OPW Kilkenny Castle is very pleased to welcome Scoil na gCláirseach – Festival of Early Irish Harp, which returns to Kilkenny this July. Two evening concerts as follows will be hosted at The Parade Tower. The second of the two concerts will take place this evening - Tuesday 30 July at 8pm TUESDAY 30 JULY, […]
OPW is very pleased to partner with the Festival in presenting a wonderful array of literary and musical events in The Parade Tower, Light up the Castle in the Rose Garden, Panorama Kino Theatre in the Castle Park and of course the wonderful Secret Garden Music returns also. Panorama Kino Theatre Panorama Kino Theatre redefines […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2024 is eagerly awaited with a wonderful programme of events scheduled from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 August here at the Castle and also in the City. Please visit http://kilkennyarts.ie for the full programme and booking details. OPW is very pleased to partner with the Festival in presenting a wonderful array of […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2024 is eagerly awaited with a wonderful programme of events scheduled from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 August. Please visit http://kilkennyarts.ie for a full programme and booking details. ‘Light up the Castle’ OPW is very pleased to partner with Kilkenny Arts Festival in presenting ‘Light up the Castle’, a spectacular audio-visual show […]
As part of Heritage Week 2024 Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of August. Discover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit to the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle. No advance booking required, tickets will be available from our ticket […]
As part of Heritage Week 2024 Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of August. Discover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit to the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle. No advance booking required, tickets will be available from our ticket […]
OPW is very pleased to welcome the Star of Knockagh Accordion Band from Co Antrim to Kilkenny Castle Park for what is now the annual visit organised by Railway Preservation Society, with all arriving by steam train into Kilkenny train station. They will march up through the streets for their performance at the Castle Park […]
Local Links to the Past ✨ The Office of Public Works and Transport for Ireland are collaborating to promote sustainable travel this National Heritage Week ???? This year’s theme is Connections, Routes and Networks. Inspired by this, OPW - Office of Public Works are incentivising visitors to use the Local Links rural public transport service […]
A l’occasion de la semaine du patrimoine, nous proposons une visite guidée gratuite du château de Kilkenny en Français le Jeudi 20 août à 09 :15. Contactez-nous par email kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie pour réserver votre place.
Zur Feier der Heritage Week bietet Kilkenny Castle am 21. August 2024 eine Führung auf Deutsch an. Unsere Tour führt Sie durch die mittelalterliche Burg, die 1207 von William Marshall erbaut wurde, und auch durch das Haus der Familie Butler aus dem 18th. und 19th Jahrhundert Am Mittwoch um 9:15 Uhr senden Sie eine E-Mail […]
In occasione della settimana dedicata al Patrimonio Culturale Irlandese, siamo lieti di informare i nostri visitatori che il giorno 22 agosto alle ore 16.15, sara' disponibile una visita guidata del castello in lingua italiana. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor rooms fully accessible. Booking required, […]
Gheobhaidh tú eolais ar Stair an Chaisleán agus an saghas saol a bhí ag an gclann a bhí ina gcónaí anseo. Thosaigh saol an Caisleán seo sa 13ú haois, úsáidtear é mar dún ansin athraíonn sé go dtí teach uasal thar na 800 bliain. Bígí linn ar thuras trí Ghaeilge ar am gCaisleán Chill Chainnigh. […]
This free guided tour is aimed at school going aged children and their families. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor rooms fully accessible. Maximum of 2 adults per booking Booking required, limited availability. To reserve your place contact: kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
This will be a unique opportunity for people with sensory needs and their family to view the beautiful Victorian period rooms of the Castle in a quiet environment. This event is free of charge but advance booking is required. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor […]
As part of the Heritage Week 2024 and the OPW programme of Irish Sign Language interpreted tours at Heritage sites around the country, Kilkenny Castle is offering a free ISL interpreted tour on Sunday 25th of August @ 3:30pm One of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to welcome Butler Society members from all over the world this week. From August 28th to September 1st, Butler families and their loved ones will gather at Kilkenny Castle, the historic seat of the Butler family, for ‘The Butler Gathering’. This event promises to be a time of […]