festivals and fairs around north killkenny

This annual event gets better every year and never fails to raise the roof. Last year there was a wide list of international stars of the best in roots music such as Shooter Jennings and The .357s, Dan Arborise, The Sadies, Po'Girl and the Magnolia Electric Co.. And remember that it’s always better to book early to avoid disappointment....

An outdoor summer long  festival, from May to end of August. Events are held at various weekends.The events are held in a unique setting of and old disued quarry. Ballykeeffe Midsummer Festival is held to coincide with the summer solice. Hear the best of traditional , folk and classical music and more....

Once a schoolyard pastime now a highly skilled, eagerly contested competition for a holiday voucher for 1000 by young and old. On Sunday 28th expect to find lots of Halloween games, wonderful food, exhibitions, stalls, a treasure hunt and lots of craic....

THE KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL

Kilkenny Arts Festival is entering its 35th year and has experienced phenomenal growth in recent times. The festival is recognised nationally and internationally as one of Ireland’s biggest and best multi-disciplinary arts festivals. The festival is renowned for attracting leading artists and performers across all art forms from around the world. Stunning visual art, original and innovative theatre productions, spectacular street entertainment,...

This annual event has become the premiere comedy festival for all comedians from Ireland, the UK, overseas in the USA, Canada and even Australia. Though it may not be Ireland’s largest festival it is certainly has the most fun and is the best craic....

Kilkenny Celtic Festival explores and celebrates all aspects of Irish language and Celtic traditions in the context of their shared history and culture with the Celtic Nations employing lectures, song, dance, music, crafts and art.  The festivial normally runs between the last week in September and the first week in October....