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Easter Art Fair a treat at Castlecomer Craft yard

Take a trip to Castlecomer on Easter Monday, April 18th, and treat yourself to a host of beautiful art! Local artists and artists from around the country will be exhibiting their work at an outdoor event in the Castlecomer Craft Yard. Among the ...

14 Apr 2022 at 12:32

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A life and legacy, an evening to celebrate Castlecomer's Seamus Walsh

An evening of entertainment to commemorate Seamus Walsh's life, writings and his dedication to keeping the coal mining heritage alive will take place at Castlecomer Discovery Park on April 8. Seamus was a prolific writer, and his books “Coal ...

23 Mar 2022 at 12:00

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Kilkenny park named ‘Ireland’s Best Activity Provider’ by Reader Travel Awards

Castlecomer Discovery Park in North Kilkenny has been named as ‘Ireland’s Best Activity Provider’ for 2022. The major accolade was awarded by Reader Travel Awards, an annual competition that showcases the best of Ireland. Set in the former ...

24 Jan 2022 at 14:17

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North Kilkenny park to benefit from €1.5 million in supports for Social Enterprises

Castlecomer Demesne Company based at Castlecomer Discovery Park is one of over 30 social enterprises to benefit from a €1.5 million government fund, Fine Gael TD, John Paul Phelan, has confirmed. Deputy Phelan said that the Castlecomer ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:30

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Castlecomer Discovery Park in North Kilkenny condemns 'mindless vandalism'

Castlecomer Discovery Park have condemned 'mindless' vandalism committed on its grounds overnight as their expensive kayak trailer was pushed into a lake. As a result, the Discovery Park couldn't offer kayaking to people that booked ...

26 Aug 2022 at 13:51

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Buy some original art at Castlecomer 'car boot' art sale

Are you an art lover? Would you like to own an original piece of art that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? A group of local artists from Castlecomer have come together to organise a curated art fair event. The event is the first of ...

08 Nov 2021 at 15:56

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Enjoy Elf Village fun and much more at the Castlecomer Discovery Park this festive season

Christmas is always a special time at Castlecomer Discovery Park, and although Santa isn’t stopping by this year there are plenty of festive events and experiences to enjoy. The elf village becomes Christmas central this year, ...

20 Nov 2021 at 20:18

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Taking the first steps into a new career at Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park is delighted to announce the second year of its Foundation Programme in Adventure Tourism, run in partnership with Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board. The Adventure Tourism sector is ...

24 Oct 2021 at 17:30

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Castlecomer Discovery Park uses creative communication to tackle climate challenges

The Castlecomer Discovery Park welcomed the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Fidelis Doherty last week to showcase some of their greening projects which are being completed in collaboration with the Council’s ...

27 Sept 2021 at 15:35

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Castlecomer Discovery Park is making its rich coal mining heritage accessible online

As we celebrate Heritage Week, its an opportune time to look at how Covid-19 has impacted the way we access heritage. The pandemic has indeed severely impacted the arts, cultural and heritage sector worldwide: with many ...

14 Aug 2021 at 16:33

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Watch: Brand new €500,000 Skywalk Challenge opens at Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park’s brand new €500,000 Skywalk Challenge has officially opened today - extending from three metres to a jaw-dropping 11 metres above ground, offering visitors an opportunity to navigate over 40 ...

11 Jul 2023 at 14:18

Five things to do with kids in Kilkenny at Halloween

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Five things to do for kids in Kilkenny at Halloween

If you’re looking for things to do for the Halloween holiday in Kilkenny, here’s a list of child-friendly suggestions to keep the little dears amused when they are on their mid term break. Shankill Castle The Great ...

18 Oct 2022 at 13:00

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