Kilkenny Castle is delighted to offer an Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive tour on Sunday 21st December at 10am. This free tour is aimed at people living with Alzheimers and Dementia and their families and supporters. This is an opportunity to explore the period rooms and chat about the artworks and history of the Castle in […]
We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take 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. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]
We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas Take 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. Access is free of charge. It will be open on the following evenings 5pm - 8pm: • Fri […]
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 […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to once again host a number of concerts with Music in Kilkenny. The new 2026 programme is available now www.musicinkilkenny.org The first of these concerts takes place at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle on Sunday 25 January at 4pm. Music in Kilkenny’s opening concert of the 2026 Spring season has […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to continue our collaboration with Music in Kilkenny with this second concert in the 2026 programme. For the full programme and all the venues visit https://www.musicinkilkenny.org/ György Kurtág at 100 Maya Homburger - violin and viola Barry Guy double - bass In this venue in 2016, during Kilkenny Arts Festival, […]
This free guided tour is aimed at school going aged children and their families. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor rooms fully accessible. Maximum of 2 adults per booking Kilkenny Castle is not suitable for pushchairs Booking required, limited availability. To reserve your place contact: […]
This will be a unique opportunity for people with sensory needs and their family to view the beautiful Victorian period rooms of the Castle in a quiet environment. This event is free of charge but advance booking is required. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor […]
This free guided tour is aimed at school going aged children and their families. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor rooms fully accessible. Maximum of 2 adults per booking Kilkenny Castle is not suitable for pushchairs Booking required, limited availability. To reserve your place contact: […]
As part of the OPW programme of Irish Sign Language interpreted tours at Heritage sites around the country, Kilkenny Castle is offering free ISL interpreted tour Sunday 1st March at 3.30pm One of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put […]