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 […]
Explore Archaeology will bring Norman & Medieval knight to life through an interactive workshop combining hands-on heritage, living history and public archaeology at OPW-Kilkenny Castle this Heritage Week 2023. Email - xarchaeology@gmail.com to secure your space/(s) Outdoor clothing and footwear required. This event is weather dependent.
Sing along stories exploring Halloween customs & traditions in Ireland Join Traditional Singer & Folklore Collector Rachel Uí Fhaoláin in the Medieval Room of Kilkenny Castle at 4.30pm on Friday 3rd of November. As part of this fun, interactive workshop we will learn and sing a newly composed song from the children's section of Rachel's recently published song book 'In the […]
Tanguy has a strong profile as an environmentalist, educator and gardener. He is a tireless campaigner and advocate of sustainable gardening and has given lectures and talks all over Ireland. At Dunmore Country School in Durrow, Co. Laois, Tanguy and the team practice sustainable no-dig kitchen gardening and natural beekeeping. Location: Kilkenny Castle Park (in […]
Join James Doherty from Kilkenny Castle and learn all about Siege Warfare with a special event for children who want to learn about how castle sieges took place. Learn about the horrid history of warfare in Kilkenny in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle. Workshop will run from 11am till 2pm just drop by. Children must […]