 | By night Kilkenny comes alive as visitors and locals alike enjoy the city's vibrant cultural and entertainment life. The city offers an eclectic mix of cosmopolitan designer bars, and traditional old style hostelries. What better way to spend an evening than enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants throughout Kilkenny? Live music and theatre takes place throughout the week, so whether your taste is for dance music, poetry, theatre or rock! - Kilkenny has something to offer you.
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Bollards Bar & Bistro, 31/32 Kieran Street, Kilkenny - Tel 056 7761319
Summer Trad Music Sessions
Trad Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.30 p.m throughout the summer. One of the longest running Traditional Sessions in Kilkenny, it has gotten rave reviews. We welcome along anybody with instruments to join in.
No cover charge and free parking in the Market Yard after 6pm.
Our a la carte menu is also available until 9pm Monday to Saturday.
If you are a musician or part of a choir or music group planning a trip to Kilkenny, why not ask about our acoustic venue during your visit by phoning or emailing us.
Bollards Bar and Bistro
Kieran Street
Kilkenny
Tel 056 7761319
Email: bollardsbar@gmail.com
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Ceoltoiri Kilkenny's summer season of Irish Entertainment
Ceoltoiri Kilkenny's summer season of Irish Entertainment at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle will run each Wednesday for June and July and 18th and 25th August.
Show starts at 8:30pm and will run until 10:30pm
For further information or bookings: please call Noreen at 086 824 96 18
Admission Adult 10.00 euro / student OAP 8.00 euro.
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The Hub - Cillin Hill - dates not to be missed
Tuesday 17th August, 2010 - Kris Kristofferson
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Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny - 056 7721994
Best of live local bands for the mature person every Saturday night in Victors Bar, admission free
Kilford Arms Hotel, John Street, Kilkenny - 056 7761018
Club 51 - No 1 in the South East
Open this Saturday - Ladies Free admission before midnight - Full Bar extension
Kilkenny Castle - Events
June 2010:
Croquet at The Castle Park (adults only) - Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 June
Would you like to try a new activity that is fun and very sociable? Croquet is a light form of physical activity, played outdoors on grass by striking a ball through hoops against ones opponents. Instruction will be given at the start of the game.
Time: 3pm to 4pm
For further information or bookings: *please contact: Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership at 056 77 20870
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An Evening of Irish Music Song and Dance' with Ceoltoiri Kilkenny at The Parade Tower - Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 June
Show starts at 8:30pm and will run until 10:30pm
Tickets: €10 adult / €7 children
For further information or bookings: please call Noreen at 086 824 96 18
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La Sugradh (Family Fun Day) at The Castle Park - Saturday 26 June
La Sugradh, as part of National Play Day Celebrations will be hosted by Kilkenny Childcare Committee in conjunction with OPW, Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership and HSE. A fun day with lots of activities for all the family ie Animal Magic, Arts and Crafts, African Drumming, Storytelling, Puppet Show, Scavenger Hunt, Butterfly Station and a Dr Bike Workshop (to celebrate National Bike Week) and many many more......
