Is Kilkenny missing out? The only county in Ireland without a dedicated nightclub?!

Ireland’s nightclub sector is facing a critical decline, with just over 80 venues now open across the country - a staggering 84% drop since 2000.

Advocacy group Give Us The Night has sounded the alarm, warning that the traditional nightclub industry is fast disappearing.

Their recent study reveals there are now just 83 active nightclubs nationwide, down from 522 at the start of the century.

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Nine counties have only one nightclub remaining, while Kilkenny stands out as the only county in Ireland without a single dedicated nightclub.

Kilkenny's only remaining nightclub in Langton's went into hibernation back in September.

Organisers stated that it 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.

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