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2019 PARADE THEME ‘BRING THE BEES BACK’
MARKET YARD TO CASTLE ROAD - STARTS 1.30PM
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welcome/fáilte
As Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, both myself and the Mayor of the Municipal District of Kilkenny City, Cllr. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, on behalf of the Elected Members, are delighted to have this opportunity to welcome everyone to the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities 2019 in Kilkenny City. We would like to extend a “Céad Míle Failte” to everyone visiting Kilkenny and Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. It is our pleasure to welcome you to a city that is rich in culture, heritage and the arts and we look forward to showing you the fantastic hospitality and welcome that Kilkenny and Ireland are renowned for. At the heart of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Kilkenny is the annual parade, a community event involving community groups and organisations as well as clubs, schools and businesses from all over the county, and we thank them for their participation in the Parade every year. For the 2019 parade, we have chosen the theme “Bring back the bees”. As everyone knows, bees are so important and need to be protected - if we look at the food in our fridge or on our table, bees have played their part either pollinating the many vegetables and fruits we eat directly, or pollinating the food for the animals that we then consume. This year for Lá le Padraig we want to celebrate the bee and the County Council has very aptly chosen the black and amber bumble bee as the County emblem, showing our commitment to the bees. The Mayor and I would like to acknowledge the work and thank the members of the St Patrick’s Day Committee, under the chairpersonship of Cllr Joe Malone, for their hard work and dedication in organising this great programme of events. In conclusion, we are extending an all-inclusive invitation to embrace and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Kilkenny City and we wish you and your families, both at home and across the world, a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Lá Fhéile Padraig sona dhaoibh go leir. Cllr. Eamon Aylward, Cathaoirleach, Kilkenny County Council.
Cllr. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere Mayor, Municipal District of Kilkenny City
THANK YOU / MILE BUíOCHAS
As chairperson of the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our committee and thank them for their involvement and input which makes St. Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny an entertaining and enjoyable experience for locals and visitors alike. Special thanks to all the community groups, sporting organisations and all who get involved in the parade. This is truly a community parade and it is wonderful to see local groups and organisations march proudly through our beautiful city. Cllr Joe Malone, Chairperson St. Patrick’s Day Committee 2019. 2019 COMMITTEE: Mayor Cllr. Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, Cllr. Joe Malone (Chairperson), Cllr. Andrew McGuinness, Cllr. Seán Tyrrell, Cllr. Patrick O’Neill, Martin Bridgeman, Tim Butler, Simon Walton, Anne-Maria Walsh & Catherine Cooney.
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MARCHING BANDS
Come out and enjoy some fantastic entertainment from USA marching bands. This is a unique experience not to be missed! Give them and their families a very big warm Kilkenny welcome and watch their amazing finale performance in Kilkenny Castle.
SPIRIT OF SAGINAW (TEXAS) DATE: THURSDAY 14 MARCH TIME: 2PM VENUE: STARTING AT WATERGATE THEATRE FINISHING AT KILKENNY CASTLE
MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL (NORTH DAKOTA) DATE: SATURDAY 16 MARCH | TIME: 10.30AM VENUE: STARTING AT WATERGATE THEATRE FINISHING AT KILKENNY CASTLE WITH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ON THE PARADE
ST. PATRICK’S BRASS & REED BAND IN CONCERT DATE: THURSDAY 14 MARCH | TIME: 7.30PM TICKETS: FREE BUT DONATIONS WELCOME VENUE: ST.PATRICK’S CHURCH, COLLEGE ROAD St.Patrick’s Brass and Reed were founded over 135 years ago and have performed at many of Kilkenny’s major moments in history. They paraded the volunteers to James Stephen Barracks when the Barracks was handed over to the Irish Free State and were the first to play Amhrán na bhFiann there. This event promises a wonderful evening of music in St.Patrick’s Church.
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VINTAGE FUNFAIR DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 14 – MONDAY 18 MARCH TIME: 11AM - 6PM | VENUE: THE PARADE TICKETS: PAY AS YOU GO
Back by popular demand – the North family return to Kilkenny for their 7th St Patrick’s weekend. With over 200 years’ experience in the funfair business Arthur and Tracey provide great enjoyment for all the family on their vintage carousel, helter-skelter and chair-o-planes.
FOOD MARKET
DATE: SATURDAY 16 – MONDAY 18 MARCH TIME: 11AM TO 6PM VENUE: THE PARADE Enjoy some street food over the weekend from some of our regular food stallholders.
Soak up the festival atmosphere and enjoy some delicious offerings.
