To promote public awareness and appreciation of the architectural, cultural and historic heritage of Kilkenny city and county for the benefit of the public.
Kilkenny Civic Trust
Kilkenny Civic Trust is a registered charity set up by Kilkenny County Council in 1989 to acquire the premises in Kilkenny of the former Kilkenny Design Workshops. Since 1989 the Trust has been managing the property which consists of Butler House and Gardens, and the adjacent properties at the Castle Yard, formerly the stables of Kilkenny Castle, which are home to the headquarters of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland, the National Craft Gallery and a range of design and craft studios including gold and silversmiths, pottery, candle and soap making and a leather workshop; among others and the Kilkenny Design shop and foodhall.
Kilkenny Civic Trust has broadened its remit to deepen its strategic involvement in tourism initiatives both in the Trust’s own properties and to help develop Kilkenny as a world class tourism destination. A key focus of the Trust’s vision is to create living heritage experiences in the historic properties under its care. To this end, The Trust actively participates in the Kilkenny Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) and collaborates with the visitor attractions of the Medieval Mile to market and bring to life Kilkenny’s rich history as Ireland’s premier medieval city.
Our Strategy Intent
To encourage the conservation and use of the architectural, cultural and historic heritage of Kilkenny city and county.
To manage properties of architectural, cultural and historic heritage in Kilkenny city and county.
To participate with organisations active in the development of the tourism potential of Kilkenny city and county.
To manage and market:
- Butler House and Garden
- The Castle Yard
- Such other buildings of architectural, cultural and historic heritage as may come within the remit of Kilkenny Civic Trust.
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