Kilkenny Things to Do

Kilkenny is a medieval city of 24,000 people acclaimed internationally as a centre for craft and design. Each year Kilkenny hosts a number of internat... More

Kilkenny is a medieval city of 24,000 people acclaimed internationally as a centre for craft and design. Each year Kilkenny hosts a number of international festivals and this year the city is to celebrate its 400th birthday by putting on a festival which will run until December 31st 2009. The action will take place every weekend and will include street theatre, music and dance, comedy gigs and. See www.kilkenny400.ie for info. Kilkenny is characterised by many beautifully restored buildings and winding slipways - it is small and compact enough to explore on foot, yet full of fascinating histor... Show Less