4th Kilkenny Tradfest - 16th to 20th March 2016

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4th Kilkenny Tradfest - 16th to 20th March 2016

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The 4th Kilkenny Tradfest returns from the 16th to 20th March 2016. The festival showcases the best of Irish traditional music, in a variety of unique venues across Kilkenny city. Held across St.Patrick’s Day weekend, the festival is accessible to everyone, with both free and ticketed events.

Kíla (ABOVE) are bringing their hip-shaking, smile-making, funky, groovy brand of trad to Kilkenny Tradfest on St. Patrick’s Day for an outdoor concert in the magical grounds of Kilkenny’s Castle Park.

Visit Kilkenny for five days of world-class acts, including; music from Hothouse Flowers, Damien Dempsey, Duke Special, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Steve Cooney and many more fantastic traditional Irish musicians and bands. There are events for all ages, with the TradTrail, music & dance workshops, family activities and more.

Don’t miss St.Patrick’s Day for the fantastic annual Parade, taking place within the heart of our Medieval City!