing is the most relaxing way to travel and to explore new cities across Ireland. It’s the new way to experience culture and explore breathtaking views. Explore the wonderful beauty … Continue reading →

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2015 SUBTITLE European Film Festival

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny City will once again play host to the 2015 SUBTITLE European Film Festival between the 23rd & 29th November. The festival provides a unique platform for many of the popular continental European films that are not generally screened in … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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Magical memories await at the Kilkenny Arts Festival

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kilkenny Arts Festival – Ireland’s oldest multidisciplinary arts festivals returns between the 7th and 16th August 2015. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland to promote two Irish Arts Festival’s with online films

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Two of Ireland’s most popular festivals, the Galway International Arts Festival and Kilkenny Arts Festival, will be promoted with the help of new online films produced by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading →

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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kilkenny Roots Festival has been running since 1998 and has proved to be a huge hit with some of the finest names in the Americana/Roots canon. The festival is due to take place between the 1st and 4th May in … Continue reading →

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10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 1]

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

2014 proved to be a memorable for Irish tourism with record numbers visiting but 2015 promises so much more! Continue reading →

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Europe’s finest on show at the SUBTITLE European Film Festival

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The third annual SUBTITLE European Film Festival takes place in Kilkenny City between 24th and 30th November 2014. Continue reading →

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New additions to Ireland’s Blue Book’s collection of country houses, hotels and restaurants for 2015.

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Blue Book is an elite collection of the countries finest country houses, hotels and restaurants. Entries into this prestigious guide are selected on strict criteria with a major emphasis on properties with a strong individualistic style, atmosphere and character … Continue reading →

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A different take on the economy at the Kilkenomics Economics Festival

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Some of the leading economists, financial analysts and media commentators from across the globe join up with some of the sharpest local stand-up comedians at the annual Kilkenomics Economics Festival. Continue reading →

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