Menu Close
TICKETS
speakers & panelists
TICKETS

A speech bubble outlined in black, red, blue, yellow, and green on a white background. The overlapping lines create a colourful, multi-layered effect—perfect for capturing the energy of the Kilkenny Animated Festival.Event Brought To You By:

The Kilkenny Animated Festival comes to life thanks to the vision and dedication of our organisers and partners. Together, they champion creativity, storytelling, and the artists who make the magic of animation possible.

Black and white Cartoon Saloon logo; the words "Cartoon Saloon" are written in bold, playful, rounded letters with overlapping “t” and “l”, echoing the creative spirit seen at the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
The image shows the logo for Light House Studios, featuring a stylised blue "L" shape next to the words "LIGHT HOUSE STUDIOS" in bold blue letters on a white background, known for participating in events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Black text on a white background reads “SCHWEPPE CURTIS NUNN” in bold, uppercase letters, each word stacked above the other—reminiscent of design styles seen at events such as the About Kilkenny Animated Festival.

Key Sponsors

Our key sponsors play a central role in making the festival happen.

Fáilte Ireland logo featuring a green shamrock surrounded by two circular brushstrokes, one green and one light blue, with the words "Fáilte Ireland" in bold green text on the right—perfect for events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Kilkenny County Council logo featuring a red and black abstract symbol above a black and white shield, with text in Irish and English. This emblem often appears at events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Black and white Cartoon Saloon logo; the words "Cartoon Saloon" are written in bold, playful, rounded letters with overlapping “t” and “l”, echoing the creative spirit seen at the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
The image shows the logo for Light House Studios, featuring a stylised blue "L" shape next to the words "LIGHT HOUSE STUDIOS" in bold blue letters on a white background, known for participating in events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.

Event Sponsors

We are grateful to our event sponsors whose generosity helps power every screening, workshop, and celebration. Their backing ensures a vibrant, welcoming space where the animation community can connect, create, and be inspired.

Logo for Animation Ireland featuring white bold text and a cartoon dog with a blue collar, sitting upright on a red background, inspired by the playful spirit of the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Logo for RTÉ Kids Jr, featuring the text "RTÉ KIDS" in pink and orange, with "jr" in lowercase inside an orange star on the right side. Proudly associated with Kilkenny Animated Festival Sponsors.
The image shows the TG4 logo, with the letters "TG" in white on a black rectangle, followed by the number "4" in white on a separate black rectangle, as seen at events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.

Workshop Sponsors

We are grateful to our workshop sponsors.

Logo with large blue letters "BG" above the name "Brophy Gillespie" in blue. The letter "G" features a maroon segment, resembling a pie chart slice. The clean, modern design draws inspiration from the Kilkenny Animated Festival’s bold visuals.
Logo for Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, inspired by the Kilkenny Animated Festival, featuring the organisation’s name in blue text with a green bracket and a green circle behind the word “net.”.
Sketch of a gorilla next to the word "GORILLA" in bold red letters, with "creative POST PRODUCTION" in smaller grey and orange text, featured for the Kilkenny Animated Festival on a white background.
Logo of National Talent Academies, featuring overlapping rectangular line art to the left of the organisation’s name in bold black text on a white background, as seen at events like the Kilkenny Animated Festival.
Logo of South East Technological University with an abstract geometric design on the left and text in both Irish and English on the right, featured at the Kilkenny Animated Festival.

Venue Sponsor

We are grateful to our venue sponsor.

Logo for Butler Gallery, inspired by Kilkenny Animated Festival, featuring a modern, abstract black and grey geometric design on the left and “BUTLER GALLERY” in bold black and grey text on a white background.
Three women in black uniforms stand behind a modern hotel reception desk with a metallic finish. The lobby, featuring two large gold hanging lights and textured wall panels, highlights the welcoming presence of Kilkenny Animated Festival Sponsors.

Venue Partner

Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny is the only city centre hotel with full leisure centre facilities which includes a fully-equipped gym, varied fitness classes, a 21m swimming pool, sauna, steam room & jacuzzi.

Kilkenny Hotel offers 118 contemporary styled hotel guestrooms including family hotel rooms and luxury Kilkenny hotel suites.

HOBAN Bar & Brasserie at the Kilkenny Ormonde serves great drinks and relaxed food in glamorous surroundings while the bright and airy Savour Restaurant is the perfect spot for breakfast and private dining.

Secure city centre car parking at a reduced privilege rates for guests.

View Hotel
A modern lounge with tall windows, red high-backed chairs, small tables with potted plants, and a barman by the bar—an inviting space, often enjoyed by Kilkenny Animated Festival Sponsors, and bathed in natural light.