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Kilkenny Heritage

Week 200922nd - 30th August 2009

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National Heritage Week

Heritage Week is a nationwide programme of events that celebrates our natural, built and cultural heritage. The theme of this years national Heritage Week is “Be part of it; it’s part of you”.

Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in 40 countries across Europe.

Kilkenny Celebrates Heritage Week

This brochure, prepared by the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council, provides details of all events which are taking place around the city and county of Kilkenny to celebrate Heritage Week 2009.

In Kilkenny we are very fortunate to have a rich heritage, including our mediaeval buildings and streetscapes, the wildlife of our rivers and woodlands, heritage parks and gardens, folklore and our rich archaeological heritage. Heritage contributes to so many aspects of life in Kilkenny: it supports our quality of life; contributes to our local pride and sense of place, and provides significant direct and in-direct employment throughout the county.

Heritage Week is a great opportunity for people to take part in, learn about and enjoy our heritage. Over the last few years the number of events organised by community groups, historical societies, and statutory organisations throughout the county has grown significantly. A special thanks to all of those who have organised events, without them Heritage Week wouldn’t happen.

The years’ activities celebrate all aspects of Kilkenny’s heritage and include guided walks, photographic and archive exhibitions, talks, a play, readings, music recitals, a camogie and hurling blitz, a family fun day, and much more. There’s something for everyone. It’s an opportunity to take part and find out more about the heritage in the county. An added bonus is that most events are free!

I hope you all enjoy this years Heritage Week.

Dearbhala LedwidgeHeritage OfficerKilkenny County Council

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Kilkenny Heritage

Week Events

1National Heritage

Week Official Launch Event

22 August: 12:00 - 17:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Lots of fun family activities plus free entry to the castle. Re-enactments, traditional music, farmers market, irish dancing, animal enclosure. Nature trails, treasure hunt, face painting and lots lots more.

Event Organiser: The Heritage Council

Venue: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Rebecca Reynolds Contact Address: The Heritage Council, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny, Ireland

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 777 0777

2Guided Tour of St. Canices Cathedral22-30 August: 15:00 - 16:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Free guided tour at 3pm. Guided tour info provides a detailed history of the cathedral since being built in 1280.

Event Organiser: St. Canices Cathedral

Venue: St. Canices CathedralThe Close, Coach Rd., Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Elizabeth Keyes Contact Address: St. Canices Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd., Kilkenny


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3Pottery

by Nicholas Mosse27 August: 20:00 - 21:00

4Kilkenny

Corporations First Minute Book

27 August: 15:45 - 17:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Nicholas Mosse talks about the history of the mill and pottery in Bennettsbridge.

Event Organiser: Duchas Tullaherin Heritage Society

Venue: Nicholas Mosse PotteryMosse Pottery Annamult Road, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Kilkenny Corporations First Minute Book (The Liber Primus 13th - 16th Century) The early records of Kilkenny Corporation provide fascinating insights into the people, politics, church and commercial life of the town.

Event Organiser: Kilkenny Archaeological Society

Venue: City Hall, High Street, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Joan Healy Contact Address: Bishopslough, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 777 2607

Organiser Name: Patrick M Nolan Contact Address: Irish Origins, College Road, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 772 1483

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5David Godbold: The End Of The

Beginning Of The Beginning Of The

End22-30 August: 10:00 - 17:30

6Kilkenny and The

Great War22- 30 August: 10:00 - 18:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: David Godbold uses language and humour in his practice forming irreverent and iconoclastic commentaries on the philosophical struggle with daily life.

Event Organiser: Butler Gallery

Venue: Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: The exhibition will demonstrate the participation of Kilkenny people in the Great War.

Event Organiser: Kilkenny Photographic Society

Venue: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Anna O`Sullivan Contact Address: Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 776 1106

Organiser Name: Richard Dwyer Contact Address: 24 Cedarwood Drive Loughboy Kilkenny Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 087 293 2790

7“A Fence for

Martin Maher”29 August: 19:30 - 21:30

8Irish Family History

Online Records Explained

22, 24, 25, 26 August 15:00 - 16:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: A play performed by the students of Georgetown University, Kentucky, and written by George McGee of Georgetown, and Irish writer John McArdle.

Event Organiser: Rothe House & Garden

Venue: Rothe House & GardenParliament Street, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: www.rootsireland.ie: 20 million records online! Question and Answer session to introduce patrons to the On-line Family History Service. Discover how to access your family records on-line.



