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SUMMARY:Kilkenny Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is very pleased to partner with Kilkenny Arts Festival in presenting a wonderful array of literary events in The Parade Tower\, further episodes of the Alice Project in the Medieval Room and of course the wonderful Secret Garden Music returns also. \nAnd once again one of the big highlights of the programme\, Light up the Castle: Rift\, will take place in the Rose Garden (12 – 15 August) \nFor all that is going on throughout Kilkenny and specifically at the Parade Tower check out https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/festival/programme
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/kilkenny-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Light Up the Castle: Rift (Kilkenny Arts Festival)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 projection that seeks out the warmth\, the fun and the good-weird that’s always there\, hiding in the dark. \nCreated by multidisciplinary artist Jack Phelan (who made the castle disappear in his unforgettable 2024 show\, Six Sides Sawn)\, Rift is another playful and endlessly inventive spectacle tearing a weird and wonderful Rift in the fabric of space and time. \nPlease note: The installation features strobe lighting. Latecomers will not be admitted. Gates open at 10.15pm at the Parade entrance.  \nWheelchair users are advised to contact the Festival box office before the show.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/light-up-the-castle-rift-kilkenny-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260815T091500
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SUMMARY:Free Admission
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Week 2026\nAs part of Heritage Week 2026 OPW-Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday 15 August.\nDiscover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit to the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle.\nFree admission applies to individual visitors only. Complimentary tickets are available online now on:\nhttps://kilkenny.admit-one.eu/?p=details&ga=1&dt=20260815…\nTickets will also be available on the day from our ticket desk\nGroups of 10 and more must pre-book in advance by contacting bookingskilkennycastle@opw.ie ( normal rates apply)\nGuided tours will not be available on the day.\nFor more information contact kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/free-admission/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260816T110000
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SUMMARY:Design Your Own Shield at Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:🛡️ Design Your Own Shield at Kilkenny Castle! \nCelebrate National Heritage Week with a fun workshop for primary school children. Learn about the colourful world of heraldry and design your own unique medieval shield to take home. \n📅 Saturday\, 16 August \n🕚 11.00am or 3.00pm \n📍 Kilkenny Castle \nBooking is essential. To book a space\, email kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/design-your-own-shield-at-kilkenny-castle/2026-08-16/1/
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SUMMARY:Design Your Own Shield at Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:🛡️ Design Your Own Shield at Kilkenny Castle! \nCelebrate National Heritage Week with a fun workshop for primary school children. Learn about the colourful world of heraldry and design your own unique medieval shield to take home. \n📅 Saturday\, 16 August \n🕚 11.00am or 3.00pm \n📍 Kilkenny Castle \nBooking is essential. To book a space\, email kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/design-your-own-shield-at-kilkenny-castle/2026-08-16/2/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Radharc: The Restoration of Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:🎥 Radharc: The Restoration of Kilkenny Castle \nTo celebrate this year’s National Heritage Week theme\, Heritage at Risk\, we are delighted to present a screening of the Radharc documentary on the restoration of Kilkenny Castle. \nDiscover the remarkable story of how one of Ireland’s finest castles was rescued from ruin through one of the country’s most important historic properties. \n📅 Monday\, 18 August \n🕒 3.00pm \n📍 Parade Tower\, Kilkenny Castle \nAdmission is free and booking is not required.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/radharc-the-restoration-of-kilkenny-castle/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260818T153000
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SUMMARY:Irish Sign Language Interpreted Guided tour
DESCRIPTION: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\nOne of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put the spotlight on fascinating characters and hidden gems.\nThe guided tours give a unique opportunity to learn more about Kilkenny Castle and its Collections.\nThe tours are free of charge but places are limited so participants are asked to book early by emailing kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/irish-sign-language-interpreted-guided-tour-6/2026-08-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260819T093000
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SUMMARY:Turas Treoraithe as Gaeilge ar Chaisleán Chill Chainnigh
DESCRIPTION:Le linn Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidreachta beidh turas as gaeilge ar fáil Dé Chéadaoin ar an 19ú de Lúnasa soar in aisce ag 9:30am. Beidh cur síos déanta ar an beagnach 800 bliain Stair a bhfuil san fhoirgnimh . Tosaíonn sé mar Dún agus athraíonn sé go dtí teach uasal don chlann Butler. Déantar cur síos ar cumhacht an teaghlaigh\, a bhí lonnaithe in oirdheisceart na hÉireann. Beidh eolas faoin athchoiriú\, an saghas troscán agus na stíleanna difriúl a bhfuil le fáil. \nMaireann an turas idir 50 nóiméad go dtí 1 uair. · Cuir spás in áirithe tríd ríomhphoist a sheoladh chuig bookings kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/turas-treoraithe-as-gaeilge-ar-chaislean-chill-chainnigh/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Sketching in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching in the Gallery \nKilkenny Castle is opening the magnificent Picture Gallery free of charge to artists who wish to sketch paintings from the Ormonde Picture Collection \nBooking required\, contact kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie to book your place\,  limited availability\, this is an adult only event. Start time 15:00 to 17:00 \n 
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/sketching-in-the-gallery/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Sketching in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching in the Gallery \nKilkenny Castle is opening the magnificent Picture Gallery free of charge to artists who wish to sketch paintings from the Ormonde Picture Collection \nBooking required\, contact kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie to book your place\,  limited availability\, this is an adult only event. Start time 15:00 to 17:00 \n 
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/sketching-in-the-gallery/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T150000
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SUMMARY:Sketching in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching in the Gallery \nKilkenny Castle is opening the magnificent Picture Gallery free of charge to artists who wish to sketch paintings from the Ormonde Picture Collection \nBooking required\, contact kilkennycastleeducation@opw.ie to book your place\,  limited availability\, this is an adult only event. Start time 15:00 to 17:00 \n 
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/sketching-in-the-gallery/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T193000
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SUMMARY:Discovering Flemingstown at Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:  \n🏰 Discovering Flemingstown at Kilkenny Castle \nJoin us this National Heritage Week for a fascinating talk by The Discovery Programme exploring the results of the recent geophysical survey of Flemingstown\, the lost medieval settlement hidden beneath Kilkenny Castle Park. \nFind out how archaeologists are uncovering the hidden history beneath the park and hear about the latest discoveries from the survey. \n📅 Thursday\, 21 August \n🕕 6.00pm \n📍 Kilkenny Castle Courtyard \nAdmission is free and booking is not required. Please note\, this is an outdoor event\, wear appropriate clothes and footwear.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/discovering-flemingstown-at-kilkenny-castle/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Irish Sign Language Interpreted Guided tour
DESCRIPTION: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\nOne of our experienced guide accompanied by an ISL interpreter will lead you throughout the restored Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put the spotlight on fascinating characters and hidden gems.\nThe guided tours give a unique opportunity to learn more about Kilkenny Castle and its Collections.\nThe tours are free of charge but places are limited so participants are asked to book early by emailing kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/irish-sign-language-interpreted-guided-tour-6/2026-12-06/
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