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Free of charge, so please do come along and enjoy a great day of fun at La Sugradh
Anne Teehan, Events Officer, Office of Public Works, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
T: +353 56 77 04108
F: +353 56 77 04121
M: 087 63 83 017
W: www.kilkennycastle.ie
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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, 1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny - 056 7771888
Hibernian Bar & Grill
Dine, Wine and then Dance to DJ Cleveland Mike From 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Lanigans Bar & Restaurant, 28/29 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny - 056 7721718
Thur Night- Trad Ballads with Na Fianna
Fri Night - Revolver
Sat Night - DJ
Sun Night - The Kilkennys follwed by DJ
Mon night - T Jackman
Langtons, John Street, Kilkenny - 056 7765133
Irish Music nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Langton Club & Garden Patio - New Video Wall & Lighting Spectacular - every Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thurs - Traditional Music & Song, 8.15pm - 10.30pm
Sixty Seven Bar @ Langtons, John Street, Kilkenny - 056 7765133
Ladies nights - Fridays - featuring DJ Kevin Hennessy with Special guests The Uptown Band
Traditional Irish Music - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thurs from 8.0pm - 10.00pm
Jazz Session with the Lounge Brothers Fri & Sat 6.00 / 8.00pm
Please Contact Reception for Details & Bookings
056 77 65133
www.langtons.ie
Late Bar & DJ Kevin Hennessy every Thurs, Fri & Sat
Roisin Dubh, every Thursday at 9.30pm
The Set Theatre at Langtons
June
Sun 20 June Hannah Montana / High School Musical Tribute Show € 12.00
Wed 23 June Best of Irish in Langtons Ballroom € 33.00
Thu 24 June From Webber to Disney! a night at the shows! € 20.00
July
Sat 17 July A Midsummer Nights Dream, Sycamore St Theatre Co. €20
Sat 24 July RSAG - free
August
Sun 1 August - Heineken Greens Sphere presents 2manydjs - Free
Further information available from www.set.ie
Tickets available from reception at Langtons (Tel 056 7765133)
MacDonagh Junction, Shopping Centre
MacDonagh Juncttion is open from 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 9:00am to 9:00pm on Thursday and Friday; 9:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday and 12 Noon to 6:00pm on Sunday.
Upcoming Events at MacDonagh Junction
STYLE FISH - FASHION CLASSES
MacDonagh Junction is delighted to announce FREE 1 HOUR CLASSES with Style Fish on the last Saturday of every month. The classes take place in the Board Room of MacDonagh Junction which can be accessed via Hebron Lane outside Workhouse Square. Stylist, Julie Cobbe, will host the classes and will give an introduction to what Style Fish is all about.
Style Fish runs Ireland's first dedicated Fashion School for women. Style Fish run 7 week courses covering all the most popular One-to-One Consultations, covering body shape; colours; make-up lesson; hair styling and personal shopping.
STORY TIME IN STONE HOUSE BOOKS
Stone House Books will be holding a Story Time on 1st Saturday in every month commencing Saturday, 6th March. This will be aimed at the 3 - 6year age group and FREE sweeties will be handed out.
PHOTO & ART DISPLAYS
MacDonagh Junction will hold its regular Art Displays on the last Saturday and Sunday in every month in Workhouse Square. Come along and check out the best in local artistry.
ART & PHOTO DISPLAYS
The Photographic Society of Kilkenny will hold exhibitions on the third Sunday of every month
http://www.macdonaghjunction.com/
Marble City Bar, High Street, Kilkenny - 056 7761143
Thursday - Special guests - The Lounge Brothers Eating out 5 -9pm Special - 2 courses only €15.50 incl. tea/coffeeCocktail Specials Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights with In House Classic Hits
Matt the Millers, John Street, Kilkenny - 056 7761696
Thursday- Pete Fagan followed by DJ Eddie
Friday - Late bar with DJ Eoghan
Saturday - Late bar with DJ Paul
Monday - Live & Late with After Dark
Morrisons Bar, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny - 056 7771888
Friday nights: Feel Good Friday - Late Bar , The Best of R&B, Hip Hop & Party Hits, With DJ Ronan - 10:00 PM
Saturday nights: Hit List - Late Bar With the Hennessey's - 10:00 PM , 2 Bars, 2 Floors, 2 DJ's, 2 AM - Not 2 be missed
Sunday nights: Sundays Rock - Late Bar "The King of Rock" DJ Kevin - 10:00 PM, The only way to finish the weekend with a BANG!
O'Faolains, Kilford Arms, John Street, Kilkenny - Tel 056 7761018
The Kilford Arms is a great entertainment complex, with something for everybody!
