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EXPLORE KILKENNY THIS ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND

Medieval Mile Museum Kilkenny City. Explore Kilkenny this St. Patrick's weekend!

Come explore Kilkenny with local tourist attractions offering special events and offers this St. Patrick’s weekend !! St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny and Kilkenny Tradfest will be taking over the medieval city of Kilkenny this weekend ! March 14th – 17th. But Kilkenny is a tourist hot spot all year round with it’s beautiful 800 year […]

Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Parade 2025 set to become more accessible for everyone!

St. Patrick's Day Parade Kilkenny, Accessible viewing areas

Making St. Patrick’s Parade in Kilkenny City Accessible for Everyone! St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is all about celebration, inclusivity, and community. We want everyone to enjoy the magic of our festival, which is why we are prioritizing accessibility to ensure that as many people as possible can take part in the fun. Relaxed & Wheelchair […]

FAMILY & KIDS EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!

St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny Kids entertainment and Family Shows

PLAN YOUR FAMILY WEEKEND AT ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL KILKENNY – GET YOUR EVENT TICKETS NOW! St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is the place to be this St. Patrick’s weekend with four packed days of family fun from kids entertainment shows and funfair rides to music workshops and Fireworks! The Festival begins on Friday 15th with the […]

2025 Grand Marshal & Junior Grand Marshal

The 2025 St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny Grand Marshal will be… Rás na mBan winner, Olympian and Kilkenny woman Mia Griffin! Mia will lead the St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Kilkenny on March 17th (beginning at 1.30pm). Mia Griffin is an Irish road and track cyclist with the Irish national team who was part of the Irish […]

St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny unveils exciting four day line-up

St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny

This year’s festival is running from March 14 to 17 2025 and promises an explosion of sights, sounds and flavours with over 200 events on offer alongside it’s sister festival, Kilkenny Tradfest! St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny has grown this year from a one-day event to a lively four-day spectacle. A firm favourite for visitors in […]

Tickets on sale – St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny Box Office is NOW OPEN!

Pyro Collective Fire Show at St. Patrick's Festival Kilkenny. Get your tickets now at the Festival Box Office

The St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny Box Office is NOW OPEN! ️ Join us from March 14th to 17th, 2025, for a spectacular celebration of Irish culture, music, and community spirit. Secure your tickets today for a variety of St. Patrick’s Festival events: • St. Patrick’s Festival Fireworks Display: An explosion of colour over Kilkenny Castle […]

Call to bring big Kilkenny energy to the St Patrick’s Day Parade 2025!

Excitement Builds for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025 Parade: Applications Now Open! Kilkenny, Ireland – 24/01/2025 – The countdown to the 2025 St. Patrick’s Festival in Kilkenny has officially begun, with parade applications now open for community groups, performers, businesses, and local organizations eager to take part in this cherished annual event. This year’s parade promises to be a vibrant celebration of Kilkenny’s unique culture, creativity, and community spirit. Join us on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, 2025, the parade will wind through the historic streets of Kilkenny, bringing color, music, and joy to spectators from near and far. Be Part of the Parade Whether you’re a local band, dance troupe, school group, or creative organization, the parade is your opportunity to shine on one of Kilkenny’s biggest stages. Businesses and commercial participants are also invited to showcase their creativity and connection to the community by entering unique floats or performances. To participate, interested groups are encouraged to submit their application by Monday 17th of February. The application form and additional details can be found on the official festival website: stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com/parade-application-form. A Celebration for All The St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny is renowned for its inclusive atmosphere and dynamic programming, making it a highlight of Ireland’s national holiday. Organisers encourage entries of all kinds, with a special emphasis on creativity, diversity, and sustainability. Join the Fun! This year’s theme, BÍ BEO, BÍ LINN, encourages participants to COME ALIVE and bring their vision to life. Whether you’re a veteran participant or a first-timer, the 2025 parade is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Kilkenny’s rich heritage and make unforgettable memories with your team, group of friends or family. For more information, or to get involved as a participant, sponsor, or volunteer, please visit stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com. Let’s make the 2025 edition of St. Patrick’s Festival in Kilkenny a celebration to remember!

Excitement Builds for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2025 Parade: Applications Now Open!Kilkenny, Ireland – 24/01/2025  – The countdown to the 2025 St. Patrick’s Festival in Kilkenny has officially begun, with parade applications now open for community groups, performers, businesses, and local organizations eager to take part in this cherished annual event. This year’s parade promises to […]

What a weekend! Over 80,000 attend St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024

St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024 saw over 80,000 people attend the nearly 80 events across 4 days from March 15th – 18th.  Animating the whole of the city, with the festival’s biggest ever programme, visitors were entertained from day to night! From sold out children’s shows to performances from 4 American Bands, to fireshows and […]

St. Patrick’s Day Kilkenny 2024

Everything you need to know about the Kilkenny City St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024! The centre of our St. Patrick’s Festival, the Kilkenny city St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday March 17th at 1.30pm. Promising pageantry, craic and a celebration of community and culture! Communities and groups from around the county, as […]

Top Picks for St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024

Our favourite weekend of the year is nearly here! St. Patrick’s weekend has become a time to celebrate our community, culture and creativity with family and friends. St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny 2024, has four days worth of events to bring you together! The 50+ event programme means there is something to look forward to from […]