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Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyaz…
Animation Workshop with Fabian Erlinghäuser (Ages 7-11)
Sunday 13th September 2026 Location: Glebe Hall, Barrack Street, Kilkenny, R95 WK60 Cartoon Saloon’s Fabian Erlinghäuser introduces budding animators aged 7 to 11 to basic animation principles including character design and visual language. Organisers Website
Cartoon Saloon 25th Anniversary Book Signing
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Billy Byrnes, 39 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, R95 K091 A special signing for the Cartoon Saloon 25th anniversary book, which celebrates the studio’s history through artwork and material drawn from its archives. Organisers Website
We’ll Dub it Live! – Ferg & Stephen Take on Anime
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Kilkenny Home Rule Club, 3 John’s Quay, Kilkenny, R95 T382 Fergal Brennan and Stephen Colfer perform an interactive live anime dubbing session with audience participation while exploring the eccentric world of dubbed anime and translation….
Naoko Yamada – Director’s Masterclass
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 D320 Director Naoko Yamada discusses her creative process, artistic influences and approach to storytelling in animation through film clips, conversation and audience engagement. Organisers Website
My Line in Politics – Harry Burton & the Art of the Political Cartoon
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Kilkenny Home Rule Club, 3 John’s Quay, Kilkenny, R95 T382 Political cartoonist Harry Burton explores how headlines become satirical drawings through live cartooning, humour and discussion, with Naoise Nunn. Organisers Website
Animation Workshop with Fran Bravo. (Ages 3-6)
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Glebe Hall, Barrack Street, Kilkenny, R95 WK60 Fran Bravo leads a drawing and animation-themed workshop for young children and their parents or carers, inspired by Cartoon Saloon’s Silly Sundays. Organisers Website
‘Letters from the Witch: Cackle Crackle: With Five Spells to Pull Out and Keep’ Storytime with Annie Atkins
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Kid Zone, Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R Annie Atkins hosts a family storytime based around her illustrated book Letters from the Witch: Cackle Crackle: With Five Spells to Pull Out and Keep. Organisers…
Brilliant Bedroom Bunting!
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: The Maltings, Tilbury Place, Kilkenny, R95 T97W Cartoon Saloon artist Niamh Moyles leads a family craft session creating colourful bedroom bunting inspired by Puffins and other Cartoon Saloon characters. Organisers Website
The Colours Within – Director’s Introduction & Screening
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 D320 Naoko Yamada introduces The Colours Within, an animated coming-of-age story about a teenage girl who sees people as colours and forms a band with two fellow outsiders. Organisers…
Zine With Me! – Zine Making Workshop with Marty Broski
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Maker Space, Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R Marty Broski leads a hands-on workshop for ages 15 and over exploring self-publishing and the creation of a personal zine using words, drawings, collage and comics….
Animation Workshop with Fran Bravo. (Ages 3-6)
Saturday 12th September 2026 Location: Glebe Hall, Barrack Street, Kilkenny, R95 WK60 Fran Bravo leads a drawing and animation-themed workshop for young children and their parents or carers, inspired by Cartoon Saloon’s Silly Sundays. Organisers Website
Late Night Horror Screening: Perfect Blue
Friday 11th September 2026 Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 D320 A late-night screening of Satoshi Kon’s psychological animated thriller Perfect Blue, introduced by Cartoon Saloon co-founder Tomm Moore. Organisers Website
Drawing the Stories Out
Friday 11th September 2026 Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 D320 Storyteller and musician Aindrias de Staic tells stories and plays fiddle while Sarah Bowie, Dylan Moran, Will Wivell and Tais Val Penna create live illustrated responses projected for…
Supper Club at Stathams*
30th August 2026 – Supper Club with Special Guest Roger O’ReillyThis August, Stathams Supper Club welcomes Kilkenny-based artist, illustrator and au
Creative Writing Group
On the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 10:15am – 12:45pm, we have Guided Creative Wri
Summer Stars Teddy Bear Picnic Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop at Mayfair Library
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Bennettsbridge V Mullinavat Senior Hurling
Bennettsbridge v Mullinavat, St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League, Tue 25 Aug 2026 18:30, Páirc na Seamróg, Referee: TBC
Erins Own V Tullaroan Senior Hurling
Erins Own v Tullaroan, St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League, Tue 25 Aug 2026 18:30, Ballyragget, Referee: Peter Burke
James Stephens V Fenians Junior Hurling
James Stephens v Fenians, JJ Kavanagh Junior B Hurling Championship – Final FOD, Sun 23 Aug 2026 14:00, UPMC Nowlan Park, Referee: TBC
Detective Father Mulhern Solves Everything!
With the support of Kilkenny County Council and Creative Ireland we bring you Detective Father Mulhern Solves Everything: a fast-paced, irreverent liv…
Erins Own V St Martin’s Junior Hurling
Erins Own v St Martin’s, Iverk Produce Junior C Hurling Championship – Final FOD, Fri 21 Aug 2026 19:00, UPMC Nowlan Park, Referee: TBC
Poetry Group at Castlecomer Library
Join Lori for our monthly Poetry Group, where we’ll read, write, chat and enjoy poetry together in a
Baylea & Aaron
BAYLEA GRACE & AARON SMULLEN belters the both of em, Wednesday nights from 9bells
Knit Happens Kilkenny
Kilkenny City based adults social group. Every Wednesday in Bollards Bar, Kieran St 6.30pm-8.30pm. Adults of all levels welcome.
Writing Group at Recovery College South East
Involvement Centre Kilkenny, Drop in for a Cuppa and Chat