Kilkenny adopts a new approach to tourism
‘Outdoor Tourism’ is to become a key component in Kilkenny’s tourist offering for 2021, writes Shauna McCrudden
It may seem like there is no end in sight for the current lockdown, but the future is still very bright for tourism. One example is Kilkenny Tourism, which is preparing to re-open to visitors this year. The tourism organisation for the county is planning to highlight its range of outdoor attractions, well-being activities and authentic experiences in Kilkenny, when it re-opens for visitors this summer.
After a year beset with hospitality closures, Kilkenny Tourism is looking forward to a level of continuity in the sector and an opportunity to meet with visitors’ new expectations for outdoor, wellness and activity-based holidays and breaks.
New chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism looks forward to exciting opportunities ahead
Reporter:
Kilkenny Tourism is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciarán Conroy as their new chairperson.
Ciarán brings with him a wealth of experience to the role, as a senior manager with over 25 year’s commercial business experience and a proven track record in strategy, marketing and business development.
Since 2016, Ciarán has held the position as CEO of Kilkenny Civic Trust, which operates Butler House an Ireland’s blue book boutique hotel in the centre of Kilkenny and the Medieval Mile Museum, the well-known visitor attraction in Kilkenny. In addition, Ciarán is a Board member of the ‘Cuisle Centre’ one of Ireland’s leading cancer support centres.
Laois man appointed Chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism
Reporter:
Kilkenny Tourism is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciarán Conroy as their new Chairperson.
The Portlaoise man brings with him a wealth of experience to the role, as a senior manager with over 25 year’s commercial business experience and a proven track record in strategy, marketing and business development.
A former graduate and Fellow of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, Ciarán holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). He is also a sports coach with a degree in fitness and conditioning and has coached Laois Minor Hurling as well as the Laois Ladies Senior teams over the years.
Kilkenny ProBus Club reflects on strange year
2021 AGM to be held via Zoom
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Kilkenny ProBus Club, a club that caters for the interests of retired professionals and businessmen, is looking forward to better things in 2021.
In January of 2020 things were looking good. The members enjoyed a thought-provoking tour of the Medieval Mile Museum and then in February, Michael Lanigan, former senator, provided an informed view of the parliamentary transformation arising from the establishment of the Irish Free State.
It was in March that the unwanted intrusion of the pandemic brought all momentum to a shuddering halt with all events, lectures and outings suspended.
The Sword in the Stone available to stream until January 5 (ticket €20,
thehelix.ie) as is the Olympia (tickets €15 plus fees,
Once Upon a Panto, an original fairytale you can experience from a front row seat in your own home any time up until January 3.
There’s a stunning selection box of musical entertainment to access online this year. The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is live streaming on December 25 at 7pm with a feast of festive favourites including ballet from Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker featuring Monica Loughman Elite Ballet while on December 26, Eimear Noone presents ‘Pure Imagination’ with the National Symphony Orchestra, an incredible line-up of inspirational hits from blockbusters (