Latest Events in Kilkenny(May Updated)

YOUTH DRAMA CAMP Mon 7 - Fri 11 July 10am – 4pm Age 8 – 11yrs Age 12 – 15yrs Join us at Barnstorm Theatre Company for a summer filled with creativity, laughter, and unforgettable memories! Barnstorm Theatre Company has been a cornerstone of Kilkenny’s arts scene, nurturing young talent and producing exceptional theatre for over three decades. In our week-long drama camp, young people will be immersed in the world of theatre and drama learning and developing skills in performance and theatre making, building confidence, making friends and having lots of fun! Hosted by our brilliant facilitators and some very exciting Special Guest Facilitators, this promises to be a summer camp you won't forget. Just €150 10% concessions for siblings - Apply PROMO CODE Sibling-BT Bring your own lunch. For more information contact us on 056 7751266 or email jo@barnstorm.ie Information Source: Barnstorm Theatre Company | eventbrite

Welcome to Nathan Carter Live in the Hotel Kilkenny event! Get ready for a night filled with amazing music and great vibes at the Hotel Kilkenny. Join us for a live performance by the talented Nathan Carter and enjoy an unforgettable evening with friends and family. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience live music in person. Grab your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away! Information Source: Nathan Carter | eventbrite

Schools IN Teen Disco Friday 3rd January 2025 @ Kilkenny Rugby Club Doors @ 8.30pm Please drop at Club and Collect From Woddies Car Park from 11pm No Club Shirts Further Info call Noel 0872831174 Strictly No Refunds/Swaps/Resale of Tickets Information Source: Kilkenny RFC | eventbrite

Experience the magic of equality and inclusivity at Equal Vibes in Kilkenny. Taking place at Kilkenny College on Castlecomer Road, this event on December 13, 2024, promises a day filled with inspiring discussions and impactful workshops. Join like-minded individuals in embracing diversity and celebrating unity. Tickets are available for €13.85, offering access to a transformative experience that will leave a lasting impression. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a movement towards a more equitable society.

CONNLA'S WELL: John Moriarty & Sacred Stories With Martin Shaw An evening of storytelling, poetry & the work of John Moriarty marking the 18th anniversary of Johns passing. Dr Martin Shaw is a storyteller and writer from Dartmoor in the far west of Britain. He is the editor of, A Hut At The Edge of The Village a book of selected writings from John Moriarty. John Moriarty was an Irish writer and philosopher acknowledged for his profound insights and mystical perspective on modern life. Information Source: Ancient Voices at Kells Priory | eventbrite

Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical pieces, your favorite Christmas classics and a variety of traditional tunes performed by fantastic musicians from all across Ireland. Niamh Sheehy Soprano is joined by The Castlecomer Male Voice Choir, James Rice, Billy Carrigan and Friends, Eilís Fox Soprano, Amie Dyre Soprano and Orlaith Mulholland Soprano. Information Source: Kilkenny City Macra | eventbrite

Experience the captivating live performance by Nathan Carter at Hotel Kilkenny on February 7, 2025. Delight in an evening of country music at this esteemed venue located on College Road in Kilkenny. Tickets for this memorable event are priced at €39.09. Immerse yourself in the melodious tunes and lively atmosphere as Nathan Carter takes the stage. Join fellow music enthusiasts for an unforgettable night filled with singing and dancing. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this special musical event.

Kilkenny GAA are running a coaching coference aimed at youth coaches and club coaching officers in male and female. Join us for an insightful evening focused on Session Design, Principles of Play, Games Models, Coaching Strategies and Club DNA. There will also be an informative piece on planned regional club workshops, support and new resources for clubs in 2025 Information Source: Kilkenny Coaching and Games | eventbrite

One of the few traditional storytellers or Seanachaí still working in Ireland, join Eddie Lenihan in the picturesque venue of St. Marys church in Historic Kells to hear his tales of Irish Myth and Folklore and other ancient Irish traditions. Eddie will be supported by local musician Jack McHugh. Renowned for his poetic lyricism and soulful vocals, McHugh is a troubadour whose music transcends genres, weaving stories that resonate with the human experience. Drawing inspiration from life's highs and lows, Jack's acoustic compositions are a poignant reflection of love, loss, and the journey we all navigate. Doors open at 7:30PM Information Source: Ancient Voices at Kells Priory | eventbrite

