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Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, January 8-14, 2020 Up Close

Whats on in Leitrim this weekend

Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, January 1-6, 2020

The Kilkenny Santa Run has become a festive favourite!

Santa Run and much more fun to be had in Kilkenny for the week ahead!

Coronas and Sinead O' Connor in Kilkenny as music scene hots up

So will you be getting into the spirit of Halloween this weekend?

Something for all ages and tastes at Hallowe’en in Kilkenny

Enjoy Halloween in Letterkenny this year.

A special spooky Kilkenny Gig Guide, October 31 - November 4

Sarah Goss, Grace Fagan, Jennie Hunt, Mairead Glendon, Ann Marie Gray, Wendy McGuinness, Tessa Millie, Laura Ale and Tess Kavanagh at the recent Cups Against Cancer Coffee Morning in Butler House

Spooky season is here: Be sure to get to as much as possible

Two table quizzes in Kilkenny for a good cause this week

Hallowe'en activities are part of the fun this week

Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, October 23 - 29, 2019

Who is Dundalk's all time favourite musical act?

Rock for Teac in Kilkenny this weekend

Tickets are €35 (for a three-course meal) for what promises to be a memorable evening

Tickets selling fast for Macra reunion dinner in Kilkenny

All the music and live entertainment

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, October 16 - 22, 2019
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The late Gerry O'Reilly, Freshford, Kilkenny

Music, entertainment — and remembering the late Gerry O’ Reilly in Freshford

The EP will be released on the Rollercoaster Record label and is available from Friday’s launch gig

Kilkenny band Audio Nerve set to unleash new EP

Beat CEO Gabrielle Cummins and Tom McGuire Chairperson of the IMRO Radio Awards Committee

Big night in Kilkenny for IMRO Awards

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, October 9 - 15, 2019

Legend of the local scene Michael O’ Grady holds the launch of CD Seed for Every Plough

High-energy bands and Kilkenny talent to the fore this week

Who is Dundalk's all time favourite musical act?

Kilkenny and Dublin band releases new single today

File pic: The Thomastown school is set to get a new extension with four classrooms

Darts and quiz to raise funds for St Nicholas’ National School in Windgap

Radio industry’s big IMRO bash in Kilkenny this Friday

Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, October 2 - 8, 2019

Mary Black and Saint Sister will have the Kilkenny at fever pitch

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, September 11 - 17, 2019
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Music for the camogie team’s homecoming was provided by Roisin Dubh PICTURE: HARRY REID

Over 800 people turned out at 20 venues for Hurls and Curls in Kilkenny

Whats on in Leitrim this weekend

Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, September 4 - 10, 2019

Hurls and Curls to ramp up All-Ireland fever in Kilkenny

Show your support for Kilkenny ladies ahead of Galway showdown

All smiles at new restaurant opening: Brian McFadden and girlfriend Danielle Parkinson enjoying the chicken wings at the launch of Wishbone on Kieran Street in Kilkenny

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, August 28 - September 3, 2019

Damien Dempsey among top live acts in Kilkenny this week

There will be a Jane Austen-inspired Gin Austen Lounge and photo booth with a specially selected menu of juniper berry tasting beverages

Gin Austen: Night time fun in Graignamanagh during Town of Books

Jimmy Connolly, Catherine McKnight, Connie Oveson, Trish Murray, Chef Chris Sandford, Jason Dempsey, Morgan Doyle, Ann Corr and Mona Leone. PICTURE: HARRY REID

Award-winning chef Chris Sandford lends a helping hand in Kilkenny

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, August 21-27, 2019

Old foes Kilkenny and Tipperary meet again: There's a Kill Tipp Night at Shortall's Bar this Thursday night

'Kill Tipp' night taking place in this Kilkenny town tonight

Watch out for secret garden music gigs in Kilkenny this week

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, August 15 - 22, 2019

Supporting the North West Hospice's biggest fundraiser.

La Leche League Kilkenny to host coffee morning

Team Aspect with their medals on the finishing podium

Team Aspect to be feted in Castlecomer tomorrow

Who is Dundalk's all time favourite musical act?

No shortage of festivals kicking off here in Kilkenny this week

Get behind Kilkenny's hurling heroes on corporate night

Part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival, Loosysmokes perform The Lightkeepers’ Last Stand, Castle Park

Ronan Tynan and Arts Festival swing into Kilkenny this week

Waterford What's On guide for the weekend.

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, August 7 - 13, 2019

Cartoon saloon and Lighthouse Studios at Kilkenny Castle for a film screening, which was one of 13 screenings in cities across Europe as part of Creative Europe 'A Season of Classic Films'

Kilkenny's outdoor gigs are just want we need for summer vibes

Here's this week's Kilkenny Gig Guide, July 31 - August 5, 2019

Mayor Martin Brett, Elvis and Myles Kavanagh at Kilkenny’s Graceland celebrating the launch of the upcoming Elvis Roots Festival. The festival gets under way in Hacketstown, Carlow on Sunday

Your Kilkenny guide to what's on this week, July 25 - 31, 2019

Whats on in Leitrim this weekend

Karaoke, jump 'n' jive, and the Riff Shop among highlights in Kilkenny this week

Kilkenny Outdoor Music Festival

Castlecomer is the place to be this August Bank Holiday weekend

What have you got planned this week and weekend?

Songs, storytelling, bikes, bikers and barbecues in Kilkenny this week

Kilkenny mock wedding looks set to be a great night

Here's your Kilkenny Gig Guide, July 17 - 22, 2019

Nine days of events for Kilkenny Home Rule Club birthday

Moot Art and Music Festival and Finbar Furey among Kilkenny highlights this week...

Dancing at the Crossroads in Dunbell, Kilkenny

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