We are looking forward to welcoming back Pat Durkin from BirdWatch Ireland who will lead this very popular annual event. Meeting Point: Courtyard Start Time: 8pm (please arrive 10 mins before) This is a FREE event. No booking required. #OPWBiodiversity #InYourNature
This May we are offering free Sensory Friendly Tours. This will be a unique opportunity for people with sensory needs and their family to view our Victorian period rooms in a quiet environment. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility but ground floor rooms fully accessible. These events are […]
From Medieval Castle to one of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland. Kilkenny Castle and grounds have experienced many transformation over the centuries.This talk will focus on the changes made since the 17th century to the area known today as the Rose Garden. From French influenced changes made by the 1st Duke of Ormonde […]
Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years. Peter Kenny OPW, will explore the visual features of Kilkenny Castle today. The guided tour will be conducted outdoors and is weather dependent. These events are free […]
Biodiversity Week 2023: A date for your diary! We are very excited about the Bioblitz organised by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful due to take place on Friday 26 May at 3pm to Saturday 27 May at 3pm in the Castle Park and surrounds. There will be a variety of events taking place over the course of […]
This May join one of our guides for a Free Child Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and view our beautiful Period rooms in a more relax environment. These Guided tours are aimed at school going aged children and their families. 2 adults maximum per child. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for […]
This June join one of our guides for a Free Child Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and view our beautiful Period rooms in a more relax environment. These Guided tours are aimed at school going aged children and their families Maximum of 2 adults per booking Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]
This June we are offering a free Sensory Friendly Tours This will be a unique opportunity for people with sensory needs and their family to view our Victorian period rooms 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 […]
To celebrate Pride Month, OPW-Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host a talk by Dr Anthony Delaney on Saturday 10th June at 3pm in the Parade Tower. This talk explores ideas of gender and sexuality in the Georgian and Victorian Ireland, initially by centering Kilkenny Castle's inherent queerness, before zooming out to consider Kilkenny, and then […]
This June join one of our guides for a Free Child Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and view our beautiful Period rooms in a more relax environment. These Guided tours are aimed at school going aged children and their families Maximum of 2 adults per booking Parts of the Castle may not be suitable […]