An exhibition of blacksmith art has opened at Kilkenny’s Butler House and Gardens, featuring some stunning creations from some of Ireland’s most talented smiths.
Kilkenny Civic Trust, in partnership with Design & Crafts Council Ireland and the Irish Artist Blacksmith Association, held an official opening of the Garden Exhibition of Blacksmith Art in the Garden of Butler House on Friday.
The exhibition will run for the duration of Kilkenny Arts Festival in the Garden and the Castle Yard.
5. John and Caroline Collins at the Exhibition at Butler House
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6. Mary Blanchfield, CEO DCCI & Ann Phelan, Ops Mngr at Butler House, introduce the Blacksmiths' Exhibition at Butler House
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7. Colm Bagnall, IABA, addressed the gathering in the Butler House Garden
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8. Visitors gather in the garden at Butler House to listen to the introductions about the Blacksmiths' Exhibition
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