Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle Join Our Experience Staff for a Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle and Discover the Magnificent Victorian Stately Home of the Butler Family

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Showing 64 Kilkenny Events (added before 8th June)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Barrow River Safaris Take a river safari by canoe on the charming and historical Barrow waterway. Join a tour or take a self guided option. We have tents for wild camping and lots of advice and stories of lore to tell. Venue: All Along the River Barrow Organiser: Go With The Flow River Adventures Admission: Adult: €35, Child: €35 Telephone: +353 (87) 2529700 / +353 (0) 56 7801299 Website: gowiththeflow.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 06:00 23:30 Sun 20th 06:00 23:30 Mon 21st 06:00 23:30 Tue 22nd 06:00 23:30 Wed 23rd 06:00 23:30 Thu 24th 06:00 23:30 Fri 25th 06:00 23:30 Sat 26th 06:00 23:30 Sun 27th 06:00 23:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

EXHIBITION G.A.A Memorabilia Private collection of G.A.A memorabilia which includes Scrapbooks, Match Day programmes inc one from 1924, Complete All-Star poster collection, plus many more interesting Items Venue: Graveyard Road Graignamanagh Organiser: Jim Whelan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0868901366 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 08:00 15:00 Tue 22nd 13:00 17:00 Wed 23rd 09:00 13:00 Fri 25th 09:00 13:00

Sat 26th 08:00 15:00 Sun 27th 13:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE Kilkenny Castle Park Trail Come and Follow this self-guided Discovery Trail through Kilkenny Castle Park. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 08:30 20:00 Sun 20th 08:30 20:00 Mon 21st 08:30 20:00 Tue 22nd 08:30 20:00 Wed 23rd 08:30 20:00 Thu 24th 08:30 20:00 Fri 25th 08:30 20:00 Sat 26th 08:30 20:00 Sun 27th 08:30 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Heritage Card Daily Draw For the duration of Heritage Week, with every admission, there will be free entry to a daily draw for a chance to win a Family Heritage Card. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Admission: Adult: €8, Child: €4, Concession: €6, Family: €20 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 09:00 17:00 Sun 20th 09:00 17:00 Mon 21st 09:00 17:00 Tue 22nd 09:00 17:00 Wed 23rd 09:00 17:00 Thu 24th 09:00 17:00 Fri 25th 09:00 17:00

Sat 26th 09:00 17:00 Sun 27th 09:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Free Admission Free admission to this wonderful church which is filled with stories, sculpture and tranquility. Guided tours will run on various occasions each day. Venue: St Mary's Church, Gowran Organiser: St Mary's Church, Gowran OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7726894 Website: heritageireland.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:00 16:00 Sun 20th 10:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 10:00 16:00 Thu 24th 10:00 16:00 Fri 25th 10:00 16:00 Sat 26th 10:00 16:00 Sun 27th 10:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Saint Paul's Church Open Days A compact church built for the fifth Earl of Bessborough. Designed by George Street, built with cut stone in High Victorian Hard Gothic style in 1859, has stained glass panels of artistic design Venue: Piltown Organiser: Fiddown Union Church of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0871016421 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:00 16:00 Sun 20th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

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Field Names of Mayhora Map showing marked the field names for the townland of Mayhora. Venue: Library, Castlecomer Organiser: Fassadinin History Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6419667 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:00 13:30 Tue 22nd 10:00 20:00 Wed 23rd 10:00 17:00 Thu 24th 10:00 17:00 Fri 25th 10:00 13:00 Sat 26th 10:00 13:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Guided Tours of the Medieval Priory Enjoy a guided tour of Ireland's largest enclosed medieval monastery. Wander through the substantial remains and hear about the extensive excavation and conservation work carried out since the 1970's. Venue: Kells Priory Organiser: Kells (Medieval) Priory OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Website: heritageireland.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 10:00 16:00 Sun 20th 10:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 10:00 16:00 Thu 24th 10:00 16:00 Fri 25th 10:00 16:00 Sat 26th 10:00 16:00 Sun 27th 10:00 16:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Guided Heritage Tours Unearth history with a guided tour at Jerpoint Park where heritage and culture are in abundance, with the footprints of a deserted 12th Century Medieval Town plus the Tomb Effigy of St. Nicholas.

