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Kilkenny Events

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Attending a Kilkenny Event? Stay at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny City, located on the South East of Ireland, has so much to offer any visitor from its rich Medieval history, to its bustling pubs and restaurants and its great selection of shops. Kilkenny is especially renowned for the busy calendar of Festivals that its hosts every year – from the legendary Cat Laughs, Kilkenny Arts Festival and Savour Festivals to the smaller Roots Festival, Kilkenny Animated and Kilkenomics; it’s like whatever your interest you’ll find a festival to suit! The 4 star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, being located in the heart of Kilkenny City is the perfect base for a stay during a festival. You’ll find that the hotel is the hub for many festival go-ers and the choice venue for key events on festival programmes. The atmosphere is always ‘electric’ as people gather to enjoy the festival events and all that Kilkenny has to offer; on your doorstep at Kilkenny Omonde Hotel.

And with a great selection of Hotel Breaks, you will find that it makes the ideal base when exploring Kilkenny City.

A Perfect City-Centre Location for Summer Days in Kilkenny

Our 4 Star Kilkenny Hotel really does have a great city centre location, only a short stroll to Kilkenny Castle or the many shops, cafés and restaurants for which Kilkenny has become well known. During summer why not make the most of the hotel’s great location and take a Family Picnic to the Castle Park. Available July and August. Please enquire at Reception.

We offer a great selection of hotel deals throughout the year.

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Taking place annually during the December in Kilkenny City & County

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Kilkenny Arts Festival

The Kilkenny Arts Festival takes place each August and includes a programme featuring a variety of art forms, from classical music, to theatre & dance and street theatre, Music and Literature. The Festival is an important fixture in Kilkenny and has been running for over…

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Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Enjoy world class comedy at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival & Stay at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

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Kilkenny Roots Festival

Kilkenny Roots Festival is celebrating 28 Years in 2026, has been running since 1998 and features some of the finest examples of its genre – from Blues, to Cajun and Bluegrass. The festival features a great mix and brings Kilkenny alive over the long weekend.…

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Kilkenny Yulefest

Yulefest brings the festive spirit to the streets of Kilkenny with a programme of events that is sure to be fun for all. Yulefest Kilkenny 2023 began on November 25th, with Santa’s arrival to the city and the opening of the Yulefest Christmas Market.

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Kilkenomics Festival

Ireland’s Unique Economics & Comedy Festival takes place in Kilkenny City

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Savour Food Festival

The Savour Kilkenny Food Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend in October each year in the heart of Kilkenny. There is an extensive programme of events in a number of venues around Kilkenny; celebrating all that is great about the local produce. The…

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St Patricks Festival Kilkenny

Each March, Kilkenny transforms into a vibrant celebration of culture, music and community as the St. Patrick’s Festival takes over the city. With lively streets, warm hospitality and festival spirit at every turn, Kilkenny offers one of Ireland’s most welcoming and creative St. Patrick’s experiences.

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Kilkenny Animated

A festival of visual storytelling, incorporating cartoons, animation and illustration

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Kilkenny Tradfest

Kilkenny is famed for its fantastic pubs and venues, and we’re delighted to bring another fantastic programme of Irish traditional and folk music to the heart of Kilkenny this St. Patrick’s weekend. Nothing beats the magic of live music!

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