Kilkenny tourist attractions to stay open later as part of Six After 6 – Summer Cultural Series campaign


Left to right: Martina Comerford (Tourism Officer, Kilkenny County Council), Miriam McGrath (Kilkenny County Council), Valerie O’ Sullivan (Rothe House), Bryan Hogan (Butler Gallery), Debbie Mangan (Medieval Mile Museum), Feargus Dunne (Night Time Advisor-Kilkenny City), Grace Rinehart Macrae (Medieval Mile Museum), Cllr John Coonan (Mayor of Kilkenny City), Tess Kavanagh (Butler House), Lorraine Kerwick (Butler House), Ignacio Peregrina (Smithwick’s Experience), Anne Marie Hallinan (St Canice's Cathedral)

Kilkenny City comes alive in the evening’s midweek again this summer, as six attractions throw their doors open late for the Six after 6 – Summer Cultural Series in the city.

Featuring 36 free and ticketed events from June to early September, the Six after 6 – Summer Cultural Series will bring many of the city’s great attractions alive in the evening for locals and visitors alike across the summer.

Enjoy memorable events from craft workshops at Medieval Mile Museum, fusion music sessions at The Smithwick’s Experience and garden tours with tea at Butler House & Garden, to Ceoltóirí concerts at Saint Canice’s Cathedral, themed workshops and artist talks at Butler Gallery, and intimate traditional music sessions at Rothe House and Garden.

As Mayor of Kilkenny City at this time, Cllr John Coonan, commented

“Kilkenny County Council is again pleased to support the Six After 6 – Summer Cultural Series for the late opening of many of our top tourist attractions in Kilkenny City. This collaboration underpins our commitment to showcasing our city after 6pm for locals and visitors alike, with a range of varied and inclusive events to suit many tastes.”

Night Time Economy Advisor for Kilkenny City, Feargus Dunne, remarked

“I’m delighted to see the launch of a new Six After 6 – Summer Cultural Series in Kilkenny City this summer, with many of our amazing heritage and tourism attractions opening their doors later midweek to host a range of exciting events. The collaborative efforts of the six tourist attractions to stay open later help to further strengthen our night time economy work in the city.”

The full calendar of events is available on www.visitkilkenny.ie and The Kilkenny App. Bookings, if required, can be made directly through the website or booking link of the participating tourist attraction. The Six after 6 – Summer Cultural Series is supported by Kilkenny County Council, Fáilte Ireland – Ireland’s Ancient East and the Kilkenny Night Time Economy Pilot.

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