POSTPONED - The performance of Sunday 23 July has been postponed to Sunday 30 July at 3pm OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Music in the Gardens series once again this July. Kilkenny’s St Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band will entertain the crowds in the Castle Park at 3pm on Sundays 9, 16 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of Heritage Week, Kilkenny Castle is delighted to offer free self-guided admission on Saturday 12th August 2023. Discover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit of the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle Complimentary tickets only available on the day from our ticket desk. Admission will be […]
Pour célébrer la semaine du Patrimoine, le Château de Kilkenny-OPW propose des visites guidées gratuites en Français avec notre guide-conférencier Gérard le Lundi 14 Aout à 9.15 La visite est gratuite mais la réservation est essentielle. Contactez kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie pour réserver
As part of Heritage Week 2023 Kilkenny Castle is opening the magnificent Picture Gallery free of charge to artists who wish to sketch paintings from the Ormonde Picture Collection Booking required, limited availability This is an adult only event. Start time 15:00 to 17:00 To reserve your place contact: kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
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 […]
Tá áthas orainn turas a chur ar siúl as Gaeilge i gCaisleán Chill Chainnigh, saor in aisce, le linn Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Bígí linn! Is fiú go mór ticéid a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Uimhreacha teoranta, cláraigh go gasta. Seol r-post do: kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
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.
