Exciting lineup of events for ANOTHER Kilkenny festival taking place this November

Events across Kilkenny will take place from November 9-16 as part of Science Week 2025.

This year, Science Week is celebrating 30 years of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland. Kilkenny Science Festival 2025 in is set to take place as part of this year’s campaign.

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Science Week is coordinated by Research Ireland and celebrates science in our everyday lives. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow’.

The theme encourages people to explore how science and research have shaped and improved the lives we live today, while also looking at the questions and challenges of tomorrow, and how insights from the past can influence our future decisions.

More than five festivals and events across Kilkenny will run from November 9-16, taking place as part of Science Week, with events for people of all ages.
READ: EXCITING PROGRAMME FOR KILKENNY SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2025

Pigment Experiments and Paper Creations – the Red Book of Ossory Zine – Saturday, November 15, 11:30 AM–1PM, Kilkenny
A fascinating hands-on workshop merging art, science, and history. Led by artist Mary Conroy, participants recreate the ancient craft of pigment-making, using natural materials to create inks and colours inspired by the medieval Red Book of Ossory. A visually rich event that connects heritage and chemistry through creative experimentation.

Microscopic Worlds: A Photography Workshop with Tasneem Khan – Saturday, November 15, 10AM–1PM, Evans Home, Kilkenny
An immersive workshop exploring the unseen beauty of nature through science and art. Biologist and photographer Tasneem Khan guides participants in using microscopes and cameras to reveal the hidden structures of the natural world — ideal for captivating imagery and science-meets-art storytelling.

Fossils to the Future – Sunday, November 9, 2.30 PM–4PM, The Estate Yard, Ardra, Kilkenny, R95 HY7X
A family-friendly exploration of evolution and creativity, encouraging children to imagine life from the age of fossils to the forests of the future. This outdoor workshop combines environmental awareness with artmaking, making it perfect for features on science education and sustainability.

Other events in the area and across the country can be found at www.scienceweek.ie. 

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced €847,820 in funding to support 14 festivals and hundreds of events taking place nationwide as part of Science Week 2025.

“Science Week is now a key event across Ireland, connecting people with science through engaging activities," said Minister Lawless. "I am delighted to announce my department’s support for this year’s programme with over €847,000 in funding for 36 projects.

"Science shapes every minute of our daily lives, from protecting the environment to driving healthcare and technological innovation, and so much more besides. This year’s theme, ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow.’, invites us to reflect on past progress and future possibilities, and, above all, enjoy the experiences. I encourage everyone to get involved and attend one of the many events happening around the country this Science Week.”

Commenting on Science Week, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said: “For 30 years, Science Week has been sparking curiosity and bringing people together through science. Our anniversary theme of ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow.’ is a chance to both celebrate the endeavours of yesteryear that have brought us to where we are today, and to consider what may lie ahead for individuals, families, communities, Ireland, and the entire planet. We’re delighted to see such a wide range of events taking place across the country again this year. The success and appeal of Science Week is due primarily to the creativity and tireless work of local organisers and volunteers. I want to sincerely thank them for making Science Week such a vibrant, nationwide celebration.”

For more information on how to get involved, please visit www.scienceweek.ie/ You can also follow developments using the hashtag #scienceweek #Then.Today.Tomorrow.