Heritage Week: Sketching in the Gallery

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

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

Free

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

Kilkenny Castle Park Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

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

Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta: Turas Treoraithe as Gaeilge

Kilkenny Castle OPW Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland

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

Free

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