Kilkenny Castle

15/10/2026

OPW Kilkenny Castle is proud to join with many other buildings and landmarks across Ireland to support Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group of Ireland) by lighting up once again tonight for 🩷💙

Each light is a way to remember the babies who are gone but never forgotten, and to show bereaved families that their babies matter and are remembered.

For more visit https://feileacain.ie/

13/10/2026

OPW Kilkenny Castle is delighted to join with the Irish Heart Foundation to light up red for World Thrombosis Day ❤️
Blood clots can be life-threatening, but knowing the signs and understanding the risks can make all the difference.
Learn more about recognising the signs and accessing support from https://irishheart.ie/support-for.../heart-support-services/

11/10/2026

07/10/2026

OPW Kilkenny Castle will light up teal tonight for International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day to show support for those living with neuropathic facial pain 🩵

October is Facial Pain Awareness Month and further information is available at https://www.facepain.org/

01/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Music in Kilkenny Concert Series back once again this Sunday, 4 October at 4pm at The Parade Tower.

Tickets for Musici Ireland: https://www.musicinkilkenny.org/events/musici-ireland-1

On Sunday, 4th October Music in Kilkenny is delighted to welcome Musici Ireland to Kilkenny in a programme of music featuring works by Arvo Pärt, Libby Croad, Henry Purcell, Linda Buckley and Deborah Pritchard.

Róisín O’Grady - soprano
Sharon Carty - mezzo soprano
Eamon Mulhall - tenor
Kerenza Peacock - violin
Beth McNinch - viola
Katie Tertell - cello

Oct 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle

Tickets from www.musicinkilkenny.org

01/10/2026

Kilkenny Castle Park has it's own ‘Binsí Comhrá’
The ‘Binsí Comhrá’ is an Irish conversation bench designed as a welcoming space for people to speak Irish while using public parks,
The idea is quite simple, take a seat on the bench and start a conversation ‘as Gaeilge’. It does not matter if you are fluent in Irish or only know ‘cúpla focal’, the aim is not perfection but connection.

27/09/2026

📣Please note 📣
We are experiencing difficulties with our website, www.kilkennycastle.ie, but tickets are still available online on: https://kilkenny.admit-one.eu/
This is the only legitimate webpage to purchase tickets for Kilkenny Castle.

26/09/2026

🏰Seasonal Guide Position - Kilkenny Castle 2027 🏰

Do you love history, meeting people and bringing the past to life?
We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging people to join the team at Kilkenny Castle for season 2027.
As a seasonal guide you'll be sharing the fascinating story of Kilkenny Castle to visitors from around the world and help create a memorable experience of their visit to Ireland.
Interested? Apply now :https://heritageireland.ie/vacancies/seasonal-guide-information-officer-kilkenny-castle/?preview=1

Our key job is to manage and maintain the most important of Ireland’s historic buildings and heritage. We take meticulous care of the 780 heritage sites in our charge and at the 70 sites with visitor services, we work hard to present them to their best potential, making sure that we give visitors ...

25/09/2026

We are delighted to join the light up blue campaign tonight for World Lung Day 2026
World Lung Day is an international day of awareness, advocacy and support for those with lung fibrosis and respiratory illnesses. World Lung Day is an important day to bring awareness to respiratory illness, including lung (pulmonary) fibrosis.

For more info visit https://ilfa.ie/

23/09/2026

We are delighted to take part in the light up blue campaign tonight for International Day of Sign Languages 💙💙💙

Lighting up blue International Day of Sign Languages

On Wednesday, 23 September – International Day of Sign Languages - five OPW heritage sites will light up blue:

• Kilkenny Castle
• Rock of Cashel
• Casino Marino
• Derrynane House
• Water Tower at Farmleigh Estate

We are delighted to partner with the Irish Deaf Society to make Ireland’s built heritage more accessible and inclusive for Deaf visitors.
This year, more than 20 OPW heritage sites have taken part in our Irish Sign Language tour programme.
Find out more about ISL tours and accessible visitor experiences at www.heritageireland.ie

OPW - Office of Public Works Irish Deaf Society Kilkenny Castle Rock of Cashel Casino Marino Derrynane House Farmleigh