Culture30-45 minutes
National Craft Gallery
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About
Ireland's leading space for craft and design exhibitions sits in the former castle stables at Castle Yard, directly opposite Kilkenny Castle. Run by the Design and Crafts Council Ireland, it shows the work of contemporary makers across ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass and more, with the exhibitions changing through the year. Entry is free, and it pairs naturally with the Kilkenny Design Centre next door.
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Highlights
- ✓Contemporary Irish craft and design across many disciplines
- ✓Run by the Design and Crafts Council Ireland
- ✓The historic castle-stables setting at Castle Yard
- ✓Free entry, opposite Kilkenny Castle
Tips
- →Opening is exhibition-dependent and it closes Mondays; check ahead
- →Combine with the Kilkenny Design Centre in the same courtyard
- →Free entry, so worth a look even for a short visit
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