Wednesday 12 March, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 16 April, 5.30pm to 7.30pm We’re hosting two sessions of Funding Club, an initiative for Kilkenny artists to meet and work on funding applications together. For these two sessions we will be focusing on the Agility Award, Arts Council funding, deadline Thursday 24 April. The session can be used to share current practice and process, talk through research and ambitions, as well as offer helpful feedback and advice. We’d like to hear how the Tea Houses can support you in your application: do you need a meeting space, room to experiment, or somewhere to make a mess? We'd love to hear more! Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. WiFi is available. We are committed to creating a safe space for everyone involved to take part equally. The space is fully wheelchair accessible. If anyone has any further access needs for this event please don't hesitate to get in touch with Rachel Botha at bothar.work@gmail.com Illustration by Gemma NicConchra. Hosted by curator Rachel Botha. The Tea Houses project is initiated and organised by the Kilkenny Arts Office. Information Source: Rachel Botha | eventbrite

Please join us for our annual night to celebrate Kilkenny College Rugby. Friday the 2nd May at 7pm in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow. We will have awards on the night recognising our current players and past players who have reached representative levels and professional achievement in the past year. We will also be acknowledging our 6th year players who have played with the school for the previous 6 years. We will also be having our annual inductee into our Kilkenny College Rugby Hall of Fame . A Question and Answer session with Leinster's Charlie Tector and our guest of honour on the night will be Mr. Trevor Garrett. Guest Speaker, Music on the night and a 3 course dinner for only €55. Information Source: Kilkenny College | eventbrite

Riot City Wrestling is BACK at the RCW Academy on the road to the KEY TO THE CITY for RCW: MEAN ST MAYHEM #59 - SMASH N' SLAM! Come see the current and future stars of South Australian Pro-Wrestling compete in the ultimate proving groud! You'll witness the high-flying RED SMASH, the powerful DEAN BRADY, the heroic SUPER SIGMA, the ultra-athletic HAYLEY HENDRIX and MANY MORE! It's the absolute best in action and entertainment LIVE from Kilkenny! Information Source: Riot City Wrestling Pty Ltd | eventbrite

J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic tales of Middle-earth are a cultural phenomenon, still growing fifty years after his death. Join us to meet the man behind a whole mythology and follow in his footsteps as he creates The Lord of the Rings. We’ll discover the young love, the deep friendships and the tragic sorrows that helped forge his ideas. And we’ll dive into his immense imagination to explore the fundamentals of his world of elves and hobbits, dragons and Dark Lords. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks John Garth is a journalist and author of the acclaimed biographical Tolkien and the Great War, winner of the Mythopoeic Award for Scholarship 2004, and was Fellow in Humanistic Studies for 2015–16 at the Black Mountain Institute, University of Las Vegas, Nevada. Other writings include the definitive study of Tolkien's undergraduate life, Tolkien at Exeter College, nominated for the same award in 2015. He speaks regularly on Tolkien and related topics, in person and on air. John has also taught full-length and short courses on Tolkien for Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education, for UNLV, and online for the Mythgard Institute at Signum University. Testimonials from our guests ⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S ⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy J Information Source: Seed Talks | eventbrite

Drawing Course at St. Canice’s Cathedral Thursday mornings, 10.30am – 1pm / 7th November – 28th November 2024 4 week course €50 Due to popular demand we will be running a second Drawing Course at St. Canice’s Cathedral. Join artist Graham Carew for this four week course in drawing and sketching the wonderful surroundings of St. Canice’s Cathedral. Graham will lead participants through various techniques, observing shape and line, reacting to the beauty and unique setting of the Cathedral. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a variety of mark making materials to record what they see and how they interpret the space. This drawing course is open to all levels. All materials provided. This course is kindly funded and supported by Community Education, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Information Source: St Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower | eventbrite

Billy Byrne's Presents: Hugh Buckley + Scott Flanigan Two of Ireland’s most in-demand improvisers join forces in a rare concert setting. Pianist Scott Flanigan, no stranger to audiences at Billy Byrnes, is joined by one of Ireland’s leading guitarists, Hugh Buckley, to play through some of their favourite standards and more. Flanigan starred recently on Buckley’s newest album Purple Dayz, featuring songs from the 1960s and 1970s in organ trio format, and the duo will be visiting some of these tunes as part of this concert. Both musicians relish the format to play in this stripped down format, and guarantee a night of great jazz at Billy Byrne’s. Information Source: eventbrite

