Latest Past Events

Traditional Song & Folklore Workshops for Children & Families le Rachel Uí Fhaoláin

Sing along stories exploring Halloween customs & traditions in Ireland Join Traditional Singer & Folklore Collector Rachel Uí Fhaoláin in the Medieval Room of Kilkenny Castle at 4.30pm on Friday 3rd of November.  As part of this fun, interactive workshop we will learn and sing a newly composed song from the children's section of Rachel's recently published song book 'In the […]

Free

Heritage Week: Interactive Children’s Archaeology Workshop – The Greatest Knight

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Explore Archaeology will bring Norman & Medieval knight to life through an interactive workshop combining hands-on heritage, living history and public archaeology at OPW-Kilkenny Castle this Heritage Week 2023. Email - xarchaeology@gmail.com to secure your space/(s)  Outdoor clothing and footwear required.  This event is weather dependent.

Free

Heritage Week: Flower Insect Timed Count (FIT Count) at Kilkenny Castle Park

Kilkenny Castle Park Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Want to be a Citizen Scientist and help look after your natural heritage?  Why not come along to Kilkenny Castle to learn about the importance of biodiversity and carry out a Flower Insect Timed Count (FIT Count).  You will learn how to record your information on the National Biodiversity Data Centre portal which helps conservationists […]

Free