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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 Saturday 6th December 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-4/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251212T170000
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251213T170000
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CREATED:20251210T124738Z
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251213T193000
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SUMMARY:Bach's Christmas Oratorio - Irish Baroque Orchestra & Chorus
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.  \nOPW Kilkenny Castle is pleased to support our cultural partnership with Music in Kilkenny Concert Series once again. The concerts take place in different venues in Kilkenny throughout the season. The Parade Tower\, Kilkenny Castle is delighted to have hosted eight of these in 2025\, with the ninth and final one\, featuring the amazing Irish Baroque Orchestra\, due to place on Saturday 13 December at 7:30pm in the wonderful Picture Gallery of the Castle. \nJohann Sebastian Bach Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 \nFirst performed for Christmas in 1734\, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio comprises six cantatas\, each intended for performance on a feast day in the Christmas period. In this performance the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chorus present all six cantatas\, for an immersive and enriching audience experience full of joy and peace. \nThe Christmas Oratorio performances are part of the IBO’s ambitious new Bach Cycle 2024 – 2026\, made possible by the generous philanthropic support of an anonymous donor.
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/bachs-christmas-oratorio-irish-baroque-orchestra-chorus/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251214T093000
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SUMMARY:Free admission to Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 14th  December\, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms.\nDuring the afternoon\, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of the talented pianist\, Helen Hughes (from 2:15pm)\n\n\n\nNo advance booking required. Admission will be on a first come\, first served basis\n#OPW #HeritageIreland #IrelandAncientEast #VisitKilkenny #Kilkenny #KilkennyCastle #Christmas
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/free-admission-to-kilkenny-castle-for-christmas/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-19/
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CATEGORIES:Community Event
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CREATED:20251210T124738Z
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251221T093000
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SUMMARY:Free Admission to Kilkenny Castle
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 21st  December\, Kilkenny Castle will be open free of charge to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for all to enjoy the magic of the beautiful decorated period rooms.\nDuring the afternoon\, while wandering through the castle you can enjoy the wonderful music of Dynamica Quartet (from 2:15pm)\n\n\n\nNo advance booking required. Admission will be on a first come\, first served basis\n#OPW #HeritageIreland #IrelandAncientEast #VisitKilkenny #Kilkenny #KilkennyCastle #Christmas
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/free-admission-to-kilkenny-castle-2/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 a friendly environment with our trained facilitators Kate and James\nThis event is free of charge but requires advance booking: contact kilkennycastleinfo@opw.ie to reserve your places
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/alzheimer-dementia-inclusive-tour-4/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251221T170000
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251222T200000
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CREATED:20251210T124738Z
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Rose Garden Light Up
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have the Rose Garden all sparkly for Christmas\nTake 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.\n\nAccess is free of charge.\n\n\n\nIt will be open on the following evenings 5pm – 8pm:\n• Fri 12th Dec & Sat 13th Dec\n• Fri 19th Dec & Sat 20th Dec\n• Sun 21st Dec & Mon 22nd Dec
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-rose-garden-light-up/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251223T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251223T190000
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SUMMARY:Yulefest Fireworks
DESCRIPTION: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 and hat and feel the Christmas excitement as we light up the Kilkenny sky!\n\nPlease note:\nPets are not permitted to attend this event.There will be no toilet facilities at the venue.This is an outdoor event\, please dress for the weather.\n\n\nLocation: Kilkenny Castle Park (enter from Castle Road only)\nGates open at 5.45pm. Gates close at 6.25pm.\nShow begins at 6.30pm. Show will last approx 10mins.\nTickets: €4 + BF | Family of 5 €18 + BF
URL:https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/event/yulefest-fireworks/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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