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SUMMARY:Yulefest Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Begin Christmas with a flourish with the Yulefest Firework Display on Tuesday the 23rd of December. Come together with family and friends and watch as the skies light up over Kilkenny Castle Park. Purchase a ticket to take in the creative display from a prime viewing spot in the Castle Park. Bring a warm coat and hat and feel the Christmas excitement as we light up the Kilkenny sky!\n\nPlease note:\nPets are not permitted to attend this event.There will be no toilet facilities at the venue.This is an outdoor event\, please dress for the weather.\n\n\nLocation: Kilkenny Castle Park (enter from Castle Road only)\nGates open at 5.45pm. Gates close at 6.25pm.\nShow begins at 6.30pm. Show will last approx 10mins.\nTickets: €4 + BF | Family of 5 €18 + BF
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-fireworks/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251221T093000
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SUMMARY:Free Admission to Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 21st  December\, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms.\nDuring the afternoon\, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of Dynamica Quartet (from 2:15pm)\n\n\n\nNo advance booking required. Admission will be on a first come\, first served basis\n#OPW #HeritageIreland #IrelandAncientEast #VisitKilkenny #Kilkenny #KilkennyCastle #Christmas
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/free-admission-to-kilkenny-castle-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Free admission to Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 14th  December\, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms.\nDuring the afternoon\, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of the talented pianist\, Helen Hughes (from 2:15pm)\n\n\n\nNo advance booking required. Admission will be on a first come\, first served basis\n#OPW #HeritageIreland #IrelandAncientEast #VisitKilkenny #Kilkenny #KilkennyCastle #Christmas
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/free-admission-to-kilkenny-castle-for-christmas/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251212T170000
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake pictures with family and friends or simply come on your own for a peaceful moment of reflection in one of Kilkenny’s most enchanting spaces.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T110000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimers Memory Walk 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. This World Alzheimer’s Day\, thousands of feet will hit the ground for one powerful reason — to walk for memories\, for awareness\, and for a future without dementia. \nJoin Alzheimer’s Memory Walk supported by Aviva on Sunday\, September 21st\, as we come together in locations across the country to remember and honour those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — and the families who stand beside them every step of the way. \nWe are delighted to host the Kilkenny walk in the Castle Park. It is a 5km route and starts at 11am.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/alzheimers-memory-walk-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20250831T130614Z
CREATED:20250831T130614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T130614Z
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SUMMARY:Very Pink Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host the Very Pink Run at the Castle Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. \nThe Very Pink Run is a family fun event offering a 10k and 5k distance for people to run\, jog\, walk or wheel. \nIt attracts a pink tribe of men\, women and children\, all showing their support – helping to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research and awareness efforts and an eagerness to help positively change the landscape of this disease into the future.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/very-pink-run-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20250831T125850Z
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SUMMARY:National Services Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host National Services Day at the Castle Park on Saturday 6 September 2025. \nIt kicks off at 12pm approx. and all are welcome to come along! \nIt is a free fun filled family day out. Be sure to meet the crews and volunteers from all those that provide a frontline service!! There will be lots to see and do. Kilkenny Fire and rescue will be doing another demonstration on cutting a vehicle. As well as many other surprises on the day!!!
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/national-services-day-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20250727T101758Z
CREATED:20250727T101758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T101758Z
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SUMMARY:Kilkenny Motor Club Display
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Kilkenny Castle Park on Saturday 30 August for a pre-show display of vintage and classic cars from 10am to 3pm in advance of Kilkenny Motor Club’s annual show at St. James Park which takes place on Sunday 31 August.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/kilkenny-motor-club-display/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250705T140000
DTSTAMP:20250703T105228Z
CREATED:20250703T105228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T105228Z
UID:10000172-1751716800-1751724000@www.kilkennycastle.ie
SUMMARY:National Play Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:National Play Day 2025 organised by Kilkenny County Council Community section in conjunction with the Department of Children\, Disability and Equality will be held on Saturday 5th July\, 2025. The event hosted by Kilkenny County Council and OPW will take place between 12 and 2pm in Kilkenny Castle Park. The event and all activities are free of charge and families are encouraged to come along\, enjoy the activities and make the event a great success. Along with event partners Healthy Ireland\, Creative Ireland and Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) it will be a great opportunity to highlight and support the importance of creating time and space for families to have fun together.  The feedback from the various workshops held last year was hugely positive and the plan is to create an even bigger and better event this year.  Play Day supports and highlights the importance of creating time and space for families to have fun together. \nThis year’s theme is ‘The Power of Play’.  Play is vital to supporting children’s development\, learning and wellbeing. It encourages a sense of adventure and discovery\, helping young minds to better understand the world around them through fun and creative ways. This National Play Day is an opportunity for Kilkenny County Council and our partners to invite children and their families to come together in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle Park and take part in a wide range of activities for all to enjoy. \nActivities and workshops include magic shows\, intergenerational yoga\, storytelling\, giant games\, funfair stalls\, balance bikes\, friendship bracelet workshop and craft workshops.  There will be an activity area for children to enjoy the power of play!  Come along and enjoy\, it’s open to all and all activities are free of charge. \nThe workshops represent the wonder and discovery that unfolds when children play outside.  Access to outdoor play means children have many opportunities for developing their imagination and physical abilities. Playing in nature also presents opportunities for exploration and adventure. \nNational Play Day is more than just a day of fun\, it is a celebration of the fundamental role that play has in all of our lives. Play is essential for children’s physical\, emotional and cognitive growth. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this FREE event.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/national-play-day-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240601T170000
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UID:10000109-1717250400-1717261200@www.kilkennycastle.ie
SUMMARY:AFRICA DAY 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 Storytellers.   \nFREE of charge and all are very welcome to this Family Fun event  –  2pm to 5pm on Saturday 1 June 2024.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/africa-day-2024/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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