Organiser Name: Roisin McQuillan Contact Address: Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny


Organiser Name: Mary Flood Contact Address: Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny


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9Readings And Commentary

From The Diary Of Humphrey

O’Sullivan Written Between 1827-3526 August: 20:00 - 21:30

10Walk About Callan

29 August: 18:30 - 20:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Readings and commentary by various people from the diary of Humphrey O’Sullivan. This diary was written in Callan between the years 1827-35.

Event Organiser: Callan Heritage Society

Venue: Friary ComplexMill Street, Callan, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Guided tour of town of Callan, Kilkenny.

Event Organiser: Callan Heritage Society

Venue: Callan, Co. KilkennyMeet outside Convent of Mercy, Callan, Co. Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Joseph Kennedy Contact Address: Moonarch, Callan, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 621 6470

Organiser Name: Philip Lynch Contact Address: Mallardstown, Callan, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 772 5309

11Guided tour of Rothe

Family Garden24-28 August: 11:00 - 12:00

12Recent archaeological

discoveries from the M8 road scheme

through Co. Kilkenny22 August: 20:30 - 21:30

Admission: €2.00Event Description: Guided Tour of 17th century Irish merchant’s garden in the heart of Kilkenny City. Head Gardener Mary Hanlon takes you on a guided tour of the 17th century Rothe Family Garden. Discover the secrets of this hidden garden.



Admission: FreeEvent Description: Archaeologist Paul Stevens will give lecture on recent archaeological finds on the M8 road scheme through Co. Kilkenny

Event Organiser: Susan Garrett

Venue: St. Kierans’s HallMain Street, Johnstown, Kilkenny



Organiser Name: Susan Garrett Contact Address: Johnstown Co. Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 792 6989

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13A paper trail of the

history of Johnstown and the surrounding

areas29 August: 20:15 - 22:0030 August: 11:30 - 13:00

14River Nore Walk25 August: 18:00 - 20:30

Admission: FreeEvent Description: View copies of documents from the National Archives, National Library, Valuations Office and Local Studies associated with the history of Johnstown and surrounding areas.

Event Organiser: Susan Garrett

Venue: St. Kierans HallMain Street, Johnstown, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: A guided river side walk from Bennetsbridge to Kilkenny along the river Nore.

Event Organiser: Trail Kilkenny

Venue: BennetsbridgeCar park of Bennettsbridge primary school, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Susan Garrett Contact Address: Johnstown Co. Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 792 6989

Organiser Name: Eoin Hogan Contact Address: 42 Parliament Street Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 775 2111

A bus will be organised to bring walkers from Kilkenny back to Bennetsbridge.

15Tour of the Deerpark

Mine Site25 August: 10:30 - 12:30

16Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle

Parkland22, 23, 29, 30 August

14:00 - 15:00

Admission: Free but pre-booking essential

Event Description: Tour of the above ground buildings of the old Deerpark mine site with ex-miner Seamus Walsh. Meet at the reception desk at Castlecomer Discovery Park. Own transport necessary. Pre-booking essential.

Event Organiser: Castlecomer Discovery Park

Venue: Castlecomer Discovery Park, The Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Relaxed walk of castle grounds starting in the rose garden and finishing in woodland.

Event Organiser: Office of Public Works

Venue: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Una Patterson Contact Address: Castlecomer Discovery Park, The Estate Yard Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny


Organiser Name: Colm Mangan Contact Address: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 634 9153

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17Family Nature Walk

27 August: 14:00 - 15:30

Admission: FreeEvent Description: A guided nature walk through the woodlands of Castlecomer Discovery Park with family activities on the way. This is an outdoor event so suitable footwear and clothing will be needed. No unaccompanied children.





