Free Sensory Friendly Visits

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

To mark World Autism Awareness Day, we are offering 2 Sensory Friendly Tours this Weekend at 9.15am on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April This will be a unique opportunity for people with sensory needs and their family to view our Victorian period rooms in a quiet environment. This event is free of charge but […]

Event Series Child Friendly Tours

Child Friendly Tours

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

This May join one of our guides for a Free Child Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and view our beautiful Period rooms in a more relax environment. These Guided tours are aimed at school going aged children and their families. 2 adults maximum per child. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for […]

Free

Child Friendly Guided Tours

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

This May join one of our guides for a Free Child Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and view our beautiful Period rooms in a more relax environment. These Guided tours are aimed at school going aged children and their families 2 adults maximum per child Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for […]

Free

Bealtaine: From Tenement to Secluded Garden, the transformation of Kilkenny Castle Rosegarden

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

From Medieval Castle to one of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland. Kilkenny Castle and grounds have experienced many transformation over the centuries.This talk will focus on the changes made since the 17th century to the area known today as the Rose Garden. From French influenced changes made by the 1st Duke of Ormonde […]

Free

ISL Interpreted Tour

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

As part of the OPW programme of Irish Sign Language interpreted tours at Heritage sites around the country, Kilkenny Castle is offering free ISL interpreted tours on selected dates at 3.30pm. One of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put […]

Free

Bealtaine : Architectural Outdoor Tour of Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years. Peter Kenny OPW, will explore the visual features of Kilkenny Castle today. The guided tour will be conducted outdoors and is weather dependent. These events are free […]

Free

Bealtaine: From Tenement to Secluded Garden, the transformation of Kilkenny Castle Rosegarden

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

From Medieval Castle to one of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland. Kilkenny Castle and grounds have experienced many transformation over the centuries.This talk will focus on the changes made since the 17th century to the area known today as the Rose Garden. From French influenced changes made by the 1st Duke of Ormonde […]

Free