St. Patricks Festivities Kilkenny 2020

TUESDAY

17 MARCH

2020

LÁ Le Padraig 2020

2020 PARADE THEME IS

BIOdiversity

... EVERY CREATURE COUNTS

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Fáilte

THE ST PATRICK’S FESTIVITIES ARE ORGANISED AND FUNDED BY KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL

A Cháirde,

Fearaim fíor-chaoin fáilte roimh gach éinne do Pharáid Lá le Pádraig 2020 i gcathair álainn Chill Chainnigh. Táimid an-bhródúil as ár dtimpeallacht anseo agus is dá bharr sin go bhfuil an ‘Bithéagsúlacht -Tá tabhacht le gach aon créatúr’, roghnaithe mar théama na bliana seo. Bí linn ar shráideanna na cathrach don bhféile náisiúnta.

As chairperson of the 2020 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.

For the 2020 parade, we have chosen the theme “Biodiversity - Every Creature Counts”. Put simply, biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It refers to the range and difference of every living thing on the planet and their relationships to each other, from microscopic organisms to the giant blue whale.

I’d like to say a 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.

Is mise, Joe Malone.

Chairperson St. Patrick’s Day Committee 2020.

2020 Committee: Cllr. Joe Malone (Chairperson), Mayor Cllr. Martin Brett, Cllr. Eugene McGuinness, Martin Bridgeman, Tim Butler, Ian Gardner, Anne Maria Walsh and Catherine Cooney.

2020 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE GRAND MARSHALL

Kilkenny’s ace hurler, turned dancing star, Aidan ‘Taggy’ Fogarty will step it out at the front of Kilkenny City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade for 2020.

The Urlingford Emerald’s man and eight time All-Ireland winner has accepted the honour bestowed by the St.Patrick’s Day committee and will follow many other sporting and community figures to step it out on the route from the Market Yard at 1:30pm on Tuesday 17th March 2020.

“I am delighted and honoured to lead such a wonderful celebration of all that makes Kilkenny fantastic.”

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OPEN DAY EVANS’ HOME SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020 11AM TO 5PM EVANS’ HOME, BARRACK LANE, JOHN STREET FREE OF CHARGE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

KINDLY SPONSORED BY

This is a fantastic opportunity to view another high-quality conservation project, recently completed

by Kilkenny County Council, and the latest addition to Kilkenny’s medieval experience in Kilkenny’s Cultural Quarter. The Evans’ Home site, located just off Johns’ Quay on the east side of the river Nore, is rich in archaeological and built heritage and has been largely hidden from view until now.

In addition to the refurbishment of the historic building itself the development delivers a significant new area of public open spaces which will include a Children’s Garden, an Archaeological Garden, a Sculpture Garden and a new pedestrian connection from John Street through the site to John’s Quay.

The eagerly awaited finished building will be the new home for ‘The Butler Gallery’, currently located at Kilkenny Castle. There will be information sessions taking place throughout the day which will chart the progress of the project from design to completion.

The project is funded by Kilkenny County Council with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland.

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TRY THE PIPES ‘TASTER’ SESSIONS

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 SESSION 1 - 10AM TO 11AM AND SESSION 2 - 3PM TO 4PM KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICES, JOHN STREET FREE OF CHARGE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

Try the Pipes taster session is free of charge open to young people aged 10 – 18 years of age and pipes are supplied. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen to some accomplished uilleann pipers as well as try out the instrument with the assistance of an experienced player.

TRY THE PIPES CLASSES

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME: 11AM TO 12.30PM VENUE: KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICES, JOHN STREET FREE OF CHARGE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

In addition to the taster sessions there are uilleann pipe classes for beginners and intermediate/advanced players from 10 – 18 years of age. Classes will be taught by local piper Pádraig Butler and by Nollaig Mac Cárthaigh of Na Píobairí Uilleann.

MEET THE HARP MAKER TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIMES: 3PM-5:30PM | VENUE: 75 JOHN STREET FREE AND UNTICKETED - JUST DROP IN!

The harp is Ireland’s national symbol and has been played in Ireland for more than 1,000 years. At the end of 2019, after a campaign by musicians and members of the public, the Irish harp was inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.The designation recognises the instrument’s unique place in Irish music and cultural life. Kevin Harrington is an instrument maker based in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, primarily focused on modern Irish harps. Formally trained in violin making at London Metropolitan University (formerly London School of Furniture) and the Newark School of Violin Making, Kevin worked at several violin and double bass repair workshops in London.

In 2012 Kevin established his workshop in Ireland, undertaking instrument repair and making new bespoke instruments.

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PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME:11:00AM VENUE: MACDONAGH JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE FREE OF CHARGE | www.macdonaghjunction.com

DJ Paul Kavanagh will kick start pre parade entertainment; customers can enjoy spectacular performances from young, local talent including: Dancewise • Evelyn White School of Irish Dancing • House of Fleek • CMD Dance School • Alize’s School of Singing. The fun continues after the parade with a jam packed lineup 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 the exciting snake hunt. 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.

