Kilkenny Craft Strategy 2025 - 2027

Kilkenny County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, in collaboration with
Fáilte Ireland, Karan Thompson Consulting (KTCL), and a working group
of makers in the region, have developed a new Craft Strategy for Kilkenny
for the next three years.

The Kilkenny Craft Strategy 2025–2027 establishes a bold and actionable
framework to enhance County Kilkenny’s position as a premier craft
destination. This three-year strategy is designed to foster a thriving,
sustainable, and innovative craft sector that builds on Kilkenny’s rich
heritage while embracing new opportunities for growth.

Kilkenny has long been synonymous with craftsmanship, more recently
earning international recognition as a World Crafts Council City and
Region of Craft. This strategy capitalises on that designation to drive
sectoral development, expand economic opportunities, and solidify
Kilkenny as a hub for makers, visitors, and craft enthusiasts alike.

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Kilkenny-Craft-Strategy-2025---2027.pdf (size 7.5 MB)