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SUMMARY:Music in Kilkenny Concert Series : Banbha String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to once again host a number of concerts with Music in Kilkenny. The new autumn schedule is available now www.musicinkilkenny.org \nThe Banbha Quartet was founded in 2020 and is made up of four of our most celebrated musicians who all work with orchestras in Ireland. They return for this\, their fifth tour for the National String Quartet Foundation. \nLidia is an award winning Polish violinist with an MA in performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London. \nKilkenny native Maria Ryan was leader of the Southbank Sinfonia in London for many years. \nRobin Panter was a member of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra who moved to Ireland to play with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. \nCellist Peggy Nolan frequently performs with Manchester Collective and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/music-in-kilkenny-concert-series-banbha-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T120000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimers Memory Walk 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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 living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — and the families who stand beside them every step of the way. \nWe are delighted to host the Kilkenny walk in the Castle Park. It is a 5km route and starts at 11am.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/alzheimers-memory-walk-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Free admission to Kilkenny Castle for Culture Night
DESCRIPTION:Kilkenny Castle is delighted to take part in Culture Night once more.\n\n\nTo celebrate Culture Night\, the period rooms and exhibitions of Kilkenny Castle will be open to the public free of charge from 6pm to 9pm on Friday 19th September 2025\n\n\nPlease note last admission will be 8:30pm.\n\n\nNo advance booking required. Admission will be on a first come\, first served basis\n#CultureNight #OPW #HeritageIreland #IrelandAncientEast #VisitKilkenny #Kilkenny #KilkennyCastle
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/free-admission-to-kilkenny-castle-for-culture-night/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250916T154500
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kilkenny Castle is delighted to offer an Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive tour on Tuesday 16th September at 3.45pm. 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:http://54.73.152.2/event/alzheimer-dementia-inclusive-tour-3/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T163000
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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 Sunday 14th September 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:http://54.73.152.2/event/irish-sign-language-interpreted-guided-tour-3/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T140000
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SUMMARY:Very Pink Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host the Very Pink Run at the Castle Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. \nThe Very Pink Run is a family fun event offering a 10k and 5k distance for people to run\, jog\, walk or wheel. \nIt attracts a pink tribe of men\, women and children\, all showing their support – helping to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research and awareness efforts and an eagerness to help positively change the landscape of this disease into the future.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/very-pink-run-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250906T160000
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SUMMARY:National Services Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is once again delighted to host National Services Day at the Castle Park on Saturday 6 September 2025. \nIt kicks off at 12pm approx. and all are welcome to come along! \nIt is a free fun filled family day out. Be sure to meet the crews and volunteers from all those that provide a frontline service!! There will be lots to see and do. Kilkenny Fire and rescue will be doing another demonstration on cutting a vehicle. As well as many other surprises on the day!!!
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/national-services-day-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250830T150000
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SUMMARY:Kilkenny Motor Club Display
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/kilkenny-motor-club-display/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250824T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250824T153000
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SUMMARY:Star of Knockagh Accordion Band
DESCRIPTION: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 2:30pm. \nFREE Event: no tickets required
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/star-of-knockagh-accordion-band/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250820T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250820T160000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week Talk by Commandant (Retired) Larry Scallan: 1st Battalion Kilkenny Brigade 1916-1923
DESCRIPTION:As part of Heritage Week 2025 we are delighted to welcome Commandant (Retired) Larry Scallan to the Parade Tower: \n1st Battalion Kilkenny Brigade 1916-1923 \n(Exploring the foundations and the development of the Order of Battle and Leadership of this active Battalion) \nThe first recruitment meeting for the Irish Volunteers took place in Kilkenny City in March 1914. \nFrom that time until the start of the Irish Civil War the Kilkenny Brigade would develop to become a Brigade with nine Battalions. \nThis talk will follow the story of the 1st Battalion\, the Kilkenny City Battalion throughout the period. \nThe event is free of charge. No booking necessary. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis\, door open @ 2:30pm
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/heritage-week-talk-by-commandant-retired-larry-scallan-1st-battalion-kilkenny-brigade-1916-1923/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250820T140000
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SUMMARY:Horrid History of Siege Warfare: An event for Children
