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MADE in Kilkenny is a multidisciplinary craft group organised and run by its members on a voluntary basis with the mission to promote Kilkenny County as the premier destination in Ireland for authentic handmade Irish crafts of exceptional quality.

MADE in Kilkenny: A celebration of excellence in craft

MADE in Kilkenny: A celebration of excellence in craft

This weekend, Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) launched MADE in Kilkenny/Made Local: A celebration of excellence in craft at DCCI National Design & Craft Gallery in Castle Yard, Co Kilkenny. The new exhibition showcases the work of 28 makers who are involved in the MADE in Kilkenny collective…

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A Decade and a Half of Artistic Excellence

A Decade and a Half of Artistic Excellence

For the past 15 years, the MADE in Kilkenny Craft Group has been an embodiment of passion, creativity, and collaboration. Comprising 29 professional makers, this remarkable collective has not only showcased their individual talents but also elevated Kilkenny’s status as a region of craft. As we celebrate…

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WCC Designation

WCC Designation

Kilkenny has just been designated a World Craft Council Craft City and Region, one of only four regions to achieve this recognition in Europe. This prestigious internationally recognised award is the result of an application put forward by MADE in Kilkenny, a craft collective of designer-makers and Kilkenny County…

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