If you’re planning an autumn trip to Ireland, Savour Kilkenny just gave you a reason to lock in those October dates.
Running 22–26 October, this five-day celebration brings together over 100 stalls and artisan producers, markets across the city centre, and — the standout — a Samhain Medieval Feast at the historic Rothe House, one of Kilkenny’s best-known medieval buildings, on 23–26 October.
The timing has trade-offs. The festival runs over the October bank holiday weekend, when Kilkenny gets busy: the 2024 edition drew around 68,000 visitors, so book accommodation early. Late October also brings autumn colour to the countryside. Kilkenny itself is compact and walkable, easy to reach from Dublin in under two hours, and the kind of place where you can spend a full day wandering without a car. For background, see why Kilkenny is Ireland’s most underrated medieval city and our guide to the best things to do in Kilkenny.
We love food festivals that give you a genuine window into how a region eats — not just tourist menus. Savour Kilkenny does exactly that.
To see the medieval side of the city between feasts, Kilkenny Castle and the Rothe House museum are both within walking distance of the city centre.
Originally reported by kilkennypeople.ie
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