CRAFT & DESIGN
Kilkenny, home to the Design & Craft Council of Ireland headquarters, Grennan Mill Craft School, Sessions House Jewellery School, and many more, has long been recognised as the centre of Ireland’s design and craft sector. International lifestyle brand Kilkenny Design established itself right in the heart of the city over 50 years ago.
Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon is a five-time Academy Award nominated animation studio formed by Paul Young, Tomm Moore, and Nora Twomey. In addition Cartoon Saloon has won multiple Annie Awards, IFTAs, and an Emmy, as well as being nominated for the Golden Globes and BAFTAs. They also co-founded Lighthouse Studios in Kilkenny with Canadian company Mercury Filmworks. From award-winning shorts to feature films and TV series, Cartoon Saloon has carved a special place in the international animation industry.
Kilkenny, the creative heart of Ireland, is a thriving centre for artisan craft production where you will find every bespoke product imaginable across a wide range of craft disciplines.