Venue: Jerpoint Park Organiser: Jerpoint Park Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 6061449 Website: jerpointkpark.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 11:00 12:00 Sun 20th 15:00 16:00 Sat 26th 11:00 12:00 Sun 27th 15:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Wand Making Workshops for 2-12years Children visit the impressive trees and meet the Minister for Wands. They get their own wand and wand licence, not to mention a few handy magic spells. Suitable for toddlers to teens, even parents! Venue: Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny Organiser: Shankill Castle and Gardens Admission: Adult: €5, Child: €12 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0877672656 Website: shankillcastle.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 11:00 12:30 Sat 19th 14:00 15:30 Sun 20th 11:00 12:30 Sun 20th 14:00 15:30 Wed 23rd 11:00 12:30 Wed 23rd 14:00 15:30 Thu 24th 11:00 12:30 Thu 24th 14:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

EXHIBITION, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Exhibition of Photographs and Print An Interesting exhibition of photographs and memorabilia relating to Dunmore Caves. Venue: Dunmore Cave, Ballyfoyle Organiser: OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7767726 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 11:00 16:00 Sun 20th 11:00 16:00 Mon 21st 11:00 16:00

Tue 22nd 11:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 11:00 16:00 Thu 24th 11:00 16:00 Fri 25th 11:00 16:00 Sat 26th 11:00 16:00 Sun 27th 11:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE Open Day at Allotment Site. Open day at our allotment site to enable the public to see how this project has progressed since opening in 2012 and to see how each individual plot has been developed in many different ways. Venue: At the Rear of Shandon Park and Altomount Residential Estate, Kilkenny City Organiser: Kilkenny Allotments and Community Gardens Association Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 1333641 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 12:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Build with Nature Natural building - build a garden oven made from clay, sand and straw, capable of reaching temperatures of 600°C. The garden oven will be under shelter of a reciprocal/self-supporting living roof Venue: Kilkenny Organiser: Cob on/Tree Services Ireland Admission: Adult: €40 Email: [email protected] Website: treeservicesireland.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 12:00 18:00 Sun 20th 12:00 18:00 Thu 24th 12:00 18:00 Fri 25th 12:00 18:00 Sat 26th 12:00 18:00 Sun 27th 12:00 18:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE St. Marys Graveyard St. Mary's Graveyard open during National Heritage Week 2-6pm daily Venue: St. Marys Graveyard, Market Street, Thomastown, County Kilkenny Organiser: Kery Mullaly Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 7273888 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 18:00 Sun 20th 14:00 18:00 Mon 21st 14:00 18:00 Tue 22nd 14:00 18:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 18:00 Thu 24th 14:00 18:00 Fri 25th 14:00 18:00 Sat 26th 14:00 18:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP Kilkenny Mills Through Time This visual presentation will explore the impact of people harnessing local rivers to produce food and clothing. Venue: Jerpoint Abbey Chapter House Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Website: heritageireland.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:00 16:00 Sun 20th 14:00 16:00 Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 Sun 27th 14:00 16:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Rothe House and Gardens Guided Tour Come on a guided tour of Rothe House, a 17th Century merchant’s townhouse; and Rothe House Garden, a recreation of the Rothe family Tudor garden as it would have appeared in the early 17th century.

Venue: Rothe House Organiser: Rothe House Admission: Adult: €5, Child: €Free, Concession: €4, Family: €10 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567722893 Website: rothehouse.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 14:30 15:30 Sun 20th 14:30 15:30 Mon 21st 14:30 15:30 Tue 22nd 14:30 15:30 Wed 23rd 14:30 15:30 Thu 24th 14:30 15:30 Fri 25th 14:30 15:30 Sat 26th 14:30 15:30 Sun 27th 14:30 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available)