JAMES STEPHENS BARRACKS MUSEUM OPEN DAY
DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 11AM-4PM VENUE: JAMES STEPHENS BARRACKS (Entry from round about on Castlecomer road) FREE OF CHARGE Visit the cultural heritage and architecture of this Georgian built barracks located in historic Kilkenny City. The museum contains memorabilia from Kilkenny’s military and heritage past, some of these important items include medals, uniforms, weapons and personal items.
BUDDY BENCHES
DATE: SATURDAY 16 –MONDAY 18 MARCH TIME: 11AM TO 6PM | VENUE: THE PARADE
Chill out between events! Come sit and relax over the weekend on these beautiful benches. Buddy Benches promote a positive mental wellbeing for children and young people.
TRAD NA SCOILEANNA DATE: FRIDAY 15 MARCH TIME: 11:30AM-1PM VENUE: TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET
Come along to the heart of our Marble city and enjoy some fantastic trad music from the talented musicians from two of our local secondary schools - St Kieran’s College and Coláiste Pobal Osraí.
“Gaeilge, craic agus ceol geallta.”
CÉILÍ NA SCOILEANNA
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL 5th CLASS DATE: FRIDAY 15 MARCH | TIME: 10 AM – 1PM VENUE: THE WATERSHED LEISURE CENTRE HALL BOOKING ESSENTIAL - E: priomhoide@osrai.com Tóg rang ó do scoil do Chéilí Lá le Pádraig. Seans chun na rincí móra a chleachtadh le do pháistí. Múinteoir Nioclás mar fhear an tí agus sport, Gaeilge, craic agus ceol geallta.
CELTIC STORM CEILÍ BAND
DATE: SATURDAY 16 MARCH TIME: 3PM | VENUE: TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET Celtic Storm, a traditional music, song and dance group from County Down which includes among it’s members All Ireland Champion musicians, vocalists and Irish dancers. Enjoy a fantastic show of music song and dance in the heart of our medieval city.
PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT AT MAC DONAGH JUNCTION DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 11:30AM VENUE: MacDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE | FREE OF CHARGE
DJ Paul Kavanagh will kick start the pre parade entertainment on Saint Patrick’s Day at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre at 11:30am. Customers can enjoy spectacular performances from young, local talent including dancers from Dancewise and the Evelyn White School of Irish Dancing. The fun continues after the parade with a jam packed line up of entertainment including musical performances, dancing, free face painting and a visit from giant Leprechauns Larry and Lucky!. Get the whole family involved by taking part in MacDonagh Junction’s exciting snake hunt- running all weekend.. Customers will be encouraged to search for a series of colourful (pretend) reptile friends hiding in dark corners throughout the centre - with plenty of prizes on offer for brave snake hunters.
CHARLIE IS A CLEPTO
DATE: SATURDAY 16 MARCH | TIME:8PM VENUE: WATERGATE THEATRE TICKETS: €16/14 + BOOKING FEE TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or WATERGATE THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET Everyone has a story to tell... but... there’s a time and a place. This is neither. Follow Charlie, the queen of self-sabotage as she tries desperately - for once in her life – to keep her mouth shut long enough to make it count.
BRING BACK THE BEES - HIVE TALK FOR KIDS
DATE: SATURDAY 16 MARCH | TIME:11AM – 12PM & 12.30PM – 1.30PM | VENUE: NATIONAL DESIGN & CRAFT GALLERY, CASTLE YARD | TICKETS: FREE OF CHARGE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL. TO BOOK: https://bit.ly/2DuHvgY In conjunction with the St Patrick’s Day Committee, the National Design and Craft Gallery invite children to meet Irish candle maker and bee keeper Ailbhe Gerrard of Brookfield Farm, Tipperary. Children will enjoy a ‘Hive Talk’ that will give them great bee related knowledge. They will learn about bee-keeping at the farm, sample some delicious Brookfield honey, watch and join in on demonstrations on candle making techniques with beeswax.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
SUNDAY 17 MARCH | 1:30 PM
STARTS AT THE MARKET YARD | PARLIAMENT ST | HIGH ST | PARADE | CASTLE ROAD APPLICATION FORM ON www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or from County Hall Reception, John Street. PARADE TIMES - AROUND THE COUNTY GRAIGUENAMANAGH 12 NOON` THOMASTOWN 12 NOON | URLINGFORD 1.30PM GORESBRIDGE 3.30PM
KILKENNY CITY GRAND MARSHALL
We are delighted to announce that Kilkenny native Vicky Phelan is being honoured as the 2019 Grand Marshall of the Kilkenny City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At a time when she was made aware of how limited her lifespan was, Vicky Phelan gave up her own privacy, making personal information public and alerting the Irish public to failings within the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. Vicky’s reason for blowing the lid on the Cervical Check scandal was to ensure that her daughter inherits a healthcare system that won’t fail her as it did Vicky.