Welcome to enVELop! Fresh from a stellar sold out performance at Dublin’s RHA Gallery, classical violinist Hilda O’ Mahony brings enVELop to St. John’s Priory on Sunday, 24th November. A Kilkenny debut for O’ Mahony who will be joined by international concert pianist Máire Carroll, who recently performed at Kilkenny Arts Festival in August. enVELop, created by Hilda O Mahony, presents the audience with a fusion of classical music and live, interactive visuals. The concert will feature violin/piano works by Phillip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Max Richter, Ludovicio Einduani, Bela Bartók & Valentin Silvestrov and live visuals by artist marQu. Expect a unique, informal atmosphere with vibrant lighting and visual projections, illuminating the walls of the intimate and stunning surrounds of St. John’s Priory. A performance not to be missed! Limited number of Early Bird tickets for enVELop are priced at €15.50 and go on sale Friday, 18th October at 9am. Doors 7pm I Show 7.30pm (60 minute performance). Kindly supported by the Kilkenny County Council, Night Time Economy Scheme. Information Source: enVELop | eventbrite

Discover the essence of athletic conditioning at the Carlow Coaching & Games Introduction to Conditioning event, taking place on November 28, 2024, at Tyndall College in Carlow. This insightful session will delve into the fundamentals of physical preparation and performance optimization. Uncover the secrets to improving endurance, strength, and agility under the guidance of experienced professionals. Secure your spot today for just €5 and elevate your training to the next level.

Join us to mark the conclusion of Carrie Lynam’s residency at the Tea House with a special in-conversation event featuring artist, curator and arts educator Claire Halpin. The discussion will delve into both Clare’s and Carrie’s practices, focusing on research processes, as well as modes of production and creation. Carrie’s work questions how the erosion of personal privacy in our digital age affects how we view and portray ourselves online. She creates portraits of an era adrift, where identity and information can be ambiguous, manufactured and malleable. Her curiosity lies in the plasticity of knowledge and appearance. Her handmade art objects have a dual function, to transform and obscure. The often-pliable mask can be manipulated into countless temporary facades, it has no single form thus exposing a process of transformation and illusion. Carrie has used her current residency to explore new directions in contexts and making. Producing a large mixed media drawing Making a Scene (200cm x 100cm) alongside a period of research, documented on @notlondonbased. Making a Scene splices the real and the imagined to conjure images that are both familiar and disconcerting, true and manufactured. – Kilkenny based visual artist Carrie Lynam graduated with a first class honours degree in Fine Art from TU, Dublin and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Community Art Education from the National College of Art; Design (NCAD). She is currently a student on the Masters of Design History and Material Culture at NCAD. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, with work in the permanent collection of The National Museum of Scotland, and various private collections. Winner of The Progressive Vision Curtin O’Donoghue Emerging photography prize at the Royal Hibernian Academy in 2020. Her practise has been documented through feature articles in various print publications such as Irish Arts Review, Dazed, Love, New York Times Style magazine to name a few and as an invited guest speaker at international art and design conferences with Boston University, National Museum of Scotland and Pictoplasma, Berlin. In addition to her solo artistic practice, she engages with diverse collaborations, such as commissions for John Galliano’s couture house Maison Margiela and most recently with Irish artists Dirty Laundry Collective on a film piece, Venous Returns for the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Claire Halpin is a Dublin born and based socially engaged artist, curator and arts educator. Claire’s recent solo exhibitions include: Panorama Europa, UCC/ Jean Monnet Research Commission, Glucksman Gallery, Cork (2024); Primo Piatto at Gallery Cabaret Voltaire, Rome (2023); Augmented Auguries (2022), Raw War (2019) and Glomar Response (2016) at Olivier Cornet Gallery, Dublin; DECK – A Collection of Found Playing Cards at The LAB Gallery, Dublin (2022). Claire’s work explores themes and concepts around contested territories and histories through painting. The current series are responding to different sites of conflict and protest – from cultural wars, migrant crisis, to the current wars in Gaza and Ukraine as well as the ongoing forgotten wars away from the media lens. The spectacle and theatrics of conflict and protest documented and recorded through paint. – Unfortunately the studio Tea House where the in-conversation will take place is not wheelchair accessible. If anyone has any further access needs for this event please don't hesitate to get in touch with Rachel Botha at bothar.work@gmail.com. The Tea Houses project is proudly initiated by the Kilkenny Arts Office and programmed by Rachel Botha. Information Source: Rachel Botha | eventbrite

