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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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Enjoy County Kilkenny for FREE on the 11th October

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The tourism body for Kilkenny City are offering visitors an especially cheap day out on Saturday, 11th October, for Kilkenny FREE Day.  Buildings all over the city and County Kilkenny will be open to visitors free of charge throughout the day giving … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny clinches Irish Tidy Town award

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny was named Ireland’s tidiest town after pipping almost 849 other contenders to the revered title. Continue reading →

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Shortlist for 2014 Top Tourism Towns unveiled

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A short-list of 15 towns and villages from across Ireland has been unveiled by the national tourist board, Fáilte Ireland, all of which are being put forward for consideration in the 2014 Tourism Towns Awards. Continue reading →

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A barrel of laughs awaits at the Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

They say laughter is the best medicine and there is nothing like a good stand up comedy show to put a smile on ones face and to help one to relax and relieve stress at times. Plus the best in … Continue reading →

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European Film Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

From November 25th to December 1st 2013, Kilkenny plays host to Ireland’s newest film festival, ‘Subtitle’. This is only the second year of the festival and it’s your chance to watch some of Europe’s finest films that can’t be seen … Continue reading →

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Spooky Tales at Irish Castle this Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

As tonight is Halloween night, this will be our last suggestion this year on how to spend the spooky night. Have you considered taking one of the ghost tours of Shankill Castle in Co. Kilkenny? The Castle was built in … Continue reading →

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Cat Laughs Comedy Festival returns to Kilkenny in 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June 2013 will be a great time for Ireland vacations because the well loved Cats Laugh Comedy festival will be making its comeback to Kilkenny. Besides the usual comedy greatness, revelers will now be able to … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny Artisan Food Trail Guide

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Last night, coinciding with the opening day of the Savour Kilkenny Festival of Food, which runs over the bank holiday weekend finishing on Monday 29th October, a Kilkenny Food Trail Guide was launched, which is aimed at bringing lovers of … Continue reading →

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Air Canada extends service between Ireland and Canada

Posted on January 24, 2008 by joan.oconnell

Yesterday in Dublin Air Canada announced the resumption of their scheduled services between Toronto and Dublin starting on 20 May 2008. Due to high demand Air Canada have started the service earlier than in previous years with flights four times … Continue reading →

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