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

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

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
Event Series Child Friendly Guided Tours

Child Friendly Guided Tours

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

This August 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 Maximum of 2 adults per booking Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]

Free
Event Series Free Sensory Friendly Tour

Free Sensory Friendly Tour

This August we are offering Free Sensory Friendly Tours of Kilkenny Castle.  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 advance booking is required. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]

Free
Event Series Free Sensory Friendly Tour

Free Sensory Friendly Tour

This August we are offering Free Sensory Friendly Tours of Kilkenny Castle.  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 advance booking is required. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]

Free
Event Series Child Friendly Guided Tours

Child Friendly Guided Tours

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

This August 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 Maximum of 2 adults per booking Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]

Free

National Services Day

OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host National Services Day at the Castle Park on Saturday 2 September 2023. Kicking off at 1pm the city will see its second National Services Day Blue Light Parade and Static Display. The parade starts on Castlecomer Road, passing the Newpark Hotel, McDonagh Junction, John Street, Rose […]

Free

Sensory Friendly Tour

This September we are offering a Free Sensory Friendly Tour of Kilkenny Castle.  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 advance booking is required. To reserve your place contact: kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie Parts […]

Free
Event Series Child Friendly Guided Tours

Child Friendly Guided Tours

This September 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 Maximum of 2 adults per booking Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]

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 the spotlight […]

Free