What are the 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

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

02/11/2026

Tonight Kilkenny Castle will light up Teal for the annual global Light the World in Teal initiative for Alzheimer’s Awareness to support those impacted by this disease.

01/11/2026

📣Please Note📣
Due to filming taking place on site, it is necessary for Kilkenny Castle to be closed to the public from Monday 2nd November at 1pm until 9.30am on Thursday 5th November when the castle will reopen as normal.
The Parkland will remain open during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you require assistance please contact our team at [email protected]

31/10/2026

🎃Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh👻
Happy Halloween and happy trick or treating from all of us at Kilkenny Castle!🎃👻🍭🍬
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31/10/2026

Did you know that the world famous poet, William Butler Yeats who proudly claimed Butler Ancestry had a life long interest in the occult.
Find out more on our new blog:
https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/wb-yeats-and-the-butler-family/

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Portrait photograph of William Butler Yeats by George Charles Beresford, National Portrait Gallery
Portrait of , Anne Hyde (1669-1685) by William Wissing and his studio (1656-87), OPW-Kilkenny Castle Collection

30/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Design Your Shield workshop at Kilkenny Castle this morning! 🛡️

29/10/2026

We are delighted to light up red tonight for World Stroke Day ❤️

Act F.A.S.T.:
• Face – Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
• Arms – Can they raise both arms?
• Speech – Is their speech slurred or difficult to understand?
• Time – Call 112 or 999 immediately if you notice any one of these signs.

A stroke can destroy up to two million brain cells every minute. The faster you act, the more of the person you can save.

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

25/10/2026

For more info visit: https://savourkilkenny.com/

What can we say? Sometimes you just gotta roll with it!

Castle Park Concert is now TONIGHT with tickets coming back on sale throughout the morning as ticket holders who can’t attend make their decision before 12 noon today. All tickets remain valid for tonight’s date.

Castle Park Concert
📆 Sunday, October 25th
⏰Doors 5:30 | Concert 6pm

We can’t wait to welcome you with Robert Grace and Morning Glory Best Oasis Tribute Band

Join us this October Bank Holiday weekend from the 22nd to 26th October 2026 for Savour Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s Premier food festivals, don’t miss out! Plan your weekend now, visit our website for more information.

25/10/2026

🍂The Savour festival is taking place in Kilkenny this bank holiday weekend.🍂
Food has always been an important part of culture. One of Victorian more famous contribution is Afternoon Tea.🫖
Afternoon tea was developed in the mid 1800s, initially as a snack to keep appetite at bay between lunch and dinner. Traditionally, it would have included dainty sandwiches, cakes, pastries and scones - all served with tea in delicate bone china cups, a perfect opportunity for young ladies to meet up socially without a chaperone.
At Kilkenny Castle, ladies would have been served afternoon tea in the beautiful drawing room, surrounded by precious poplin wall covering and family portraits.

24/10/2026

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: CASTLE PARK CONCERT 🚨

Due to safety priorities, tonight’s 6:30pm Castle Park Concert featuring Robert Grace and Morning Glory (Oasis Tribute) at Kilkenny Castle has been POSTPONED. Market has also closed as of 5pm. The Savour and Taste Stage, Podcast and Pints and Craft Brewers and Distillers is operating as normal.

The Castle Park Comcert will now take place TOMORROW, Sunday, 25th October at 5:30pm.

All original tickets remain 100% valid for tomorrow night’s rescheduled show, no need to do a thing!

Both Robert Grace and Morning Glory are raring to go and can’t wait to perform for you all tomorrow evening. 🎙️🎸

We sincerely apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience caused. The safety of our audience, artists, and crew always comes first, and we truly appreciate your understanding and support.

See you all tomorrow night! 🙌

24/10/2026

🏰Design Your Own Shield at Kilkenny Castle!🏰
Join us at Kilkenny Castle for a fun workshop for primary school aged children. Learn about the colourful world of heraldry and design your own unique medieval shield to take home.
📅 Friday, 30th October
🕚 11.00am
📍 Kilkenny Castle
Booking is essential. To book a space, email [email protected].
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Website

http://www.kilkennycastle.ie/

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