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08 Sept 2025

Festival organisers in Kilkenny encouraged to apply for funding

Festival organisers in Kilkenny encouraged to apply for funding

Over the years, Kilkenny County Council has provided funding for festival organisers to aid with the development and promotion of festivals with a significant tourism impact.

The main purpose of the Festival Support Grants scheme is to support festivals which drive tourism in Kilkenny, underpinning Kilkenny County Council's Tourism strategy and improving the visitor experience in Kilkenny city and county.

Applications have now been opened for funding in 2023. To be considered, applicants will be asked to provide details demonstrating the following:

  • Tourism Impact
  • Visitor numbers / participation
  • Organisational expertise
  • Future viability of event 
  • Financial planning
  • Access for All & Greening Initiatives

Application Forms are available to download from here or can be obtained from the offices of Kilkenny County Council, Tourism Section, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny.

Completed applications, together with supporting documentation, must be submitted by post to Martina Comerford, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny or by email to festivalgrants@kilkennycoco.ie no later than Wednesday, February 15, at 5pm.

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