TOUR, TALK Medieval Kilkenny Rooftop Tour Join Alice & Courtney for a skyline view of Kilkenny, including Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice's Cathedral, Smithwick's and our newest attraction, the Medieval Mile Museum. Don't forget your camera! Venue: Pembroke Kilkenny Organiser: Pembroke Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567783500 Website: pembrokekilkenny.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 15:00 15:30 Sun 20th 15:00 15:30 Mon 21st 15:00 15:30 Tue 22nd 15:00 15:30 Wed 23rd 15:00 15:30 Thu 24th 15:00 15:30 Fri 25th 15:00 15:30 Sat 26th 15:00 15:30 Sun 27th 15:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Guided Tour and Garden Entrance Shankill Castle is like a living museum. Travel through time; from the Queen Anne

architecture, exquisite antique collection and eclectic contents, juxtaposed against vibrant contemporary artwork. Venue: Shankill Castle, Paulstown Organiser: Shankill Castle and Gardens Admission: Adult: €10, Child: €8, Concession: €8, Family: €35 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0877672656 Website: shankillcastle.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 15:00 16:00 Sun 20th 15:00 16:00 Mon 21st 15:00 16:00 Tue 22nd 15:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 15:00 16:00 Thu 24th 15:00 16:00 Fri 25th 15:00 16:00 Sat 26th 15:00 16:00 Sun 27th 15:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available)

TALK River Goul a Living History A powerpoint display documenting the rivers heritage - archaeology, wildlife, habitats and fishing Venue: St. Kierans Community Hall Johnstown Co. Kilkenny Organiser: Susan Garrett Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0877926989 Date Start Time End Time Sat 19th 20:00 21:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Visit Kilkenny Castle for Free Enjoy exploring Kilkenny Castle on a self-guided visit free of charge on both Sundays of Heritage Week. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 09:00 17:00 Sun 27th 09:00 17:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE Hillwalk-Brandon Archeol Sites A hill walk to visit some of the Brandon Hill suite of historical/archaeological field sites. Required: food/drink, suitable clothing/footwear for a day on the hills. Venue: Brandon Hill/ Meeting at Kilkenny Cinema Organiser: Kevin Higgins/ Tyndall Mountain Club Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7761044; 087 3222523 Website: tyndallmountainclub.blogspot.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 11:00 16:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Free Guided Tour of Dunmore Cave Free guided tours of Dunmore Caves. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. Venue: Dunmore Cave, Ballyfoyle Organiser: OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7767726 Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 11:00 16:00 Sun 27th 11:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION Conahy Field Names. Conahy Heritage Society Ltd, have undertaken the recording of field names with reference to OS maps. Conahy N S also did a field name project in 1990's. Plus other topographical items on exhibition Venue: Conahy Parochial Hall Organiser: Conahy Heritage Society Ltd. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0872515465; 0834073219 Website: conahyhs.com

Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 11:30 16:00 Tue 27th 11:30 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION Crafts of Yesterday to Today A week of ancient craft demonstrations and stories, with an array of products and pictures. Crafts of stone carving, weaving, crochet, wood turning & carving and pottery will form part of the event. Venue: Ionad Dara Hall, Goresbridge Organiser: Barrowvale Local History Group Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 3179442 Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 14:00 18:00 Sat 19th 14:00 18:00 Mon 21st 14:00 18:00 Tue 22nd 14:00 18:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 21:00 Thu 24th 14:00 21:00 Fri 25th 14:00 21:00 Sat 26th 14:00 21:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Kilkenny Famine Experience The Kilkenny Famine Experience Community Inclusion Project gives participants the opportunity to leave their mark on the memorial dedicated to the people whose remains were discovered in onsite 2005. Venue: Unit 4, Workhouse Square, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Organiser: MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567777600 Website: macdonaghjunction.com Date Start Time End Time Sun 20th 15:00 16:00 Sat 26th 15:00 16:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR Free Guided Tour In the shadows of Saints, follow in the footsteps and hear the stories of hermits, bishops and knights. Touch what they touched. Walk where they walked. A guided tour of St Canice's Cathedral. Venue: St Canices Cathedral & Round Tower, Coach road, Dean Street, Kilkenny City. Organiser: St Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056-7764971 Website: stcanicescathedral.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 09:00 10:00 Tue 22nd 09:00 10:00 Wed 23rd 09:00 10:00 Thu 24th 09:00 10:00 Fri 25th 09:00 10:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP Genealogy Master Class A one on one introduction to genealogical sources available in Kilkenny Local Studies' Department, suitable for beginners and ongoing researchers alike. Each session is a half hour long. Venue: Local Studies' Department, John's Green House, Kilkenny Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567794166 Website: kilkennylibrary.ie Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 09:30 16:30 Wed 23rd 09:30 16:30 Fri 25th 09:30 16:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TOUR Free Guided Tour

