Rothe House

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Kilkenny County Council to close popular walkway for maintenance

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Traffic restrictions to be implemented in Kilkenny City

Veggie Printing with nature

Savour Kilkenny unveils programme of talks, tours, workshops, and more

Pat Nolan at his recent book launch

Toil and trouble - new book recalls Kilkenny witch trial of 1324

The Catalpa Flag

Historic flag to go on display in Kilkenny this week

Funding announced for historic gem in heart of Kilkenny City

Fr Tom Norris (shown here with Pope Francis)

Renowned Kilkenny-born scholar to speak on iconic 19th Century figure

Fr Tom Norris (shown here with Pope Francis)

Renowned Kilkenny-born scholar to speak on iconic figure

Crowds at Rothe House for the exhibition's new opening. Picture: Vicky Comerford

Editorial: With its storied legacy, Kilkenny's Rothe House marks a proud anniver...

PICTURES: Prized Kilkenny landmark takes stock as it marks special anniversary

From left, clockwise: A crowd at the opening of Rothe House, a cheque from the Princess of Monaco, and working on the Lanigan Room

Story of groundbreaking purchase and restoration of Kilkenny landmark to be told...

Roman artifacts uncovered in Kilkenny

An ancient Roman burial in Kilkenny? Secrets revealed at city lecture

The exhibition runs at Rothe House until December 7

Kilkenny's historic buildings feature in exhibition at Rothe House

Rothe House and Gardens in Kilkenny

Appeal as Kilkenny landmark to celebrate 60 years since opening to public

Former staff at Kilkenny Railway Station including Station Master Michael Cody second from left

Journey down memory lane! Kilkenny railway history to be topic of KAS talk

Former staff at Kilkenny Railway Station including Station Master Michael Cody second from left

Kilkenny railway history - KAS lecture

Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh and Fonsie Mealy (KAS) helped launch the new programme

Fadó, Fadó in Kilkenny: Sparking Memories competition returns for 2026
Collaboration of Kilkenny Archaeological Society, Kilkenny County Council Library Services and Rothe House Trust
Sam Matthews

The ancient graveyard at what is now the Medieval Mile Museum

Did you know? Stories from a Kilkenny city medieval graveyard

L to R, Mayor Tammy Holicky, Council Member Theresa Ferch, James O'Reilly, Monica O'Reilly and baby Julia and Janice Sellner

“They really want to use this twinning”: Kilkenny, Minnesota working to deepen I...

'Unique offering' of events to take place at six tourist attractions in Kilkenny

'Unique offering' of events to take place at six tourist attractions in Kilkenny

You won't believe what this letter to the city and people of Kilkenny said!

Despite a national decline, tourism figures continued to boom in Kilkenny, especially in the city, in 1971 - 50 years ago this week

Tourist pens love letter to the 'magical' city and people of Kilkenny

Beatrice Mealy of Presentation Convent, Castlecomer,

Pictures: History and heritage alive as young Kilkenny Fadó, Fadó winners honour...

Despite a national decline, tourism figures continued to boom in Kilkenny, especially in the city, in 1971 - 50 years ago this week

Tourist pens love letter to the 'magical' city and people of Kilkenny

The late Louis Feeley in Rothe House. The restoration of Rothe House was the first project he undertook when he moved to Kilkenny in 1962 to establish the National Monuments Service of the OPW

The late Louis Feeley, Newpark Drive, Kilkenny, and Kiltoom

Rothe House

'A Night to Remember' with Kilkenny Archaeological Society

Bog Cotton Field by Pilar Cereto

A celebration of femininity at Alternative Kilkenny Arts Mary Cody

Celebrating the first graduates of the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme, a cross border partnership between the Heritage Council, the King's Foundation and the Historic Environment Division in NI

New generation of craftspeople celebrated at Rothe House in Kilkenny

The garden at Rothe House

Witchcraft, lectures, garden party and more as Kilkenny Archaeological Society u...

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

How portraits by one of Ireland's most famous painters came to be in Kilkenny

Key stakeholders from the County Council, Failte Ireland, the Heritage Council, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce, KCLP and others were in attendance on the day to show their support for the new agreement

New licensing agreement between Rothe House Trust and Kilkenny Archaeological So...

From the Heart takes place at Rothe House on November 17, 18 and 19

From the Heart - stories from the Civil War to be performed in Kilkenny

Renowned trio Anna Dennis (soprano), Jonas Nordberg (lute) and Liam Byrne

Internationally renowned musicians Anna Dennis, Jonas Nordberg and Liam Byrne se...

From the Heart takes place at Rothe House on November 17, 18 and 19

From the Heart - a collaboration between Radical Acts and Kilkenny Writers Anon...

PICTURES: Savour Food Festival Gallery 1

The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is coming to the city to remember Boston Tea Party participant and Kilkenny native Thomas White

Rothe House to commemorate Kilkenny participant in Boston Tea Party with public ...

Community Development Worker with Open Circle, Ita Morrissey who took up the role last month

A new chapter for Kilkenny's Open Circle Women’s Art Collective

Sam, Evie and James

Pictures: Flower power a-plenty at Rothe House plant sale and garden day in Kilk...

Rothe House and Gardens

Rothe House set for fantastic sunny event on plant sale and garden day in Kilken...

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

How portraits by one of Ireland's most famous painters came to be in Kilkenny

Pictured at the launch were: Declan Rice Kilkenny LEADER Partnership. John Clark, Brian Fennelly, Laoise O'Brien, Mayor David Fitzgerald and Kieran O'Sullivan

Music in Kilkenny launches its new season at Rothe House

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

How portraits by one of Ireland's most famous painters came to be in Kilkenny

Counting Cats - only remaining record of 1831 Census found in Kilkenny!

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

How portraits by one of Ireland's most famous painters came to be in Kilkenny

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

How portraits by one of Ireland's most famous painters came to be in Kilkenny

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

Lavery portraits in Rothe House reflect Kilkenny connections

Hazel Lavery's daughter Alice Gwynn left three portraits to Rothe House of her family: her mother Lady Hazel Lavery, her stepfather Sir John Lavery and a childhood portrait of herself

Lavery portraits in Rothe House reflect Kilkenny connections

An exploration of your clan’s Kilkenny roots at Rothe House is an original and meaningful gift

A unique Christmas gift for Kilkenny people who want to research their family t...

A talk on the driving force behind the Kilkenny Archaelogical Society

Rothe House is hosting a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on December 3, 2022

Are you ready to to explore your creativity this Christmas?

Valerie O'Sullivan (General Manager Rothe House), Bernie Brennan, Rosey Hayes and Ita Morrissey (Creative Director of The Untold Tales of Freedom) PICTURE Vicky Comerford

Centenary Tales tells the untold stories of Kilkenny women in 1922

Performances will take place in Rothe House later this month

Celebrating the women of the Irish Centenary in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Archaeological Society April lecture open to the public

Public lecture in Kilkenny on legendary scientist and mountaineer

Eighteenth-Century Kilkenny – An Exceptional City?

Ciara Cogley (7) from Stoneyford puts her feet up while checking out The Merchant’s Shop that has opened at Rothe House Museum and Garden in Kilkenny. Picture: Mary Browne

Rothe House Museum and Gardens launches the Merchant’s Shop in Kilkenny

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