What's Happening at the Tailteann Games
Kells, Co. Kilkenny – Saturday, 20 September 2025
Step into Ireland's living heritage with a full day of sport demonstrations, music, Crafts, food, and celebration in the stunning medieval surrounds of Kells village in Kilkenny. Don't miss out Book your tickets here
Event Highlights
12:00pm Parking Opens
Craft Fair – meet Ireland's makers and discover handmade treasures
Family Quests – playful challenges for all ages inspired by Irish myth
Food Stalls – local flavours served throughout the day Poetry and music throughout the day
1:30pm – Parade of Participants
The day opens with a Parade of the participants through Kells village, leading to the Priory where the festivities unfold.
2:00pm - 6:00pm – Sporting Demonstrations
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Stone Lifting
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Wild Hurling
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Stick Fighting
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Rounders
8:00pm – Music
Evening performances with David Keenan & Friends in St. Mary's Church
The Latest
Pre-Save Headliner David Keenan's New Music '50 Quid Man'
Official video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV2dhe-kHL0
'I am not my brothers keeper
Nor am I to be considered a source of reason
But I'll tell you this for nothing
The mutton's dressed up like the lamb
Just off a flight from Amsterdam
Sends a message to the local fifty quid man.'
Una Ni Mhaoldhomhnaigh on the KCLR Daily about the Tailteann Games
Thanks to @kclr96fm and @unimhaoldhomhnaigh for bringing Liam from the organizing team onto this morning's show to explain about the Tailteann Games coming to Kells on 20th September.
Full interview on KCLR mobile app .
KCLR & The Tailteann Games
Thanks to Martin Bridgeman @odroichid2018for having @davidkeenanmuso and @liamosuilleabhain on the show last weekend to discuss the forthcoming Tailteann Games on 20th September. Loads more from David and Liam in the full interview on the @kclr96fm website (click photo to listen).