Once known as 'The Lantern Church of Ireland', this year marks two hundred years of worship here. Join our tour of the church, along with the remains of the Priory and tombs to learn more. Venue: St Johns Church (St John's Priory) Organiser: St John's Church (St John's Priory) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056-7764971 Website: stcanicescathedral.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 11:00 12:00 Tue 22nd 11:00 12:00 Wed 23rd 11:00 12:00 Thu 24th 11:00 12:00 Fri 25th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR Guided Tour of KIlkenny Castle Join our experience staff for a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle and discover the magnificent victorian stately home of the Butler Family. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Admission: Adult: €8, Child: €4, Concession: €6, Family: €20 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 11:30 12:30 Mon 21st 14:30 15:30 Tue 22nd 11:30 12:30 Tue 22nd 14:30 15:30 Wed 23rd 11:30 12:30 Thu 24th 11:30 12:30 Thu 24th 14:30 15:30 Fri 25th 11:30 12:30 Fri 25th 14:30 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

TALK Military Heritage Lectures. Short lunchtime lecture series looking at aspects of Kilkenny's military heritage. Monday:

Frederick Hall VC, Tuesday: The Uskerty Ambush, Wednesday: John Byrne VC, Thursday: Kilkenny's Great war. Venue: James Stephens Barracks Military Museum Organiser: Larry Scallan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0873875753 Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 13:00 13:30 Tue 22nd 13:00 13:30 Wed 23rd 13:00 13:30 Thu 24th 13:00 13:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

WORKSHOP Painting Day Did you ever want to try your hand at painting outdoors? If so come join us on location in Castle Park. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: kilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 13:00 15:00 Fri 25th 13:00 15:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK Saving an Abandoned Medieval Town Rindoon, Co. Roscommon is perhaps the most impressive abandoned medieval town in either Ireland or the UK. During his presentation Liam will discuss its conservation and opening up to visitors. Venue: The Heritage Council, Church Lane, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567770777 Website: heritagecouncil.ie/projects/irish-walled-towns-network Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 13:15 13:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Sketching in the Gallery Kilkenny Castle is opening the magnificent Picture Gallery free of charge to artists who wish to sketch paintings from the Ormonde Picture Collection. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: kilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 15:00 17:00 Tue 22nd 15:00 17:00 Wed 23rd 15:00 17:00 Thu 24th 15:00 17:00 Fri 25th 15:00 17:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Kilkennys Great War The Story of World War One and Kilkenny's participation told by visiting six locations in the city relevant to the memory of the men and women affected. Period uniform Venue: St Canice's Cathedral Organiser: Larry Scallan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0873875753 Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 16:00 17:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Bringing Nature Indoors A tour of the Period Rooms of Kilkenny Castle emphasising the appeal of nature as a source of inspiration in interior design & decoration. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Mon 21st 16:30 17:30 Wed 23rd 13:00 14:00 Fri 25th 16:30 17:30

(Not suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK Community Archaeology in Ireland Ian will talk about how communities across the country have become actively involved in the conservation and interpretation of their local archaeological and cultural heritage sites. Venue: The Heritage Council Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567770777 Website: heritagecouncil.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 13:15 13:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR Tour of the Former Bishop's Palace Since its construction seven centuries ago, the Bishop's Palace has been one at the core of religious and civic life in the city. The tour is a great opportunity to visit this fascinating building. Venue: The Heritage Council, Church Lane, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567770777 Website: heritagecouncil.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 14:00 14:45 Thu 24th 14:00 14:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK Life & Career of Hubert Walter Peter Kenny, OPW, will discuss the neglected figure of Hubert Walter, a bishop, crusader & statesman of the 12th Century. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: kilkennycastle.ie

Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 16:30 17:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Kilkenny's Independence Story Walking tour visiting five locations around Kilkenny City. Telling the county story from 1913 to 1923. Discover the strong local connections with this most important period of Irish history. Venue: Town Hall, Kilkenny City Organiser: Larry Scallan Telephone: 0873875753 Date Start Time End Time Tue 22nd 19:00 20:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK Architecture and Control A discussion about historic architectural models for control; prisons, workhouses, shopping arcades and the panopticon model. How do these styles continue to influence architecture today? Venue: The Heritage Council, Church Lane, Kilkenny Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567770777 Website: irishwalledtownsnetwork.ie Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 13:15 13:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Fight a Knight Many young men growing up in the Middle Ages dreamed of becoming a knight. Come along to meet our knight in armour at Rothe House, and find out if you have what it takes to become a knight! Venue: Rothe House Garden Organiser: Rothe House Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567722893 Website: rothehouse.com

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 14:30 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE A Walk and Talk Along High St, A guided walk and talk along Kilkenny's High Street. Which covers part of the Medieval Mile, with a tour of the Saint Mary's Medieval Museum. (Kilkenny's newest attraction) Venue: The Horse Water Trough on the Parade Organiser: Kilkenny Archaeological Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 77 22893 Website: kilkennyarchaeological Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 19:00 20:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK The Life of Niall Caille Niall Caille a warrior King who fought Turges the Viking and drowned in Callan during the war in 844. He gave his name to Callan, the river and is buried in Kilree (the Kings Church). Venue: K. KAT Carpark, Mill Lane, Callan Organiser: Callan Heritage Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567725418 Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 19:00 20:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK The Story of St Mary's Church 'From Strongbow's chapel to the Medieval Mile Museum: 800 years of history". A talk presented by Evelyn Graham ( Kilkenny County Council) & Cóilín Ó Drisceoil (Kilkenny Archaeology) Venue: The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie

Date Start Time End Time Wed 23rd 20:00 21:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP, TALK Meitheal Dúchas.ie/Logainm.ie Find out how you can contribute to the preservation of Ireland's cultural heritage. Transcribe folklore from the 1930s with Meitheal Dúchas.ie and record minor placenames with Meitheal Logainm.ie. Venue: Kilkenny City Library Organiser: Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794174 Website: duchas.ie/en/meitheal/ Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 10:30 11:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK Butler Gallery Collection: An Exploration Director Anna O'Sullivan will give a talk entitled Butler Gallery Collection: An Exploration Venue: Muniments Room, Kilkenny Castle Organiser: Butler Gallery Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056-776-1106 Website: butlergallery.com Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Exploring Nature A workshop for children with special needs exploring mini-beasts, trees and flowers in the Castle Park. Bug hunting, scavenger hunts and games. All children must be accompanied. Booking essential. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie

Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 11:00 13:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

WORKSHOP, TALK Meitheal Dúchas.ie/Logainm.ie Find out how you can contribute to the preservation of Ireland's cultural heritage. Transcribe folklore from the 1930s with Meitheal Dúchas.ie and record minor placenames with Meitheal Logainm.ie. Venue: Graiguenamanagh Library Organiser: Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794178 Website: duchas.ie/en/meitheal/ Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 12:30 13:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TALK Why Conserve Special Places? Architecture Officer Colm Murray describes his his 'take' on the reasons why people take care of buildings, places and landscapes. Venue: The Heritage Council, Church Lane, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567770777 Website: heritagecouncil.ie/ Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 13:15 13:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Fun with Trees and Flowers Join Una for outdoor fun, games and creative challenges and get to know some of the trees and wildflowers of the Castle Park. Recommended age 7-12 years - all must be accompanied. Booking essential. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email:

[email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

TALK Gardens that Healed From monastic apothecaries to the kitchen garden, this informal talk in the Heritage Council garden will look at case studies of medicinal gardens and healing plants since the medieval period. Venue: The Heritage Council, Church Lane, Kilkenny Organiser: The Heritage Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567770777 Website: irishwalledtownsnetwork.ie Date Start Time End Time Fri 25th 13:15 13:45 (Suitable for Children under 12) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Garden Walk for Children Explore the Flora & Fauna of Kilkenny Castle Park on a guided nature walk with Head Gardener Pat Shortis. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Telephone: 0876675291 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Fri 25th 11:00 12:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free)

FESTIVAL Graiguenamanagh Town of Books Discover thousands of bargain, rare and specialist books from booksellers all over Ireland and UK. The Town of Books festival has something for everyone and not just fabulous books. Venue: Graiguenamanagh Organiser: Town of Books Festival Email:

