Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle Welcome to the official page for Kilkenny Castle, an OPW managed site. The Parade Tower is the Castle's conference venue which is available for hire.

Price Range for Admissions: €4-€30

A 12th century castle remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parklands which was the principal seat of the Butler family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde. Following major restoration works, the central block now includes a library, drawing room, and bedrooms decorated in 1830's splendour, as well as the beautiful Long Gallery. A suite of former serva

nt's rooms is the Butler Art Gallery, which mounts frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary art.

OPW is very pleased to support International Yoga Day on Sunday 21 June at Kilkenny Castle Park. Join a FREE Yoga class...
17/06/2026

OPW is very pleased to support International Yoga Day on Sunday 21 June at Kilkenny Castle Park. Join a FREE Yoga class with Essie May in the Castle Park at 1:10pm ☀️

Kilkenny School of Yoga

Soooo delighted to be hosting free yoga in the beautiful Kilkenny castle park this Sunday lunchtime. All welcome, please join us🤍🌿🤸🏿‍♀️☀️Kilkenny Castle

We are delighted to light up red tonight to support World Blood Donor Day❤️This year’s campaign, “One Drop of Humanity. ...
14/06/2026

We are delighted to light up red tonight to support World Blood Donor Day❤️
This year’s campaign, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood - Save Lives.”, places humanity at the heart of every blood donation. Each donation is a powerful expression of solidarity, compassion and collective responsibility.

For more on how and where to give blood see https://www.giveblood.ie/

Some fabulous cars on display here this afternoon with Kilkenny Motor Club🚗🚙🚗
14/06/2026

Some fabulous cars on display here this afternoon with Kilkenny Motor Club🚗🚙🚗

We are delighted to host Kilkenny Motor Club on Sunday from 11am.All welcome to come along and check out the display 🚗🚕☀...
11/06/2026

We are delighted to host Kilkenny Motor Club on Sunday from 11am.
All welcome to come along and check out the display 🚗🚕☀️

📢POSTPONED: This event has been postponed to Sunday 14 June due to expected bad weather this weekend.
05/06/2026

📢POSTPONED: This event has been postponed to Sunday 14 June due to expected bad weather this weekend.

Bealtaine: FREE Age Friendly guided tour of Kilkenny Castle 🏰🏰Join us for an Age Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castl...
24/05/2026

Bealtaine: FREE Age Friendly guided tour of Kilkenny Castle 🏰🏰
Join us for an Age Friendly Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle on Monday 25th May at 12pm. Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming tour at a gentler pace, with time to take in the stories and history of the castle.
Please note there is limited availability and access is on a first come first served basis.

A big thank you to Danielle for taking us on a very informative and interesting walk through the park. She really brough...
23/05/2026

A big thank you to Danielle for taking us on a very informative and interesting walk through the park. She really brought nature alive in terms of the healing properties of native plants and trees. Thank you to all who attended this event today!☀️😎



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Address

The Parade
Kilkenny
R95YRK1

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+353567704100

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