18KAS Library Open to

the Public23 August: 15:00 - 17:0030 August: 15:00 - 17:00

Admission: €5.00/€4.00Event Description:The KAS Library boasts a vast range of newspapers as well as family archives, old maps of Kilkenny and a large number of local history books Event Organiser: Kilkenny Archaeological Society

Venue: Rothe House, Parliament St., Kilkenny



Exhibitions/ Collections

Plays and Music

8 Irish Family History Online Records Explained8 Irish Family History Online

Records Explained

20 Period Costumes at the

Castle1 National Heritage Week Official Launch

Event

11 Guided Tour of Rothe Family Garden

22 Daily Family Heritage Card Draw

2 Guided Tour of St. Canices Cathedral

23 Free Admission to Kilkenny Castle

28 Noreview Folk & Heritage Museum

12 Recent Archaeological

Discoveries from the M8 Road

Scheme through Co. Kilkenny

5 David Godbold: The End Of The Beginning Of The Beginning Of The End

13 A Paper Trail of the History of Johnstown and the Surrounding Areas

29 Bishop Michael Burrow’s Harvest Charity Organ Marathons

32 An Exhibition of the Cotgreave Library Indicator

6 Kilkenny and The Great War

21 Exhibition of Photographs

33 McDonagh Junction Historical Walk and Talk Tour 37 Townlands

7 “A Fence for Martin Maher”

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25 Brandon Hill Walk

31 Outing to Newpark Fen

34 The Trail of Freaney the Robber

26 Brandon Hill Loop Walk

19 Bat Walk With Lorcan Scott

35 Kearns Bridge Opening

36 Camogie and Hurling Blitz

18 KAS Library Open to the Public

18 KAS Library Open to the Public

38 Community in Modern Ireland

24 Free Admission and Guided Tour to

Jerpoint Abbey

24 Free Admission and Guided Tour to Jerpoint Abbey

30 Valtava Quartet

10 Walk About Callan14 River Nore

Walk

15 Tour of the Deerpark Mine Site

17 Family Nature Walk

3 Pottery by Nicholas Mosse

16 Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle Parkland

16 Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle Parkland

4 KilkennyCorporations First

Minute Book

9 Readings and Commentary

from the Diary of Humphrey

O’Sullivan Written Between 1827-35

39 Guided Walk to The Coshel

Guided Walks/ Tours

Open Day/ Activities

Talks and Demonstrations

21 August 22 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30 August Ongoing

19Bat Walk with

Lorcan Scott25 August: 20:30 - 21:30

20Period Costumes at

the Castle23 August: 09:00 - 17:00

Admission: Free but pre-booking essential

Event Description: Bat walk through the woodlands of Castlecomer Discovery Park. This is an outdoor event so suitable clothing and footwear will be needed. Pre-booking essential.



Admission: FreeEvent Description: Catch a glimpse of the past when Kilkenny Castle guides don period costumes to celebrate the start of Heritage Week.

Event Organiser: Kilkenny Castle




Organiser Name: Izabel Pennec-Murphy Contact Address: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 770 4100

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21Exhibition of Photographs

22-30 August: 09:00 - 17:00

22Daily Family

Heritage Card Draw22-30 August: 09:00 - 16:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Exhibition of photographs by the Kilkenny Photographic Society.


Venue: Kilkenny CastleMezzsanin CorridorKilkenny

Admission: Normal ratesEvent Description: For the duration of Heritage Week with every admission there is free entry into a daily draw for a chance to win a family heritage card.





24Free Admission

and Guided Tour to Jerpoint Abbey

23, 30 August: 10:00 - 17:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Free admission during specified times.


Venue: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny.

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Free admission and free guided tours of this outstanding Cistercian monastery which was founded in the 12th century.

Event Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW

Venue: Jerpoint AbbeyThomastown, Kilkenny


Organiser Name: Breda Lynch/ Guide on duty Contact Address: Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 772 4623

23Free Admission to

Kilkenny Castle22 August: 16:00 - 17:00 23 August: 09:00 - 17:00

24-29 August: 16:00 - 17:0030 August: 09:00 - 17:00

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25Brandon Hill Walk

30 August: 10:00 - 16:00

26Brandon Hill Loop

Walk22 August: 11:00 - 15:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Hill walk to visit some of the sites of archaeological/historical interest on Brandon Hill. Appropriate hillwalking attire. Children to be accompanied by responsible adult.

Event Organiser: Tyndall Mountain Club

Venue: Brandon HillMeet at Kilkenny Cinema. Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: A looped walk from the forest at the bottom of Brandon Hill around the base, over the top returning to the starting point.

Event Organiser: Trail Kilkenny

Venue: Deerpark, Brandon Hill

Meet at beginning of Deerpark forest on Graiguenamanagh side of Brandon Hill, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Kevin Higgins Contact Address: 6 Park View Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7761044

Organiser Name: Eoin Hogan Contact Address: 42 Parliament Street, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 775 2111

A bus will be organised to bring walkers from Kilkenny back to Bennettsbridge.

