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 […]
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 […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host AFRICA DAY here at Kilkenny Castle Park on the Saturday 1 June 2024 - 2pm to 5pm. This will surely be a wonderful and vibrant event with AfriMarket, AfriCuisine, Drumming, Fashion Show, Dancing Competition, Face Painting and Hair Braiding as well as special performance by 'Mada' and AHA […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to host the The Very Pink Run 2023. It will take place on Sunday 1 October in Kilkenny Castle Park. This is a fun filled, family and inclusive event and you can get more information and register at www.verypinkrun.ie
Want to be a Citizen Scientist and help look after your natural heritage? Why not come along to Kilkenny Castle to learn about the importance of biodiversity and carry out a Flower Insect Timed Count (FIT Count). You will learn how to record your information on the National Biodiversity Data Centre portal which helps conservationists […]
OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Music in the Gardens series once again this July. Kilkenny’s St Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band will entertain the crowds in the Castle Park at 3pm on Sundays 9, 16 and 23 July. This event is free of charge and all are welcome.