THE JOSHUA TREE - FREE OPEN AIR CONCERT THE ULTIMATE U2 TRIBUTE BAND DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH (after the St Patrick’s Day Parade) TIMES: 2:30-4:30PM APPROX VENUE: KILKENNY CASTLE PARK
The Joshua Tree are Ireland’s premier and most authentic tribute band to the most iconic Irish musical act, U2. They have set out to replicate the sound and feel of a live U2 concert in every performance. From equipment set-up, to vocals and stage presentation, The Joshua Tree create a live experience that includes tracks spanning across the musical history of U2. Come along and rock the park!
CO-PRESENTED WITH OPW TO CELEBRATE KILKENNY CASTLE’S 50 YEARS IN STATE CARE.
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ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIE CO-PRESENTED WITH OPW TO CELEBRATE KILKENNY BALLYCALLAN FIFE & DRUM BAND
GIANT COMMUNITY DRUM
DATE: SATURDAY 17 MARCH, SUNDAY 18 MARCH
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE | DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH TIME: 1:30PM PARADE | 2.30PM CASTLE PARK
TIME: 11.30AM TO 4PM | VENUE: SUNDAY - CASTLE PARK & SATURDAY & MONDAY - THE PARADE St Patrick’s weekend is all about having fun, so come along and have great fun drumming on this fantastic community drum! FUINNEAMH is a 14ft diameter communal drum made from 90% recycled material. Amazingly it can be played by 25 people, of any age at the same time! Come along and give it a try – there will be help at hand from Mel & Elaine
The Ballycallan Fife and Drum band was formed around 1870 and to this day its members are 3rd and 4th generation family descendants and the members range in age from 10 years to 83 years. From its beginning it was involved in community and national events including playing at the 1885 land League monster meeting held by Fr. Murphy in Ballingarry to the opening of Graigue Ballycallan GAA sports field.The most recent big Drum still in use was purchased in 1916.
UNARMED COMBAT DISPLAY
DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 2.30PM - 4.30PM | VENUE: CASTLE PARK Come along to see our local defence forces members give some skilled demonstrations in self-defence.
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MID KILKENNY BEEKEEPERS DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 2.30PM 4.30PM | VENUE: THE PARADE On St Patrick’s Day come along to meet the Mid-Kilkenny Bee-keepers and learn all about keeping and looking after bees. Everyone is Kilkenny will be buzzing on St Patrick’s Day! .. .
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ES AT KILKENNY CASTLE PARK CASTLE’S 50 YEARS IN STATE CARE. IRISH TRADITIONAL OLD BOG COTTAGE - STEP INSIDE! DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 2.30PM VENUE: KILKENNY CASTLE PARK
This quaint, traditional image immediately represents Ireland for many people throughout the world and will conjure up memories of times and people gone by, Step back in time and see how our grandparents lived in simple and sometimes better times. Loaded with old memorabilia on how things were done both inside and outside the house.
THE FANZINI BROTHERS
ACROBATICS, COMEDY, CONTORTION, JUGGLING SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 1:30PM IN THE PARADE 2.30PM CASTLE PARK Watch out for the wonderful Fanzini’s who will be appearing in the St Patrick’s Day Parade. After the parade come and meet and mingle with them in the Castle Park. Coming to Kilkenny this year are stiltwalkers Will, Marion, Aoife and Hans; Angelica the clown; Sarah Glorious Grannies Sarah and Dee and hula hoopers Niv and Laura. “These guys are clever, surreal and not just a little bit silly” The Irish Times.
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KIDDIE VIKE
- VIKING BATTLE DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH TIME: FROM 2:30PM (AFTER THE PARADE) VENUE: KILKENNY CASTLE PARK This year in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle, Deise Medieval are offering A “Kiddie Vike”. After each Viking fighting demonstration, participants will be given a foam sword and a small light wooden shield. They will then be taught how to form a shield wall and attack the Viking hoard! Suitable for children aged 4 - 10 years. Registration on the day in the Castle Park. Limited spaces available.
events & WORKSHOPS IN THE CASTLE
AN GAELTACHT BHEAG - ST. PATRICK’S DAY DATE: SUNDAY 17 MARCH | TIME: 2PM - 4PM | VENUE: CASTLE PARK Beidh Gaeltacht Bheag suite i bPáirc an Chaisleáin ó 2-4pm ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig nuair a chríochnaíonn an pharáid! Tar agus bígí ag caint linn! There will be a Mini Gaeltacht set up in the Castle Park from 2-4pm on St Patrick’s Day once the parade finishes. Come along and try out your cúpla focal!