JAMES STEPHENS BARRACKS MUSEUM OPEN DAY

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME: 11AM-1:30PM VENUE: JAMES STEPHENS BARRACKS FREE OF CHARGE (ENTRY FROM CASTLECOMER ROAD)

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.

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2020 PARADE THEME IS

BIOdiversity

... EVERY CREATURE COUNTS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2020 TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020

TIME: 1:30PM FROM THE MARKET YARD | PARLIAMENT ST HIGH ST | ROSE INN ST | MARKET YARD

MC: MR GEORGE CANDLER APPLICATION FORM ON: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or from County Hall Reception, John Street.

Join us for another super St. Patrick’s Day Parade or better again get involved and march in the parade!

After the parade, make your way to John Street for the Post Parade Party and enjoy free entertainment for all the family!

There are prizes for the best floats in the following categories (1) Most Creative & Entertaining (2) Best Young People (3) Best Rural (4) Best School and (5) Best Interpretation of the Theme. Prizes are kindly sponsored by the Heritage Department, Kilkenny County Council.

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 GRAIGUENAMANAGH 12 NOON | GORESBRIDGE 3.30PM | URLINGFORD 1PM | THOMASTOWN 12 NOON

CARTOON SALOON & lighthouse studios LIVE ‘DRAW-OFF’ TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME: 3-5PM VENUE: RECEPTION AREA, COUNTY HALL, JOHN STREET FREE AND UNTICKETED - JUST DROP IN!

Two of Kilkenny’s most creative companies go head-to-head in a live drawing battle, armed only with markers and ingenuity.

Come and cheer them on, to help judges pick a winner from the multi-talented international tag-team of animators and illustrators from Cartoon Saloon & Lighthouse Studios.

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VINTAGE FUNFAIR

SUNDAY 08 MARCH -TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2020 TIME: 11AM - 6PM | VENUE: THE PARADE TICKETS: PAY AS YOU GO

Back by popular demand – the North family return to Kilkenny for their 8th St Patrick’s weekend. With over 200 years’ experience in the funfair business Arthur and Tracey provide great enjoyment for all the family.

This year enjoy a fabulous big wheel and get ‘birds-eye’ view of Kilkenny.

DAN LEO DESIGNS ANOTHER MURAL FOR KILKENNY

To ensure that John Street is looking its best for St. Patricks Day & the post-parade street party on March 17th, Kilkenny County Council, in conjunction with Kilkenny River Court Hotel is bringing another Dan Leo Design street art piece to fruition to add to his other public art works at The Closh, Ossory Bridge and Greensbridge.

Inspired by the theme of the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade ‘Bio-diversity......every creature counts.’ the hoarding around Bridge House bring the street to life and will reflect the beautiful nature, wildlife and habitats along the banks of the river Nore.

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN putting green

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME: 3PM - 5:30PM | VENUE: JOHN STREET FREE-JUST DROP BY

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by Graeme McDowell takes place at Mount Juliet Estate from the 27 – 31 May 2020. The tournament will be represented in Kilkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade by a renowned local sports star. Come along to John Street after the parade for a meet and greet, get your photo taken with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open trophy and take part in the putting green challenge!

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JOHN STREET PARTY OB WITH EDWARD HAYDEN

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 VENUE: JOHN STREET | TIME: 2-5PM

This St.Patrick’s day, KCLR will be on John Street for the Post Parade Party where Edward Hayden will broadcast live from 3-5pm.

There’ll be interviews, competitions, ceol agus craic, so make sure to drop by for a cúpla focal.

Déise Medieval Viking Village TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 VENUE: JOHN STREET | TIME: 3-5.30PM

This year in the grounds of Kilkenny County Council Offices, Déise Medieval are setting up their Viking Village and will be holding Viking battle demonstrations. Come along and learn more about how vikings used to live from the fabulous Déise Medieval.

A cappella choir SACRED HEART MADRIGALS

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 VENUE: JOHN STREET | TIME: 3-5.30PM

See them march in our parade and hear them at our post-parade party, enjoy the sounds from our all-female choir from Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. The 45 young cappella singers are are visiting Kilkenny, as part of a 7-day tour to Ireland.

Giant Drum

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 VENUE: JOHN STREET | TIME: 3-5.30PM

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St Patrick’s day 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

JOHN STREET POST PARADE PARTY TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIMES: 3-5.30PM | VENUE: JOHN STREET FREE & UNTICKETED

COME ALONG TO JOHN STREET AFTER THE PARADE FOR AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC, FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT. Enjoy some delicious street food from the businesses along John Street as well as some of our regular food stallholders. Soak up the festival atmosphere and enjoy some delicious offerings and entertainment

KÍLA • STREET FEAST • BALLOON MODELLING FACE PAINTING • GIANT COMMUNITY DRUM • VIKING VILLAGE WITH DÉISE MEDIEVAL• DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN PUTTING GREEN • SURPRIZE CELEBRITIES • CHORAL PERFORMANCES • SET DANCING • FIFE & DRUM BAND • LIVE DJ • ACROBATICS, COMEDY, CONTORTION, JUGGLING ACTS • FLYING COLUMN REENACTMENT • SAMBA DRUMMING SCREEN PRINTING • SAND ART • FAMILY GAMES • COMMUNITY GROUP • LIVE DRAW OFF STORYTELLING • MEDIEVAL GAMES

DANCING AT MARKET CROSS WITH ALICE JONES SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020 VENUE: MARKET CROSS | TIME: 12PM

Come down to Market Cross Shopping Centre and see some fantastic dancers from both home and abroad.

