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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kilkenny Castle is delighted to take part in Culture Night once more. To celebrate Culture Night, the period rooms and exhibitions of Kilkenny Castle will be open to the public free of charge from 6pm to 9pm on Friday 22nd September 2023. Musical guests, duo Laoise O’Brien (Recorder) & Malcolm Proud (harpsichord), will entertain visitors […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host the The Very Pink Run 2023. It will take place on Sunday 1 October in Kilkenny Castle Park. This is a fun filled, family and inclusive event and you can get more information and register at www.verypinkrun.ie
This October 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 […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is pleased to support Music in Kilkenny's Concert Series once again. These wonderful concerts take place at various venues in Kilkenny city and county and we are delighted to host some of them at the Parade Tower. The Marmen Quartet will be the first of these on Friday 20 October at 6pm […]
This October join one of our guides for a Free child friendly guided tours 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 […]
