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17 Nov 2025

Exciting Christmas Festivals scheduled to take place in Kilkenny this December

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Exciting Christmas Festivals scheduled to take place in Kilkenny this December

Santa Clause at Yulefest

Excitement is building in one Kilkenny community with news of another festival in the locality.

A Christmas Festival will take place from 1-5pm in Paulstown Community Hall on Sunday, December 7.

There are a handful of tables available still for local artists and crafters.

Meanwhile, there is less than one month to go until Santa Claus arrives in Kilkenny to officially launch Yulefest Kilkenny 2025.

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On Saturday, November 29, Santa will make his grand arrival to the city, boating along the River Nore, before making his way through the streets and arriving at Kilkenny Castle. There, he’ll be joined by special guests to switch on the spectacular Christmas tree lights on the Parade.

On that day, the Yulefest Christmas Market will open its doors for the first time. With a range of festive food and craft stalls in wooden huts along the Parade and Mayors Walk. Festivities begin at 2pm on Canal Square with live music and festive cheer. - READ MORE DETAILS HERE

More details in this week's Parish Notes...

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