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Musicians from the Irish Chamber Orchestra playing a surprise pop-up concert under the arches of the historic Tholsel on Kilkenny’s High Street for last year's Kilkenny Arts Festival
The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, has announced €126,000 in Fáilte Ireland funding to enhance and promote three festivals in Kilkenny.
Kilkenny Arts Festival will received a grant of €75,000 from Fáilte Ireland to enhance the event this summer.
Kilkenny Animated will receive €30,000 and The Cats Laughs €21,000 in funding to help promote the festivals.
Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract more than 200,000 overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute €108 million to the economy every year.
Fáilte Ireland, as the National Tourism Development Authority, identified festivals as a key component for tourism growth, particularly during off-season times in its plans for 2019.
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