Global Game Jam is a worldwide game jam where everyone takes part in a local site. Cats Making Games is running a hybrid site for Kilkenny, running on both a discord server and two in person events in Kilkenny Mayfair library. More details on the Global Game Jam site here. This event page is for kicking off GGJ with a theme reveal, and collectively brainstorm ing around the theme. If you can't make it in person, you can watch the theme reveal streamed on the discord and take part from home. There'll also be a brief primer on how Downpour works, a simple game engine that's easy to get started with. Everyone can then spend the rest of the time making a simple game of their own. If you want to prepare you can have some pictures ready on your phone and download Downpour here: For iOS For Android You can also check out some examples of games that you can play in your browser here: downpour.games Information Source: Cats Making Games | eventbrite

Global Game Jam is a worldwide game jam where everyone takes part in a local site. Cats Making Games is running a hybrid site for Kilkenny, running on both a discord server and two in person events in Kilkenny Mayfair library. More details on the Global Game Jam site here. This day finishes out our GGJ period. People are free to show up and start a game this day or finish out something they've already begun. We'll need to vacate the library at 5pm, so we'll all start to collectively submit from 4pm and then retired to a pub where we can check out each other's games. Information Source: Cats Making Games | eventbrite

MISSION PRESENTS JET Li - Drum n Bass Shakedown Come join us for a night of high-energy drum and bass with the legendary JET Li! Local legends Organic Produce, Ashling Zeta, Cleveland Mike and Swiss on support. Information Source: Crossroads Recording | eventbrite

3 HOUR HOLIDAY WORKSHOP! Single session ticket Thursday 20 February 3 to 6 In Your Journey, rediscover the joy of creating treasure maps by doodling symbols that reflect your values and wishes. Your Journey is a 3 hour workshop that brings the fun of treasure map-making into a deeper exploration of your life’s path. With doodling and symbolic reflection, you'll create a personal map that highlights your values, aspirations, and important milestones, while connecting with likeminded kids. We start with a grounding meditation to help you begin imagining your life's journey. Then you’ll stain the paper to give it an old, weathered look, reminiscent of ancient treasure maps. This creative process allows you to metaphorically reflect on the history of your journey so far, setting the stage for a meaningful exploration in the next session. While the paper dries, you’ll add personal symbols to your map, representing your milestones, wishes and future explorations. Through group discussions and mindful activities, you’ll reflect on the symbolic travels you’ve had, as well as what lies ahead. The process is fun and hands-on, encouraging both self-discovery and a deeper connection with your life’s narrative. By the end, you’ll have created a personalized map that reflects your values and aspirations—complete with the look and feel of a treasure map—and a fresh perspective on your life's journey. We close it with a wax seal. Join us for Your Journey and take the time to reflect, create and connect! Information Source: Conscious Crafting | eventbrite

There will be five Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (formally Foundation Course), three Gaelic Football and two Hurling/Camogie. Participants must complete both the Friday and Saturday session. ICGG Football (Tyndall College) February 21st & 22nd. Information Source: Carlow Coaching & Games | eventbrite

Single session ticket Thursday 27 February from4 to 6 Discover the beauty of simplicity and connection in this single-session or two-session Pebble Bash workshop. Create meaningful and fun pebble art, explore gratitude through journaling and embrace mindfulness. Perfect for meeting new people and enjoying creative storytelling. Step into a world of creativity and mindfulness with the Pebble Bash Workshop, where ordinary pebbles transform into art with stories to tell. Designed for anyone seeking connection, reflection, or a simple creative escape, this single-session workshop blends thoughtful reflection with hands-on crafting, creating a uniquely enriching experience. The session begins with a guided meditation, immersing participants in a calming beachscape to set the tone. From there, participants explore gratitude and inspiration through journaling, reflecting on the unique stories that each pebble holds. This mindful exercise leads to the heart of the workshop: creating pebble art pictures that symbolize themes of connection, nature, and love. Whether it’s a mother bird watching her egg, turtles representing unity, or a pair of mice symbolizing love, each art piece carries its own personal meaning. Participants are encouraged to reimagine simplicity, using pebbles and minimal materials to craft something profound. Beyond crafting, this workshop fosters opportunities to meet like-minded individuals in a welcoming, creative space. It’s perfect for anyone seeking to reconnect with themselves, nature, or others. Information Source: Conscious Crafting | eventbrite

The Female Athlete - Lessons from High Performance Sport Come join us and Team Ireland's expert practitioners at South East Technological University Carlow to hear about their experiences working with elite Olympic and Paralympic female athletes. This aim of this conference is to explore lessons from high performance sport with leading practitioners in their field. It will provide insights for students, researchers, academics and practitioners on the challenges and experiences of working with high performance female athletes. The conference will also highlight the impact and translation of scientific research to applied practice in elite female athletic performance. Use this link in browser to get directions to SETU Carlow: https://www.setu.ie/about/setu-campuses/carlow-campus/visiting-the-carlow-campus Information Source: HealthCORE, SETU Carlow | eventbrite