O'Faolains is Kilkenny's most vibrant bar! This fantastic venue features 3 levels of stunning architecture, creating a wonderful ambience, whether you are stopping off for a quiet drink, or enjoying the late bar with DJ's nightly. This truly is a must on your next visit to Kilkenny.
PVS Bar hosts live bands 3 nights a week, and is home to the famous Kilford Karaoke on Saturday nights! During the day this is a great place for a quiet drink or to enjoy freshly prepared bar food. Traditional Music in O'Faolains every Tuesday 9pm - 11.30pm
All musicians are 'All Ireland' winners
Admission free Salsa Jive - every Thursday 8.30pm - 11pm, Club 51, O'Faolain's
Paris Texas, High Street, Kilkenny - 056 7761822
DJ & Late Bar -Friday & Saturday nights
DJ - Sunday night
Pump House, Parliament Street, Kilkenny - 056 7763924
Traditional Music every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 9pm
DJ Cleveland Mike every Friday at 9pm
DJ Davy Holland every Saturday at 8.30pm
Every Sunday Live Music with the Barflies @ 9pm
Rafter Dempseys, Friary Street, Kilkenny - 056 7722970
Draw Poker Classics every Thursday night from 9pm -
Karaoke agus Craic every Friday night from 9.30pm
Live Music every Saturday night
Rothe House & Gardens
Saturday 3rd July: Midsummer Garden Party
Wine, Strawberries and Cream in the beautiful surroundings of the Rothe House Garden
3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, tickets are €10.00. (This is a fundraising event for Rothe House & Garden.)
We look forward to seeing you at some or all of the events being held here at Rothe House & Garden over the summer months.
Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny - 056 7721122
Sunday Night Adult Dancing at the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny
Doors Open: 9pm
Admission: €8
Dancing: 10pm - 12 midnight
JUNE 2010
20/6/2010 Teresa & The Stars
27/6/2010 Tony Bird
JULY 2010
4/7/2010 Catherine & The Images
11/7/2010 Spotlight
18/7/2010 Mary Darcy
25/7/2010 Teresa & The Stars
AUGUST 2010
1/8/2010 Checkers
8/8/2010 Two of a kind
15/8/2010 Kajo Country Music
22/8/2010 Showboat
29/8/2010 Brendan Lee
SEPTEMBER 2010
5/9/2010 Sound Affair
OCTOBER 2010
3/10/2010 Teresa & The Stars
10/10/2010 Kajo Country Music
17/10/2010 Paddy Blanch
NOVEMBER 2010
14/11/2010 Geraldine & Co
21/11/2010 Brendan Lee
28/11/2010 Catherine & The Images
Music in Kilkenny organises about 25 concerts with international and Irish artists each year around Kilkenny City and County.
Season Ticket €100.00
Further information and booking telephone 056 7761497
email: proudmus@eircom.net
2010 Summer Organ Recital on the restored 1853 Bevington Organ
St. Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny
Sunday 11th July - 4 pm
MALCOLM PROUD
(Cathedral Organist)
J.S. Bach - Fantasia in C minor (BWV 562)
J.S. Bach - Sonata in C minor (BWV 526)
Olivier Messiaen - Le Banquet Céleste
Nicolas de Grigny - Four pieces on 'Ave Maris Stella'
J.S. Bach - Passacaglia in C minor (BWV 582)
Tickets €15 (€10 concession)
Further information from:
St. Canice's Cathedral
Tel: 056 7764971
email: cathedral@ossory.anglican.org
No parking at St. Canice's Cathedral
Tickets available at the door on recital day
Music in Kilkenny is financially supported by: The Arts Council of Ireland, Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Borough Council
Friends of Music in Kilkenny: Foley Reidy Solicitors, Kilkenny Design Centre, Khan’s Books, Nolan Ryan Associates, Bluett O’Donoghue Architects, St. Canice’s Credit Union, Michael Lyng Motors
Music in Kilkenny Committee: John Clark, Brian Fennelly, Beatrice Kelly, Kieran O'Sullivan, Susan Proud