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06 Sept 2025

TOP TEN things to do in Kilkenny on St Patrick’s Weekend

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Prepare to be entertained at this year's St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny!

From thrilling pyro displays, blending fire art and drumming, to the enchanting Kilkenny Tales & Legends Walking Tour and a range of unique family-centric circus acts, plus an electrifying fireworks display viewed from the grounds of Kilkenny’s majestic castle, this year’s program offers non-stop entertainment throughout the weekend festivities! 

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Live music will play a massive part in the festival with performers as varied as upbeat American marching bands, and trad and folk legends Hothouse Flowers and Shaskeen - it’s all happening this St Patrick’s Weekend in Kilkenny!

St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is supported by Fáilte Ireland (the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland), and is produced by Kilkenny County Council, to celebrate the unique arts, Irish music, culture and creativity that thrives throughout Kilkenny City and County.

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