[email protected] Telephone: 0879270624 Website: graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com Date Start Time End Time Fri 25th 12:00 18:00 Sat 26th 12:00 18:00 Sun 27th 12:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

EXHIBITION, FESTIVAL Art en Pleine Eire We invite you to join us in painting the natural and built heritage of the picturesque medieval village of Graiguenamanagh on the Barrow River, nestled under the Blackstairs mountains. Venue: All over town Organiser: Ireland's Town of Books Festival Graiguenamanagh Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086.865.2554 Website: pleineire.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 08:00 20:00 Sun 27th 08:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Workshops, Medieval Textile Skills Anglo-Saxon Embroidery Class with Steve Wilson 10:30 to 12:30. Drop Spindle Spinning for Beginners with Liz O'Connor 2 to 4pm. Naalbinding class with Katherine Walsh 2 to 4pm (Limited class numbers) Venue: Rothe House Organiser: Rothe House Admission: Adult: €4.00, Child: €3.00, Family: €12.00 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567722893 Website: rothehousecom Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 10:30 16:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

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Animal Adventures Senior Join Una for bug-hunting, games and creative challenges and find out about some of the creatures of the Castle Park. Recommended age 6-12 years - all must be accompanied. Booking essential. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 11:00 13:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT Lunchtime Concert St Patrick's Brass and Reed Band will play some favourites in this lunchtime concert in the surrounds of St Mary's Church. Parking available nearby. Venue: St Mary's Church, Gowran Organiser: St Mary's Church, Gowran Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7726894 Website: heritageireland.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 13:00 14:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Title: Animal Adventures Junior Join Una for bug-hunting, games and creative challenges and find out about some of the creatures of the Castle Park. Recommended age 3-6 years - all must be accompanied. Booking essential. Venue: Kilkenny Castle Park Organiser: OPW Kilkenny Castle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0567704106 Website: wwwkilkennycastle.ie Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)

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Heritage Trail Walk Walking Heritage Trail, led by members of the Graiguenamangh Historical Society. Explore more than 800 years of the rich life of this scenic river village. Start at the door of the Duiske Abbey. Venue: Meet at Duiske Abbey Organiser: Graiguenamangh Historical Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086.865.2554 Website: graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 14:30 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

WORKSHOP, TALK Let's Build Bee Hotels Join us to build Bee Hotels. We are going to recycle all kinds of garden scraps to make our pollinating neighbours welcome. The Sound Farmer will talk about the lives and needs his friends the Bees Venue: The Community Garden (Opposite the Library) Organiser: Ireland's Town of Books Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086.865.2554 Website: graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com Date Start Time End Time Sat 26th 15:30 17:00 Sat 19th 14:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR Free Admission Enjoy free admission to this wonderful 12th century Cistercian monastery. Guided tours will run at various times throughout the day. Venue: Jerpoint Abbey Visitor Centre, Thomastown Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Website: heritageireland.ie Date Start Time End Time Sun 27th 09:30 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Open Day at Clomantagh Castle An opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Imagine life in a a castle as you enjoy a self-guided tour of this restored C15th tower house now run as holiday accommodation. Venue: Clomantagh Castle, Freshford Organiser: Irish Landmark Trust Email: [email protected] Telephone: 016704733 Website: irishlandmark.com Date Start Time End Time Sun 27th 10:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Children's Heritage Trail Guided Walk and Launch of Children's Freshford Heritage Trail. The children will lead visitors on the heritage trail which they developed in the three previous workshops which they attended. Venue: The Annex of St Lachtain's Church of Ireland,Freshford Organiser: St Lachtain's Church of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0868072040 Website: stcanicescathedral.ie Date Start Time End Time Sun 27th 11:30 12:30 Sun 27th 15:30 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK River Biodiversity Walk and Write River biodiversity walk and writing workshop featuring the River Barrow and drawing inspiration from what we see along the water's edge. Led by biodiversity officer and children's author Shane Casey. Venue: The Diving Boards on The Quay. Organiser: The Waters and Communities Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086.865.2554 Website: watersandcommunities.ie Date Start Time End Time Sun 27th 14:00 16:00

(Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free)