DESCRIPTION:Join James Doherty from Kilkenny Castle and learn all about Siege Warfare with a special event for children who want to learn about how castle sieges took place. \nLearn about the horrid history of warfare in Kilkenny in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle. Workshop will run from 11am till 2pm just drop by.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/horrid-history-of-siege-warfare-an-event-for-children/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250727T100806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T100806Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION:As part of Heritage Week 2025 OPW-Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday 16 August.\nDiscover the ancestral home of the Butler Family with a free self-guided visit to the magnificent Victorian period rooms of Kilkenny Castle.\nFree admission applies to individual visitors only.\nGroups of 6 and more must pre-book in advance by contacting bookingskilkennycastle@opw.ie ( normal rates apply)\nGuided tours will not be available on the day.\nFor more information contact kilkennyinfo@opw.ie
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/heritage-week/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250816T163000
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SUMMARY:Free Admission for Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Heritage Week\, Kilkenny Castle is offering free admission on Saturday 16th August.\nAdmission is free but ticketed. Free tickets are now available on our website:\nhttps://kilkenny.admit-one.eu/?p=details&ga=1&dt=20250816…\nFree admission is reserved for individuals visitors only and does not apply to tour operators.\nGroups must contact bookingkilkennycastle@opw.ie to book a timeslot.\n#HeritageIreland #HeritageWeek #OPW #KilkennyCastle #VisitKilkenny
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/free-admission-for-heritage-week/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Light Up the Castle: _____ Because You’re Free (Kilkenny Arts Festival)
DESCRIPTION:13 – 16 August \n10:45pm (20 mins) \nKilkenny Castle Rose Garden \nLight Up the Castle\, the spectacular audio-visual show projected onto the walls of Kilkenny Castle\, has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Kilkenny Arts Festival calendar. \nThis year’s show\, ____ Because You’re Free\, is a stunning new projection asking what it means to be human in a world gripped by technological acceleration\, ecological crisis and a growing sense of disconnection. \nMultidisciplinary artist Laura Sheeran invites us to remember ourselves – not as data points\, disembodied minds or productivity machines\, but as conscious\, feeling\, embodied beings. Part invocation\, part protest\, part balm for the soul\, ____ Because You’re Free offers a return to the roots of our shared humanity. \nPlease note: The installation features strobe lighting. Latecomers will not be admitted. Wheelchair users are advised to contact the Festival Box Office before the show. Gates open at 10.15pm at the Parade entrance
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/light-up-the-castle-_____-because-youre-free-kilkenny-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250817T170000
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SUMMARY:Kilkenny Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kilkenny Arts Festival  \nThursday 7 – Sunday 17 August \nOPW is very pleased to partner with the Festival in presenting a wonderful array of literary events in The Parade Tower\,  a sneak preview of some of the chapters of the Alice Project in the Medieval Room and of course the wonderful Secret Garden Music returns also. And once again one of the big highlights of the programme\, Light up the Castle will take place in the Rose Garden. \nFor all that is going on throughout Kilkenny and specifically at the The Parade Tower check out https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/programme
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/kilkenny-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250705T140000
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SUMMARY:National Play Day 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 free of charge and families are encouraged to come along\, enjoy the activities and make the event a great success. Along with event partners Healthy Ireland\, Creative Ireland and Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) it will be a great opportunity to highlight and support the importance of creating time and space for families to have fun together.  The feedback from the various workshops held last year was hugely positive and the plan is to create an even bigger and better event this year.  Play Day supports and highlights the importance of creating time and space for families to have fun together. \nThis year’s theme is ‘The Power of Play’.  Play is vital to supporting children’s development\, learning and wellbeing. It encourages a sense of adventure and discovery\, helping young minds to better understand the world around them through fun and creative ways. This National Play Day is an opportunity for Kilkenny County Council and our partners to invite children and their families to come together in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle Park and take part in a wide range of activities for all to enjoy. \nActivities and workshops include magic shows\, intergenerational yoga\, storytelling\, giant games\, funfair stalls\, balance bikes\, friendship bracelet workshop and craft workshops.  There will be an activity area for children to enjoy the power of play!  Come along and enjoy\, it’s open to all and all activities are free of charge. \nThe workshops represent the wonder and discovery that unfolds when children play outside.  Access to outdoor play means children have many opportunities for developing their imagination and physical abilities. Playing in nature also presents opportunities for exploration and adventure. \nNational Play Day is more than just a day of fun\, it is a celebration of the fundamental role that play has in all of our lives. Play is essential for children’s physical\, emotional and cognitive growth. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this FREE event.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/national-play-day-2025/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kilkenny Castle is delighted to offer an Alzheimer / Dementia inclusive tour on Friday 6th June at 3.30pm. 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:http://54.73.152.2/event/alzheimer-dementia-inclusive-tour-2/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250525T160000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Week: Natural Beekeeping with Tanguy de Toulgoët
