Kilkenny Christmas tree festival finishes today!

St Canice's Cathedral's annual Christmas tree festival draws to a close later today.

Over the past five days, the local site has garnered much attention with beautifully designed Christmas trees uniquely designed by members of the local community displayed across the cathedral.

The local festival also features a 'Christmas Giving Tree', where visitors and parishioners are encouraged to bring something small (non-perishable) to put on the empty shelves to assist those who are less fortunate. 

The festival remains open until 6.30pm this evening.

Suggested items for donations

Food: tinned food, microwavable food, tea, coffee, sugar, cereals, dried pasta, sauces, biscuits (savoury or sweet), cakes, pot noodles, instant soup packets and cans, plus any ideas you have for a few treats.

Non-food items: toilet rolls, items of personal hygiene, hand wash, washing up liquid etc.