Peace Prom Concert

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of over 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland – north and south. Over the past 20 years, the CBOI has played an important role in building and nurturing vital cross border and cross community relations.

Along with recent succesfull performances at The Hub this internationally acclaimed and award winning youth orchestra has performed to sell out audiences at all major venues in Ireland, and many throughout the world including Carnegie Hall New York (2005 and 2014); the Royal Albert Hall, London; Boston Symphony Hall; Chicago Symphony Hall; and the Oriental Arts Centre Shanghai; the World Trade Expo, Shanghai where they won an international music award for “Outstanding Performance”.

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Kilkenny Model Toy Show

Kilkenny Model Toy Show is Ireland’s largest indoor event for Model collectors run annually in the Hub Kilkenny. With over 60 displays covering farming, construction, forestry, lorries and trains, from die-cast to diorama models there really is something for everyone. A fantastic showcase where you can meet and chat with fellow collectors. The Kilkenny Model Toy Show has 20 exhibitors on the day you can be sure to add to your collection and check out the latest models on the scene.

www.kilkennymodeltoyshow.ie

The Cat Laughs Gala Opening show

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival has, over the years, been a springboard for Irish talent such as Dara Ó Briain, Tommy Tiernan and David O’Doherty and a showcase for international talent such as Louis CK, Bill Burr and even Bill Murray.

What’s unique about Cat Laughs is the deep affection and loyalty to the festival from comedians and punters alike. They love the intimacy of the medieval city, the venues and the craic of hanging out with their comedy heroes and friends. It’s like a busman’s holiday for them. For the audience, this means the comics are at the top of their game and they get amazing shows with 4 or more top Irish and international acts on the one bill. It’s been called “the best little comedy festival in the world” by the Guardian newspaper, and we couldn’t disagree.

The opening gala event for The Cat Laughts is held at The Hub, where the cream of the crop perform their best ten minutes to open the festival weekend in style. The venue provides for a huge value gala show with a dozen top Irish international comedians.

www.thecatlaughs.com