Kilkenny City received a finalist award at the inaugural 2012 Bord Failte Tourism Towns award Ceremony which took place at the the Gibson Hotel in Dublin. The Event showcased the excellent tourist facilities and amenities in our City. The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee thank all of the volunteers and local groups who worked together to present Kilkenny City at its best to the Judges. Congratulations to Portmagee who received the overall winner award. The other finalist award winners included:
- Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
- Clonakilty, Co Cork
- Dundalk, Co Louth
- Ennis, Co Clare
- Killarney, Co Kerry
- Letterkenny, Co Donegal
- Trim, Co Meath
- Westport, Co Mayo