DRUMMING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS JEREMEY HICKEY (AKA RSAG)
DATE: MONDAY 18 MARCH | TIMES: 10am 4-6 yrs (45 mins) | 11am 7-12 yrs (45 mins) | 12noon 13-17 yrs (45 mins) | VENUE: THE PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE | TICKETS: €10 + BOOKING FEE CAPACITY: 20 | TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or WATERGATE THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET Jeremy runs a drumming school, ‘Rhythm Makers’ in The Watershed, along with private lessons. In this workshop he will provide a fun and exciting way to learn about rhythm - children will learn concentrating / focusing techniques while exploring individuality in musical expression as well as experiencing first hand ensemble music making!
SEÁN NÓS SINGING WORKSHOP CLÁR NÍ ARGAIN
DATE: MONDAY 18 MARCH | TIME: 3PM | VENUE: PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE. TICKETS: FREE BUT TICKETED. ALL AGES WELCOME. TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or WATERGATE THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET Award Winning sean-nós singer takes you on a whistle-stop tour of songs from Ireland’s Gaeltacht areas of Connemara, Dingle, Donegal, West Cork, Ring, and her native South Kerry. Two contrasting songs will be chosen to learn and enjoy, one in Irish, one in English. All levels and ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
HELLO DELIA - A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE & STORYTELLING
DATE: MONDAY 18 MARCH | TIME: 3PM | VENUE: PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE. TICKETS: FREE BUT TICKETED TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or WATERGATE THEATRE, PARLIAMENT STREET An afternoon of music and history celebrating the life and music of the legendary Delia Murphy narrated and sung by Carmen Cullen & music by Wicklow musician Gerry Anderson. In the late 1930s, all through the war years, and for many years afterwards, Delia had the nation singing along with her songs like The Spinning Wheel, Three Lovely Lassies from Bannion, The Moonshiner and Dan O’Hara. This illustrated talk allows audiences to reconnect with their past and sing along with songs much loved and fondly remembered.
Food Market
Buddy Benches
Giant Community Drum
Saturday 16 – Monday 18
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17
St.Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band in Concert
Trad na Scoileanna
Friday 15 March
Bring Back the Bees – Hive talk for kids
Celtic Storm Céilí Band
Charlie is a Clepto
Saturday 16 March
Saturday 16 March
Saturday 16 March
Pre-Parade Entertainment
St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Kilkenny
St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Graiguenamanagh
St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Thomastown
St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Urlingford
St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Goresbridge
Ballycallan Fife & Drum
The Fanzini Brothers
The Joshua Tree – The Ultimate U2 Tribute Act
Kiddie Vike – Viking Battle
Irish Traditional Bog Cottage
An Gaeltacht Beag
Unarmed Combat Display
Mid-Kilkenny Beekeepers
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Sunday 17 March
Drumming Workshops for Kids Jeremy Hickey 10AM 4-6yrs, 11AM 7-12yrs, 12PM 13-17yrs
Seán Nós Singing Workshop – Clár Ní Argain
Hello Delia – A Musical Performance & Storytelling
Monday 18 March
Monday 18 March
Monday 18 March
MONDAY 18
James Stephens Barracks Museum Open Day
Sunday 17 March
SUNDAY 17
Mandan High School Marching Band
Saturday 16 March
SATURDAY 16
Céilí na Scoileanna
Friday 15 March
FRIDAY 15
Spirit of Saginaw Marching Band
Thursday 14 March
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11AM – 6PM
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FREE - Entry from roundabout at Castlecomer Road
€16/14 + booking fee www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com
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FREE but ticketed https://bit.ly/2GEiyD5
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Booking essential. Email: proimhoide@osrai.com
FREE but donations welcome
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DETAILS
Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
The Parade
Kilkenny Castle Park
Kilkenny Castle Park
Kilkenny Castle Park
In the Parade | Kilkenny Castle Park
Kilkenny Castle Park
In the Parade | Kilkenny Castle Park
In the Parade | Kilkenny Castle Park
Goresbridge
Urlingford
Thomastown
Graiguenamanagh
FREE but ticketed
FREE but ticketed - www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com
€10 - www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com
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FREE - Registration on the day in the Castle Park
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Market Yard, Parliament St, High St, The Parade, Castle Road FREE
MacDonagh Junction
James Stephens Barracks
Watergate Theatre
Town Hall, High St
National Design & Craft Gallery, Castle Yard
Starting Watergate Theatre to Kilkenny Castle
Town Hall, High St
The Watershed Leisure Centre Hall
St.Patrick’s Church, College Road
Starting Watergate Theatre Finishing Kilkenny Castle
Saturday: The Parade Sunday: The Castle Park
The Parade
The Parade
The Parade
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ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Thursday 14 March
THURSDAY 14
Vintage Funfair
Saturday 16 – Monday 18
EVENT
Thursday 14 – Monday 18
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