Kilkenny Law Festival: Bringing Lightness and Insight to the Law.
A weekend of engaging and entertaining events examining contemporary and historic legal subjects, brought to you by the producer of Kilkenomics.
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Programme
Shows will explore the fate of international institutions in the age of Trump; Ireland's leading legal podcast, the Fifth Court interviews former Circuit Court Judge Alice Doyle; High Court Judge Marguerite Bolger; a history of the censorship of Edna O'Brien with Donal Fallon and filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea; and 100 years since the merger of the Garda Síochána and Dublin Metropolitan Police; AI, blockchain and smart contracts; libel, defamation and press freedoms; Trump v. Justice; framing a Second Republic with a new Constitution and much more.
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Experience the full Kilkenny Law Festival weekend with our limited-edition Golden Ticket. This exclusive pass grants you entry to all festival events, giving you the freedom to attend as many talks, panels, and gatherings as you like — without booking individual tickets. It also offers great value!
Plan Your Visit
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.
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 Éireann 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.
Hotels
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Pembroke Kilkenny – A 4-star boutique hotel located right in the city center, near Kilkenny Castle. It offers stylish rooms, dining, and spa treatments. Visit Pembroke Kilkenny
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The Ormonde Hotel - surely the most ideally located hotel in Kilkenny City and the only Kilkenny city centre hotel with a swimming pool. Visit The Ormonde Hotel
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Zuni Hotel – A chic, boutique hotel in the heart of Kilkenny’s medieval city center, known for its restaurant and cocktail bar. Visit Zuni Hotel
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Langton's Hotel - an award winning four star city centre hotel in one of Irelands oldest medieval cities. Visit Langton's
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Hotel Kilkenny - The stylish 4 Star Hotel Kilkenny is located 15 minutes walk from Kilkenny City Centre. Visit Hotel Kilkenny
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