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Toil and Trouble ~ Cailleach by Macnas

31 October 2026Free entry

Macnas reimagines Kilkenny’s witch-trial figures through a large-scale outdoor spectacle.

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When
31 October 2026
Where
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
Entry
Free entry
Kind
Arts

What to expect

Puppetry, drums and special effects bring theatrical versions of Petronilla and Alice into the streets. The production uses their stories creatively, rather than presenting the performance as a literal reconstruction of historical events.

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Planning your visit

The free outdoor event is listed for 31 October as part of Toil & Trouble. It welcomes all ages, but check the published route and viewing times before attending. Choose a meeting point in advance for a busy street performance.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data

Programme

  • Saturday, 31 October 2026Check the booking page for times

    Toil and Trouble ~ Cailleach by Macnas

Tickets and entry

Free entry.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

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The nearest scheduled stop is Kilkenny Stn (10285), 50 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

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Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Licensed event-specific tourism information read and independently rewritten. The organiser link was also checked; no unsupported programme details have been added.

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