Salsa dance is a Latin movement style that originated in Cuba, but draws on movement styles from around the world. It's usually done with a single partner, but subgenres can make way for a dance party involving a group of people exchanging partners Information Source: Kate O Brien, Founder of TDCK | eventbrite

Building a game from scratch, focusing more on the design decisions you might make in the process of making an interesting design that should draw in players. Information Source: Cats Making Games | eventbrite

Moon Music, an orchestral reimagining of Coldplay’s most iconic songs, will be presented by the OneOrchestra Group at St Canice’s Cathedral. Set beneath Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon, this performance merges orchestral music with visual art to create a rare, immersive experience. Under the direction of Michael Amadi, founder of OneOrchestra, this special performance will transform Coldplay’s familiar melodies into a rich, cinematic soundscape. The band’s timeless songs are reinterpreted through a string quartet, piano, and voice, creating a dynamic atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. Coldplay’s music speaks to something universal, says Michael Amadi. With Moon Music, we bring that connection to life through orchestral sound. It’s an immersive experience, where every note is amplified by the energy of the space, creating a moment that feels unforgettable. The historic St Canice’s Cathedral provides the perfect setting for this event. The cathedral’s acoustics, combined with Jerram’s stunning lunar installation, create a captivating visual and auditory experience. This collaboration between music, space, and light offers a fresh perspective on Coldplay’s music, bringing it into a new context where every detail is enhanced by the environment. This performance is not just a concert — it’s a complete sensory experience, where the music, setting and atmosphere come together to create something truly special. Information Source: St Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower | eventbrite

A programme of solo piano music inspired by Luke Jerram’s lunar installation, Museum of the Moon, will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at 8pm. This special event marks the closing night of the installation's visit to St Canice’s Cathedral, fittingly coinciding with the New Moon. Esteemed classical pianist David McEntee will present a carefully curated programme inspired by Jerram’s work. The recital will feature Debussy’s iconic Clair de Lune, Beethoven’s celebrated Moonlight Sonata, compositions by Grieg and Sibelius, and selections from beloved film scores. Originally from Belfast, David McEntee is a distinguished concert pianist now based in the Burren, Co. Clare. With over two decades of experience teaching piano and music theory, he holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cork School of Music (2009–2013), where he specialised in piano performance and pedagogy. He also holds a Diploma in Teaching and Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (2007–2008). David has studied with prominent figures including Dearbhla Collins, Réamonn Keary, and John O’Conor. At the Cork School of Music, he received mentorship from Nicholas O’Halloran and head of department Gabriela Mayer, while also gaining conducting experience under Alan Cutts. David is an accomplished soloist who has performed on prestigious stages, including the Mendelssohn Remise in Berlin, where he delivered a programme of works by Beethoven and Liszt. He is the recipient of numerous awards from piano competitions across Ireland, including in Dublin, Sligo, Wicklow, and Cork. Additionally, he has participated in masterclasses with internationally acclaimed pianists such as Barry Douglas and Pavel Nersessian. Information Source: St Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower | eventbrite

Mother’s Day Macramé & Mindfulness Retreat 🌿✨ Indulge in a half-day retreat of creativity, relaxation, and connection. Unwind as you weave a beautiful macramé piece in a warm, mindful atmosphere—perfect for bonding with your mother, daughter, grandmother, or a friend. This special event is designed for adults and children aged 12 and above, making it a wonderful experience to share across generations. After the workshop, step into an elegant and glamorous setting for a delightful afternoon tea, where you’ll be treated to delicious sweets, delicate finger sandwiches, and fragrant teas—all served in a beautifully refined atmosphere, making this experience even more special. To create a more intimate and charming atmosphere, we are keeping this event exclusive to just 15-20 participants, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all. What’s Included: ✨ All materials to create your unique macramé piece 🎨 Your handcrafted artwork to take home 🧵 Extra materials for another creation at home 📜 Printed step-by-step knotting guide 🍰 A luxurious afternoon tea in an elegant setting 🎁 A gift bag with a contact for extra tips & advice 🎊 A little surprise inside your party bag 🎟 Limited spots available—book now! ❗ Suitable for adults & children aged 12 and above. ❗ Information Source: Kamba Design by Andrea Woods | eventbrite