Kilkenny’s new Heritage Strategy, which runs until 2030, was formally launched by County Council Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Deirdre Cullen (FF) at Butler House this morning. This strategy raises this principle and seeks to ensure that everyone can participate in, contribute to and benefit from our shared heritage.” Cllr Fidelis Doherty (FG), who co-chairs the County Kilkenny Heritage Forum with Cllr Maria Dollard (GP), said the strategy was the end product of “many months of discussion, of consultation, of reflection and of collaboration”. In her foreword to the strategy, Heritage Council CEO Virginia Teehan described it as a “thoughtful and forward-looking strategy which provides a strong foundation for the care of Kilkenny’s heritage for the years ahead”. You can also access the Strategy here: County Kilkenny Heritage Strategy 2026-2030 – Kilkenny Heritage