Ireland's Festival of Law, Ideas and Culture
Bringing lightness and insight to the law.
Join leading legal minds, storytelling speakers, and curious thinkers for a celebration of justice, debate, and culture in the heart of Kilkenny.
Experience the full Kilkenny Law Festival weekend with our limited-edition Golden Ticket.
The Full Festival Pass is your all-access pass to more than 20 events across the three days of the Kilkenny Law Festival. With ticket prices for individual events ranging between €18 and €30, this is a golden opportunity to secure full and free access to the entire festival at a brilliant all-inclusive price. Enjoy the freedom to explore the full programme at your own pace.
Kilkenny Law Festival
Event Schedule
Explore a packed programme of thought-provoking talks, panel discussions, keynote sessions, and special events featuring some of the brightest minds in law, media, academia, and public life. Plan your festival experience and discover the conversations shaping our society.
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Plan Your Visit
For a day trip to Kilkenny City, you can easily access the town via public transport from several locations across Ireland. Direct trains to Kilkenny are available not just from Dublin's Heuston Station but also from cities like Waterford and Carlow, offering smooth connections with travel times typically under 90 minutes.
Bus Eireann and other private operators provide extensive bus routes to Kilkenny from key locations such as Cork, Limerick, Waterford, and Athlone, in addition to Dublin. These bus services are ideal for a scenic journey and connect smaller towns like Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh, and Callan to Kilkenny, making it accessible from a wide range of destinations.
Start planning your trip to Kilkenny Law Festival with ease! Discover how to get to here, where to stay, and tips on making the most of your visit during the festival, all in one place.
Accommodations
A polished boutique stay beside Kilkenny Castle, with city-centre rooms, dining, and spa treatments within easy walking distance of the festival.
A central Kilkenny hotel close to shops, restaurants, and festival venues, known for comfortable rooms and leisure facilities in the heart of the city.
A relaxed four-star base just outside the busiest streets, with generous rooms and a short walk or quick taxi ride into Kilkenny city centre.
A compact boutique hotel on Patrick Street with a restaurant and cocktail bar, ideal for staying close to the evening festival atmosphere.
A polished boutique stay beside Kilkenny Castle, with city-centre rooms, dining, and spa treatments within easy walking distance of the festival.
A central Kilkenny hotel close to shops, restaurants, and festival venues, known for comfortable rooms and leisure facilities in the heart of the city.
A relaxed four-star base just outside the busiest streets, with generous rooms and a short walk or quick taxi ride into Kilkenny city centre.
A compact boutique hotel on Patrick Street with a restaurant and cocktail bar, ideal for staying close to the evening festival atmosphere.
