St Patrick's Festival to bring a spark and light up Kilkenny skies

St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny announce two fire raising additions to their 2022 programme all in aid of St Vincent De Paul. 

A Fireworks Display will take place over the iconic Kilkenny Castle on March 18 and the Firestorm Fire and Dance Show by Rogu will happen outside Butler Gallery on St. Patrick’s Night, March 17. Tickets for both events are on sale now via stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com.

These events are part of a packed six-day St Patrick’s Festival programme that promises to light the Marble City.

On St Patrick’s night Rogu brings you Firestorm. An explosion of fire, light, skill and the ridiculous outside Butler Gallery, in the heart of Kilkenny City. As the day closes after a fun-filled St Patrick’s Day this show will light up the night and mesmerize audiences bringing them on a journey where they won’t know what comes next!

From epic showdowns to ridiculous fantasy, from intense fire choreography to the dreamlike worlds of illusion and imagination. This is a show not to be missed! All proceeds from this event will benefit the St Vincent De Paul. Tickets are limited and are on sale now! Find out more here: https:// stpatricksfestivalkilkenny. com/events/firestorm-by-rogu/ .

“We are delighted to again support the St Vincent De Paul and to contribute to the work they do," says Mayor of Kilkenny Andrew McGuinness.

"Rogu dance and fire shows are incredible and loved by children and adults alike! It’s a great way to round off what promises to be an epic St Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny, as we finally return to the streets. Butler Gallery is a stunning venue, and it’s great to show off yet another of the County’s cultural attractions. I’m looking forward to it already.”

Continuing with the fire theme, Fireworks are finally set to light up the sky over the iconic Kilkenny Castle on March 18. The event which began as part of Yulefest Kilkenny has previously been cancelled twice, first due to inclement weather and subsequently as a result of high Covid rates. The Organisers have not been deterred and the event now forms part of the St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny. 

Festival Director Marian Flannery said: “It’s great that this event can finally happen. There has been huge interest in the Fireworks and we’re delighted to expand capacity for this relaunched event. We were very disappointed to have to cancel it at Christmas but with the lifting of restrictions, I am delighted to be able to increase capacity of the event significantly. Tickets are available now at stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com and all proceeds from the event will go to the St Vincent De Paul here in Kilkenny!” 

Organised in association with Kilkenny County Council, the OPW and the St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny, tickets for this relaunched event are now on sale and available from stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com. Ticket holders from the first event have been contacted and are advised that their tickets remain valid for this relaunched event.  

Speaking on behalf of the OPW who are hosting the event in Kilkenny Castle Park, Anne Teehan said: “The fireworks rising over Kilkenny Castle will be nothing but magical! We’re looking forward to welcoming you all as part of the St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny and raising vital funds for the St. Vincent De Paul who do great work here in Kilkenny and all-around Ireland.” 

St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny has events for all the family from March 15-20, from the St Patrick’s Day Parade to a Festival Food Market, Big Wheel, Bandstand, Street Performers and its sister festival Tradfest Kilkenny. The city will be alive and with a mix of free and paid activities there is something for every budget. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend Kilkenny is the place to be this St Patrick’s Day! 

More information about St Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny and this year’s programme can be found at www. stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or on Facebook at @StPatricksDayKilkenny