End of an era as iconic Kilkenny nightclub closes its doors

It’s the closing of one chapter and the opening of a new one for Langton’s in Kilkenny City following confirmation that its iconic nightclub is going into ‘hibernation’.

Speaking to the Kilkenny People, Managing Director, Eddie Langton said the club may return as an ‘irregular service’ for special events in the future, but due to changing socialising habits and routines, the business is adapting to cater for the public’s needs and wants.

For decades, Langton’s Nightclub has been the cornerstone of Kilkenny’s vibrant nightlife with a dynamic mix of DJs and specialist nights.

From shift-work and bar staff partying the night away on a Tuesday or Thursday night to locals coming together in harmony with party goers from across the country on a Saturday night, the iconic venue has been a cherished chapter in the lives of generations.

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However, according to Mr Langton, who scooped the title of ‘Hotel General Manager of the Year’ at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Ireland awards, the local business is looking forward to an era of ‘new opportunities’ which will include a wide range of concerts at the Set Theatre, the continuation of their popular late-night bar service and the ability to offer even more top-quality services as a wedding venue.

The news has been met with a tinge of sadness by many of those who have walked through the doors of the renowned nightclub over the years but has also been met with excitement as to what the future may have in store.
Resident DJ at Langton’s Nightclub, Brian Hennessy paid a glowing tribute to the city based club, thanking the Langton family for the ‘opportunities over the years’.

"I’m fortunate enough to have been at the helm of Langton’s club for a number of years, the last in a long line of DJs throughout the years that made Langton’s club iconic amongst many a reveller," Mr Hennessy commented.

"Jaysus, I had some craic on both sides of the deck there," he added.

"As the doors close for now, I say thank you to all the Langton family for the opportunities over the years, thank you to the management and staff for the laughs and constructive criticism, and thank you to the crowds that came and partied. See you on another dance floor soon."