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt Dunmore Country School in Durrow\, Co. Laois\, Tanguy and the team practice sustainable no-dig kitchen gardening and natural beekeeping. \nLocation: Kilkenny Castle Park (in the Hollow near the Butler Family Burial Grounds) \nThis is a FREE event. No booking required. \nPlease wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an outdoor event.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/biodiversity-week-natural-beekeeping-with-tanguy-de-toulgoet/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250516T132735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T132735Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Week: Native plants and their uses in medicine and cooking
DESCRIPTION:Giedre Dunphy will give a talk on native plants and their uses in medicine and cooking. \nMeeting Point: Kilkenny Castle Park (at the Copper Beech tree) \nThis is a FREE event. No booking required. \nPlease wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an outdoor event.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/biodiversity-week-native-plants-and-their-uses-in-medicine-and-cooking/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250516T132303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T132303Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Week: Dusk Chorus
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to collaborate with the Kilkenny branch of BirdWatch Ireland for another Dusk Chorus this year on Thursday 22 May. \nAll are welcome to come along to this FREE event. \nMeeting Point: Courtyard \nThis is a FREE event. No booking required. \nPlease wear appropriate footwear and clothing as this is an outdoor event. \n 
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/biodiversity-week-dusk-chorus/
LOCATION:Kilkenny Castle Park\, Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250516T131724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T131724Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Week: Design By Nature: How to grow wildflowers in your garden\, farm and community
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to welcome Sandro Cafolla for this talk on wildflower growing\, from site prep to sowing and how to maintain a long-term ecology. \nSandro’s forty years of growing wildflowers simplifies the mystic and explains why there is a difference between nature and environment and how it affects what Irish gardeners buy and grow when they order wildflowers. Sandro’s talks always include a nod to the political activity needed to save species. \nThis is a FREE event and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. Parade Tower. \nThis event may also have an outdoor element (weather dependent) so it is advisable to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/biodiversity-week-design-by-nature-how-to-grow-wildflowers-in-your-garden-farm-and-community/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250114T135357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T154653Z
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SUMMARY:Music in Kilkenny Concert Series: Mark Anthony McGrath
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMME & PERFORMERS\n\n\n\nSonata No. 34 in D minor – Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) \nDivertimento à Solo in Bb major – S.L. Weiss \nCiaconna in G minor – S.L Weiss \nCarolan’s Dozen – Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) \n \nIn this recital Mark Anthony McGrath performs music by the legendary Irish harper/composer Turlough O’Carolan and the greatest German baroque lutenist/composer Silvius Leopold Weiss. Mark has released 5 solo albums to date to critical acclaim and has performed extensively throughout Europe. He has had numerous commissions for his compositions and arrangements including a commission for a 10 minute solo guitar piece by RTE Lyric FM. Mark will release ‘Carolan’\, his arrangements of the harper’s compositions in 2025 and a further Weiss album The Weiss Machine Vol. 2 later in the year.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/music-in-kilkenny-concert-series-mark-anthony-mcgrath/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250506T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250506T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T164853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T125343Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: A walk and talk through Kilkenny Castle Park
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nThe series comes to an end this evening with our very own Colm Mangan\, Foreperson of Kilkenny Castle Park. \nTuesday 6 May: Colm Mangan \n‘A walk and talk through Kilkenny Castle Park’  \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nThis is a walk and talk outdoors and begins at the earlier time of 7:15pm. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. \nColm Mangan is the Manager of Kilkenny Castle Park.  Under his stewardship\, the park has been managed in a more and more ecologically sustainable and nature-centred manner. His walks and talks\, where he demonstrates the ways in which the flora and fauna in the park are nurtured and cared for is an annual highlight of the talk series.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-a-walk-and-talk-through-kilkenny-castle-park/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250505T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250320T112629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T113142Z
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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 Monday 5th May 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:http://54.73.152.2/event/irish-sign-language-interpreted-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Kilkenny
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250114T130037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T154623Z
