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The
Cat Laughs
The
Murphy's Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, which takes place every June
Bank Holiday weekend is now firmly established as one of the world's
leading comedy events. For five days each year, enthusiastic audiences
from Ireland and around the world crowd over 12 venues in Kilkenny
for what has become known as the "wit weekend".
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Kilkenny
Arts Festival
The
rich heritage of the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, with its
narrow streets and beautiful historic venues, lends a special atmosphere
to this unique festival held anually in August. Experience a warm
welcome, and catch Ireland and the world's finest performers in
all artforms at this world-renowned festival.
Stroll
through the narrow streets and engage with the fun, colour and atmosphere
of one of Ireland's premier arts events. International in focus,
you will catch some of the world's most renowned artists, writers,
actors and musicians in this very special city.
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The
Kilkenny Festival of Racing
During
this three day National Hunt meeting, all eyes will be on what
is known as the most scenic racecourse in Ireland Gowran Park,
as the finest thoroughbreds take to the turf. The racecourse is
approximately .5 of a mile outside Gowran village on the Dublin
- Waterford road. Gowran is 8 miles from Kilkenny and 80 miles
from Dublin. Features of the racing calendar include the Thyesetes
Chase and the Kilkenny Racing Festival takes place on the 11th,
12th 13th October.
The
Kilkenny Beer Karnivale which is organised in conjunction with
the racing festival included a series of music events featuring
Latin, Funk, Jazz, Salsa and Soul entertainment. Highlights included
Pucho & his Latin Soul Brothers, The Night in Havana Orchestra,
Cantaloupe, Fruitcake and the Latin Soul Salsa Band.
The
Cuisine De France Thyestes Chase in 2001 was won by Bob Treacy,
who previously won the event in 1999.
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Kilkenny
Rhythm 'n Roots Festival
This
festival highlights the best in country music, both Irish and
internationally.. Venues include the Watergate Theatre, The Grainstore,
The Malthouse, The Newpark Hotel and The Village Inn. This annual
festival in Kilkenny has dropped the country from the title and
broadened it's line up considerably. The fourth annual Carlsberg
Kilkenny Rhythm n' Roots Weekend will take place in venues throughout
Kilkenny on the May bank holiday weekend, from Friday 4th May
through to Monday 7th May. Acts in clude: Chris Thomas King, Ryan
Adams, Sean Keane, Paul Burch and his Nashville Friends, Kristi
Rose & her Nashville Gang to mention a few.
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