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 […]
Sunday 21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day. This World Alzheimer’s Day, thousands of feet will hit the ground for one powerful reason — to walk for memories, for awareness, and for a future without dementia. Join Alzheimer’s Memory Walk supported by Aviva on Sunday, September 21st, as we come together in locations across the country to remember and honour those […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host the Very Pink Run at the Castle Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. The Very Pink Run is a family fun event offering a 10k and 5k distance for people to run, jog, walk or wheel. It attracts a pink tribe of men, women and children, […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host National Services Day at the Castle Park on Saturday 6 September 2025. It kicks off at 12pm approx. and all are welcome to come along! It is a free fun filled family day out. Be sure to meet the crews and volunteers from all those that […]
Come along to Kilkenny Castle Park on Saturday 30 August for a pre-show display of vintage and classic cars from 10am to 3pm in advance of Kilkenny Motor Club’s annual show at St. James Park which takes place on Sunday 31 August.
OPW is very pleased to welcome the Star of Knockagh Accordion Band from Co Antrim to Kilkenny Castle Park for what is now the annual visit organised by Railway Preservation Society, with all arriving by steam train into Kilkenny train station. They will march up through the streets for their performance at the Castle Park at […]
National Play Day 2025 organised by Kilkenny County Council Community section in conjunction with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality will be held on Saturday 5th July, 2025. The event hosted by Kilkenny County Council and OPW will take place between 12 and 2pm in Kilkenny Castle Park. The event and all activities are […]
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 […]
Giedre Dunphy will give a talk on native plants and their uses in medicine and cooking. Meeting Point: Kilkenny Castle Park (at the Copper Beech tree) This is a FREE event. No booking required. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an outdoor event.
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to collaborate with the Kilkenny branch of BirdWatch Ireland for another Dusk Chorus this year on Thursday 22 May. All are welcome to come along to this FREE event. Meeting Point: Courtyard This is a FREE event. No booking required. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an […]