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 […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host AFRICA DAY here at Kilkenny Castle Park on the Saturday 1 June 2024 - 2pm to 5pm. This will surely be a wonderful and vibrant event with AfriMarket, AfriCuisine, Drumming, Fashion Show, Dancing Competition, Face Painting and Hair Braiding as well as special performance by 'Mada' and AHA […]
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
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 […]
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 and 23 July. This event is free of charge and all are welcome.
Biodiversity Week 2023: A date for your diary! We are very excited about the Bioblitz organised by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful due to take place on Friday 26 May at 3pm to Saturday 27 May at 3pm in the Castle Park and surrounds. There will be a variety of events taking place over the course of […]
We are looking forward to welcoming back Pat Durkin from BirdWatch Ireland who will lead this very popular annual event. Meeting Point: Courtyard Start Time: 8pm (please arrive 10 mins before) This is a FREE event. No booking required. #OPWBiodiversity #InYourNature
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2023. As usual, there will be a wide range of speakers, covering a variety of topics. All talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. Please note the earlier start time of […]
