Kilkenny Chamber

13/06/2026

Supporting local businesses keeps our community thriving. 👏

Our list of redeeming outlets continues to grow! Welcome Menarys at Goods, Trends Beauty at Market Cross Shopping Centre, The Gift Horse, and Bretts.

Remember to whenever you can! You can also support businesses across the city by purchasing a Kilkenny Gift Card online at kilkennychamber.ie/vouchers/ or in person at St. Canice’s Credit Union.

12/06/2026

🚑❤️ What a fantastic day at the Kilkenny Parade for Critical CFR Kilkenny! ❤️🚑

We were delighted to meet so many people from across our community and spread the word about our campaign for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund.

A huge thank you to Kilkenny GAA legends Caoimhe Dowling and Eoin Cody, Mayor John Coonan, Councillor Maria Dollard, Chamber of Commerce President Claire McInerney Brown, and everyone else who stopped by our stand and cast their vote.

There is now just ONE WEEK LEFT to nominate Critical CFR Kilkenny. Every vote helps us move closer to securing vital funding for life-saving equipment that will support our volunteer responders in serving the people of Kilkenny, day and night.

🗳️ To nominate:
https://criticalcharity.ie/aib-community-fund/

Charity Name: CRITICAL CFR KILKENNY
RCN: 20070762
Region: Leinster
Theme: Other

Please take a minute to vote and share with your family, friends and colleagues. Every nomination counts and could help us continue saving lives across our community.

❤️🚑 One minute of your time today could help save a life tomorrow. Please vote, like and share. Together, we can make a real difference for Kilkenny. 🚑❤️

11/06/2026

What a great idea! Double the win this week with Shop Kilkenny and if you don't win, remember you can always pick up your at St. Canice's Credit Union on High Street, or by shopping on line at www.kilkennygiftcard.ie

🎊BONUS!! €200 KILKENNY GIFT CARD TO BE WON!🩷 Winner announced just in time for Fathers Day!!

✨Another week, another chance to win and shop local, with new winners every week! ✨

🛍️How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow our page
2️⃣ Comment with the name of the Kilkenny shop you last purchased from and tag the shop🖤💛

That’s it - you’re in! Winner announced next Thursday the 18th of June

Browse participating retailers here:
👉townandcitygiftcards.ie/product/kilkenny-gift-card

Support Local, Shop Kilkenny!

10/06/2026

Six after 6 - Summer Cultural Series

Kilkenny City comes alive in the midweek evenings this summer, as six cultural attractions again throw their doors open late for the Six after 6 - Summer Cultural Series in the city.

The Six after 6 - Summer Cultural Series features 36 free and ticketed events from June to early September and is supported by Kilkenny County Council, Fáilte Ireland – Ireland’s Ancient East and the Kilkenny Night Time Economy Pilot.

Full calendar of events available at www.visitkilkenny.ie and The Kilkenny App.

09/06/2026

04/06/2026

🌟 Meet the Board: Jason Dempsey
Branch Manager, AIB High Street, Kilkenny

What motivated you to become a Director of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce?

“What motivated me to become a Director was a desire to give something back to the local business community. Kilkenny has a strong and diverse enterprise base, and I was keen to play a part in supporting, representing, and contributing to its continued success through the work of the Chamber.”

What do you consider to be the Chamber’s greatest strength?

“The Chamber’s greatest strength is its membership and the networking opportunities it creates. Bringing businesses together to connect, share experiences, and support one another creates real value and strengthens the overall business environment across the county.”

3. Are there any specific initiatives or programmes you are particularly excited about?

“I am particularly excited about the three‑year strategic plan currently in development. This will be a key roadmap for strengthening the Chamber, ensuring we deliver even greater value for our members through enhanced support, guidance, and business development opportunities.”

03/06/2026

Thank you to all of the Golf Challenge businesses who participated!

PKHL
Hermitage
VHI
Kilkenny County Council
Prochem Engineering
UPMC
Cartoon Saloon
Kilgallen Group
Transfermate
SRA
Total Highway Maintenance
Carne Group
Connollys Redmills
Fingleton White
AIB
EY
Breedon Group
Lyrath Estate
Business International Trading Alliance

02/06/2026

St Canice’s Cathedral is calling on local schools, clubs and groups to participate in Peace Doves, a major art installation created in collaboration with the community.

The artwork will feature thousands of white paper doves suspended from the Cathedral crossing, as a symbol of hope. The Dean and Chapter are inviting the local community and visitors to Kilkenny to write messages of hope, peace, and unity on one of the 10,000 doves expected to make up the installation.

Peace Doves marks another first for St Canice’s Cathedral, bringing the artwork to Ireland for the first time. It is the vision of internationally renowned sculptor Peter Walker, well known locally as the artist behind Starlight by Luxmuralis, which was brought to St Canice’s Cathedral by Kilkenny County Council in 2025, and Yulefest in 2025.

Local community groups, visitors, and clubs are encouraged to visit the Cathedral, where they will be invited to write or draw a message of peace on Peter Walker’s paper doves for inclusion in the Peace Doves installation in Autumn. Groups interested in contributing to the artwork can contact the head of Education and Interpretation at St Canice’s Cathedral, Catherine McEntee, via [email protected].

02/06/2026

💼 Member Spotlight!

Congratulations to Chamber members Gavin Dixon, Paul Byrne, and the Stryve team on the acquisition of the Kilkenny-based Managed Service Provider BITS South-East Limited.

Dixon, who founded BITS in 2001, commented, “When I founded BITS 25 years ago, it was with a simple ambition, to be a trusted, long‑term IT partner for Irish businesses. As the needs of our clients and the wider IT landscape evolved, it became clear that scale, security, and innovation would be critical to delivering on that promise into the future. Joining forces with Stryve allows us to do exactly that, while staying true to our people‑first culture as an Irish‑owned business. This is a natural next chapter for BITS, our clients and our team.”

We are delighted to see two ambitious Irish-owned businesses come together, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and job creation while continuing to support organisations across the country.

Congratulations to Andrew Tobin, Gavin Dixon, Paul Byrne, and the entire teams at Stryve and BITS on this exciting new chapter.

Pictured at Kilkenny's Parade Plaza is Stryve CEO Andrew Tobin (centre) with newly appointed Senior Executives Gavin Dixon (L) and Paul Byrne (R) joining Stryve’s leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), respectively. Images: Vaughan

01/06/2026