Visiting from Ripponden in West Yorkshire, Alice’s background is deeply rooted in the English folk tradition; she started dancing at the age of 9 and has gained a fine reputation for her energetic and precise musical dancing style; She will be joined by local Kilkenny dancers so come downtown and witness some great dancing at the Market Cross!

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THE WONDERS OF THE IRISH WAKE IN SONG, MUSIC & BARDIC POETRY WITH KEVIN TOOLIS AND THE HENRY GIRLS KINDLY SPONSORED BY

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 VENUE: PARADE TOWER, KILKENNY CASTLE | TIME: 4PM TICKETS: €20 + BOOKING FEE TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

This is a unique celebration of one of the oldest rites of humanity, the Irish Wake; in song, music, bardic poetry and story-telling. It celebrates the craic, the joy, the prumsái and the haunting lament of a traditional Irish Wake. There are jigs and reels and another unique revival; bardic poetry that is recited and performed from memory as it would be at a traditional wake. Artistically, Wonders of the Wake is a collaboration between Irish singer Niamh Parsons, the world renowned harpist Joleen McLaughlin and her sisters Karen and Lorna McLaughlin of the Henry Girls and the BAFTA winning writer Kevin Toolis. Wonders of the Wake is based on Kevin ‘s bestselling book, ‘My Father’s Wake: How the Irish Teach us to Live, Love and Die.’ ‘The Wonders of the Wake’ has played to sold out shows at the Skibbereen Arts Festival, The John Hewitt Summer School in Armagh and the London Irish Centre. An event not to be missed!

TOM TREACY KILKENNY’S FORGOTTEN COMMANDER 1919-1921 TALK BY LARRY SCALLAN

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 TIME: 4 – 5PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICES, JOHN STREET FREE OF CHARGE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO BOOK: www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

Tom Treacy was a key person in relation to the significant events which took place in Kilkenny from 1914-1922 and beyond. His leadership as the Senior Irish Volunteer in County Kilkenny from 1914 until the end of the war of Independence is an important story. This talk will recount events and actions in Kilkenny and this important part of our decade of Centenaries.

Commandant Larry Scallan is a Company Commander in the 3rd Infantry Battalion and stationed in James Stephen’s barracks. Larry has 32 years of service and has given many

talks relating to Kilkennys Military History and Heritage. He was awarded Kilkenny person of the year 2019 for Heritage.

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St.Patrick’s Day Parade

Ballycallan Fife & Drum A Cappella Choir - Sacred Heart Madrigals The Fanzini Brothers John Street Post Parade Party Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Putting Green Cartoon Saloon | Lighthouse Studios Live ‘Draw-off’ Meet the Harp Maker Déise Medieval Viking Village Edward Hayden at KCLR outside broadcast Giant Community Drum Kíla Craobh Set Dancers & Live DJ Ballon Modelling, Sand Art, Face Painting Screen Printing Flying Column Reenactment Community Group Family Games The Wonders of the Irish Wake

Tom Treacy - Kilkenny’s Forgotten Commander

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Venue Details The Parade Pay as you go Castlecomer Library - FREE but call to book 056 444 0561 Evans’ Home, Barrack Lane, John St. FREE but ticketed* Ferrybank Library - FREE but call to book 051 897 200 Market Cross Shopping Centre FREE Kilkenny County Council John Street FREE but ticketed* Kilkenny County Council John Street FREE but ticketed* Kilkenny County Council John Street FREE but ticketed* MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre FREE James Stephens Barracks FREE Market Yard, Parliament St, High St, FREE Rose Inn St, Market Yard In the Parade | John Street FREE In the Parade | John Street FREE In the Parade | John Street FREE John Street FREE John Street FREE Reception, County Council John Street FREE 75 John Street FREE Kilkenny County Council grounds FREE John Street FREE John Street FREE Main stage on John Street FREE Main stage on John Street FREE John Street Pay as you go 75 John Street FREE John Street FREE John Street FREE John Street FREE Parade Tower €20 + bkg fee* Council Chamber, Kilkenny CountyFREE but ticketed* Council Offices *For tickets visit www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com

Event Vintage Funfair & Big Wheel St. Patrick’s Day Story Time & Crafts for toddlers Open Day - Evans’ Home St. Patrick’s Day Story Time & Crafts for under 7s Dancing at Market Cross Try The Pipes Taster Session 1 Try The Pipes Taster Session 2 Try The Pipes Classes Pre-Parade Entertainment James Stephens Barracks Museum Open Day

Date All weekend Wed 11 March Sat 14 March Sat 14 March Sat 14 March Tues 17 Mar Tues 17 Mar Tues 17 Mar Tues 17 Mar Tues 17 Mar

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