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 […]
To celebrate Heritage Week, Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday 16th August. Admission is free but ticketed. Free tickets are now available on our website: https://kilkenny.admit-one.eu/?p=details&ga=1&dt=20250816... Free admission is reserved for individuals visitors only and does not apply to tour operators. Groups must contact bookingkilkennycastle@opw.ie to book a timeslot. #HeritageIreland #HeritageWeek #OPW #KilkennyCastle […]
As part of Heritage Week 2025 OPW-Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday 16 August. Discover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit to the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle. Free admission applies to individual visitors only. Groups of 6 and more must pre-book in advance by […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host National Services Day at the Castle Park on Saturday 6 September 2025. It kicks off at 12pm approx. and all are welcome to come along! It is a free fun filled family day out. Be sure to meet the crews and volunteers from all those that […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2026 As usual, there will be a wide range of speakers, covering a variety of topics. The series starts on Tuesday 31 March and runs until Tuesday 5 May. All talks are free and entry is on […]
Join Danielle from Naturally at The Wrens Nest based in Ballinakill, Co. Laois for an immersive walk through the historic grounds of Kilkenny Castle. Discover the ancient medicinal secrets of our native plants and trees, exploring how these botanical treasures can nourish the body, soothe the mind, and restore the soul. Meeting Point: Kilkenny Castle […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to collaborate with the Kilkenny branch of BirdWatch Ireland for another Dusk Chorus this year on Thursday 21 May. All are welcome to come along to this FREE event. Meeting Point: Courtyard This is a FREE event. No booking required. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an outdoor event.
Peek inside the world of bees with Tanguy de Toulgoët from Dunmore Country School in Durrow, Co. Laois. Explore hive life up close to understand the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems and learn practical ways to support their survival, all inspired by the rich biodiversity of the parklands at Kilkenny Castle. Location: Kilkenny […]
Join Danielle from Naturally at The Wrens Nest based in Ballinakill, Co. Laois for an immersive walk through the historic grounds of Kilkenny Castle. Discover the ancient medicinal secrets of our native plants and trees, exploring how these botanical treasures can nourish the body, soothe the mind, and restore the soul. Meeting Point: Kilkenny Castle Park […]
Light Up the Castle, the spectacular audio-visual show projected onto the walls of Kilkenny Castle, has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Festival calendar. The world is in a weird place right now (and not in a good way), so let’s pit good-weird against bad. This year’s show, Rift, is a stunning new […]