AMBER STARS FOR YULEFEST
Since 2020, Amber’s meaningful community star installations have formed part of Yulefest Kilkenny celebrations. This year Amber’s One Million Stars Project is delighted to partner once more with Yulefest Kilkenny, along with support from MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, to showcase the Amber Selfie Star at the Goods Shed Square. Members of the public are invited to snap a Christmas selfie at the star […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTMAS MARKETS
With over 75 artisan food trucks and ctaft vendors, Mountain View Christmas Markets, are a must, this holiday season! Recognised as one of the biggest and best markets in the country, Mountain View is the place to be this festive season.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Featuring spectacular, creative, quirky Christmas trees of all kinds, in the stunning setting of St. Canice’s Cathedral. This annual display is a unique Christmas event for all ages to enjoy! The collection on display is a community collaboration. With local groups, families and individuals invited to submit a creative Christmas tree, created out of any medium and in any shape or size. […]
SANTA TRUCK
SANTA TRUCK IN AID OF LARALYNN’S CHILDRENS HOSPICE Due to popular demand The Santa Truck is coming back to town! Santa & Mrs Claus will be arriving to Kilkenny in style on December 9th. Come out and say hello at this unique Christmas experience. Watch the lit-up Santa truck drive past or join us at […]
MRS CLAUS’ FAMILY FARM
Come meet Mrs Claus’ animals at her mobile farm on the Parade in Kilkenny city. Learn about and interact with small animals in the magical setting of The Parade overlooked by Kilkenny Castle. Featuring Nore Valley Mobile Farm. Open to all age groups the farm is fun and educational.
SOCIAL DANCING WITH THE DANCE CLUB KILKENNY
Get your dancing shoes on and get involved this festive season! Kate O’Brien of The Dance Club Kilkenny is inviting you to shake off the cobwebs and come dance on The Parade. With performances by The Dance Club Kilkenny and with help from experienced dancers, it’ll be a fun way to spend an afternoon! Set up in […]
SANTA RUN
Santa’s unite for a great cause! Raising funds for St Vincent De Paul Dig out your Santa suit and get warmed up for a winter morning run in the beautiful Kilkenny Castle Park. The family fun run will take place on Sunday the 17th December 2023 at 11am. There will be a 2km and 5km […]
STORIES & SONGS WITH SANTA CLAUS
SANTA IS COMING TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU! Join Santa Claus & Helena the storyteller for a fabuously festive, fun-filled show of stories and songs. Registration required. Check out date and time of your local library visit below. Urlingford Library: Tuesday 12th December @ 6.30pm Register at: urlingford@kilkennylibrary.ie Ferrybank Library: Wednesday 13th December @ […]
THOMASTOWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION & TCN COFFEE MORNING
Thomastown Community Network invite you to show your creative side by entering their Gingerbread House competition. Regardless of age, background or experience, everyone is welcome to enter ! Competition entry is free and prizes include a choice of great local gift cards up to €50 value. Entrants should drop their Gingerbread Houses to the Thomastown […]
CHRISTMAS AT KILKENNY CASTLE
You are invited to come along and experience the magic of the beautifully decorated rooms of Kilkenny Castle on the afternoons of Sunday 10 and 17 December. While wandering through the castle you will enjoy the wonderful music of the talented pianist, Helen Hughes (10 December) and Dynamica Quartet (17 December) Visits are self-guided. Complimentary tickets will be available […]
