Marble

Kilkenny has always been the Marble City.
This November, four music sessions fill
its smallest rooms, featuring:
David Murphy, Lisa Hannigan,
Cardinals and Lucy McWilliams.
Come in from the cold. Sit near the front.

Nov 6th to Nov 8th 2026

David Murphy

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Marble Sessions: David Murphy

NOV.06.2026

Lucy McWilliams

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Marble Sessions: Lucy McWilliams

NOV.07.2026

Lisa Hannigan

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Marble Sessions: Lisa Hannigan

NOV.07.2026

Cardinals

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Marble Sessions: Cardinals

NOV.07.2026

Music, ideas & the
Kilkenomics atmosphere

Great songwriters and sharp minds, brought together in historic rooms. Warm acoustics, cold pints, and meaningful conversation.

Marble Sessions: David Murphy

Marble Sessions: David Murphy

Hole In The Wall Hole in the Wall, 17 High St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 TY30

Join David Murphy at the intimate and historic setting of The Hole In The Wall, performing music from his critically-acclaimed album ‘Cuimhne Ghlinn: Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar’. His all-instrumental record recasts ancient Irish harp tunes and historic airs into the 21st century with the swelling, expressive and mournful sounds of this evocative and ever-mysterious instrument.

David Murphy
Marble Sessions: Lucy McWilliams

Marble Sessions: Lucy McWilliams

Cleere's Bar & Theatre 28 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 YR61

An intimate afternoon session at Cleere's with singer-songwriter Lucy McWilliams.

Lucy McWilliams
Marble Sessions: Lisa Hannigan

Marble Sessions: Lisa Hannigan

Hole In The Wall Hole in the Wall, 17 High St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 TY30

An evening at the Hole in the Wall with Lisa Hannigan, one of the country's most brilliant singer-songwriters. This is a rare chance to catch her in such a special and intimate setting.

Lisa Hannigan
Marble Sessions: Cardinals

Marble Sessions: Cardinals

The Set Theatre Langton House Hotel, 69 John Street, Collegepark, Kilkenny, Ireland.

Cardinals close out Saturday night at The Set Theatre. 'Indie's next great storytellers"- The Observer ; "Impressively confident, swaggering Indie rock'- NME ; "Another music giant could be about to step out of Ireland" -Sterogum.

Cardinals