The annual John Bradley Memorial Weekend will take place on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November 2025.This year’s theme focuses on William Robertson (1770–1850), Kilkenny’s first architect.The keynote address will be delivered by Mr John Lucey on Friday night at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. Friday: Reception at 6pm, Lecture at 7pm followed by […]
As part of Heritage Week 2025 we are delighted to welcome Commandant (Retired) Larry Scallan to the Parade Tower: 1st Battalion Kilkenny Brigade 1916-1923 (Exploring the foundations and the development of the Order of Battle and Leadership of this active Battalion) The first recruitment meeting for the Irish Volunteers took place in Kilkenny City in March […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 The series comes to an end this evening with our very own Colm Mangan, Foreperson of Kilkenny Castle Park. Tuesday 6 May: Colm Mangan 'A walk and talk through Kilkenny Castle Park' All talks are free […]