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SUMMARY:Music in Kilkenny Concert Series:  The Engegård String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMME & PERFORMERS\n\n\n\nQuartet Op. 95 No. 11 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) \nQuartet – Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983) \nQuartet in D minor\, Op. 56 (Voces Intimae) – Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) \nNorwegian Folk Music \n \nFormed under the midnight sun in Lofoten in 2005\, the Engegård Quartet has rapidly become one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles. Their bold\, fresh interpretations of the classical repertoire combined with a deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots has attracted international acclaim\, and inspired some innovative partnerships and programming. The quartet’s debut CD was praised as ‘breathtaking’ in The Strad\, while their second release won Pizzicato magazine’s ‘Supersonic Award’. Their CD of works by Grieg\, Sibelius\, and Olav Anton Thommessen was praised by Tully Potter in Music Web International as ‘what Grieg lovers have been waiting for’.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/music-in-kilkenny-concert-series-the-engegard-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250429T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T164211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T125234Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: My garden\, past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nAs usual\, there will be a wide range of speakers\, covering a variety of topics. \nThe series starts on Tuesday 25 March and runs until Tuesday 6 May. \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. \nTuesday 29 April: June Blake \n‘My garden\, past\, present and future’  \nJune Blake has been opening her beautiful flower garden in Wicklow for 23 years. The June Blake Garden is famed for its spectacular tulip and dahlia displays from early summer until autumn. June is renowned for her designs\, both with plants and the sculptural aspects of her hard landscaping. The garden also includes a sensitively restored historic courtyard. A talk to inspire.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-my-garden-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250415T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T163925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T125058Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: Lessons learned in a lifetime gardening
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nAs usual\, there will be a wide range of speakers\, covering a variety of topics. \nThe series starts on Tuesday 25 March and runs until Tuesday 6 May. \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. \nTuesday 15 April: David Maxwell \n‘Lessons learned in a lifetime gardening’  \nDavid Maxwell  presents the award-winning BBC programme ‘Gardener’s Corner’. It takes him to  gardens across Ireland and the UK where he meets the best in the business. He also writes for a range of national publications in both Ireland and the UK.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-lessons-learned-in-a-lifetime-gardening/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T163705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T124711Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: Growing unusual and special annuals
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nAs usual\, there will be a wide range of speakers\, covering a variety of topics. \nThe series starts on Tuesday 25 March and runs until Tuesday 6 May. \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. \nTuesday 8 April: Rachel Darlington \n‘Growing unusual and special annuals’  \nRachel Darlington is an expert grower of ornamentals\, influenced and inspired by the late great Christopher Lloyd. She will talk about annuals\, those long-flowering\, often-unsung heroes of summer. Drawing on her experience of raising from seed and growing annuals in a large exclusively annuals border\, she will share what she has learned. This will be a wonderful\, timely practical talk for anyone interested in creating a great summer garden.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-growing-unusual-and-special-annuals/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250401T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T163426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T124542Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: Eco-aesthetic gardening: Creating beauty and habitats
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nAs usual\, there will be a wide range of speakers\, covering a variety of topics. \nThe series starts on Tuesday 25 March and runs until Tuesday 6 May. \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. \nTuesday 1 April: Conall O’Caoimh \n‘Eco-aesthetic gardening: Creating beauty and habitats’ \nConall O Caoimh is a co-creator of Ardan Garden in Howth together with Nuala Doherty. They work their half-acre on Howth Hill as a series of separate spaces designed to create different moods. The garden is a rich botanical collection worked in a fully organic way. Conall and Nuala describe their approach as eco-aesthetic\, working to create habitats as well as beauty\, cultivating life within the soil  to benefit nature\, the garden and the gardener.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-eco-aesthetic-gardening-creating-beauty-and-habitats/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250325T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T192409
CREATED:20250227T163014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T124328Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Talk Series: The Phoenix Park - A history of its landscape and management 1880 - 1980
DESCRIPTION:OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to present our Garden Talks once again as part of our Spring Programme 2025 \nAs usual\, there will be a wide range of speakers\, covering a variety of topics. \nThe series starts on Tuesday 25 March and runs until Tuesday 6 May. \nAll talks are free and entry is on a first come first served basis. \nDoors open at 7:30pm. \nTuesday 25 March: Dr. John McCullen \n‘The Phoenix Park –  A history of its landscape and management 1880 – 1980’ \nJohn McCullen is best known for the quarter century he spent as Park Superintendent at Dublin’s Phoenix Park. He has recently brought out the second volume of his  magisterial history of the iconic park\, bringing the history from 1880 to 1980\, where he discusses the political\, horticultural and social importance of the park in the life of the country. His talk is much anticipated.
URL:http://54.73.152.2/event/garden-talk-series-the-phoenix-park-a-history-of-its-landscape-and-management-1880-1980/
LOCATION:Parade Tower\, OPW Kilkenny Castle\, Kilkenny\, Kilkenny\, R95YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Talk
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