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29Bishop Michael

Burrow’s Harvest Charity Organ

Marathons Freshford 27 Aug 18:00

St. Johns Kilkenny 27 Aug 18:45Castlecomer 28 Aug 10:30

St. Canice’s Cath. 13 Sept 11:15

30Valtava Quartet

30 August: 14:00 - 16:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Bishop Burrows is embarking on a journey right across the South East of Ireland to play on church organs in all 149 churches in his United Diocese. To view Bishop Burrows full schedule see: www.cashel.anglican.org

Event Organiser: Bishop Michael Burrows/Church of Ireland

Venue: Various Churchesc/o The Diocesan Office St. Canice’s Library, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description:Recital of classical music by Valtava Quartet.

Event Organiser: Office of Public Works

Venue: St. Marys ChurchGowran, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Bishop Michael Burrows Contact Address: The Bishop`s House Troysgate Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 778 6633 / 056 776 1910

Organiser Name: Jacinta Rigney Contact Address: St. Marys Church, Gowran, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7726894

27Clomantagh Castle

Open Day30 August: 10:00 - 16:00

28Noreview Folk &

Heritage Museum22- 30 August: 10:00 - 18:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Self Guided tour of restored self catering property. Visitors have the opportunity to come and view the work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Kilcooley Pottery, from Barna Co. Tipperary, will be displayed throughout the Castle on the day.

Event Organiser: The Irish Landmark Trust

Venue: Clomantagh Castle, Freshford, Kilkenny

Admission: €5.00 (Adults), €4.00 (Students), €15 (Family)

Event Description: The Museum houses a collection of objects of Irish historical interest. New for 2009: Monuments on the history of Oliver Cromwell, King William, Evictions and a Military Display.

Event Organiser: Noreview Folk & Heritage Museum

Venue: Noreview Folk & Heritage Museum, Danesfort Road, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Louise Wogan Contact Address: 25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 670 4733

Organiser Name: Seamus Lawlor Contact Address: Noreview Folk & Heritage Museum, Danesfort Rd., Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny


Contact organiser for confirmation of dates ahead of event.

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31Outing to

Newpark Fen30 August: 11:00 - 12:30

32An Exhibition of the

Cotgreave Library Indicator

25-28 August: 10:30 - 17:00

Admission: FreeEvent Description: The walk will be led by Pat Durkin who will talk about the birds, flora and fauna of the area.

Event Organiser: Birdwatch Ireland (Kilkenny Branch)Venue: Newpark Fen

Newpark, Kilkenny

Admission: FreeEvent Description: The Cotgreave Library Indicator, a piece of Victorian technology, that allowed the issuing and return of books as well as being a library catalogue.

Event Organiser: Kilkenny County Library

Venue: Loughboy LibraryLoughboy Shopping Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Pat Durkin Contact Address: 5 Riverview, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 776 2130

Organiser Name: Declan Macauley Contact Address: Library Headquarters, John’s Green House, Kilkenny


33McDonagh Junction Historical Walk and

Talk Tour 22, 24-29 August: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00

23 and 30 August: 13:00, 15:00

34The Trail of Freaney

the Robber29 August: 14::00 - 17:30

Admission: FreeEvent Description: Covering the start of the old railway station, Continent & Priory House, the Famine memorial and the Workhouse. Walks will take place daily from outside K Bowl at 11am, 1pm and 3pm except on Sundays when it will take place at 1pm and 3pm

Event Organiser: MacDonagh Junction

Venue: MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny

Admission: €12Event Description: A guided tour of some of the sites associated with the infamous ‘Freaney the Robber’

Event Organiser: South Kilkenny Historical Society

Venue: Mullinavat Church Car Park, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Shay Bollard Contact Address: Management Suite, MacDonagh Junction Kilkenny


Organiser Name: Eddie Synnott Contact Address: Weatherstown, Glenmore. Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 812 4349

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35Kearns Bridge

Opening21 August: 20:00

Admission: Free Event Description: Official opening of Community Work Project known as ‘Kearns Bridge’ followed by cheese and wine reception. Traditional Music session afterwards. Art and photography exhibition will be held in Community Hall throughout the weekend.

Event Organiser: Tullahought Community Development

Venue: Tullahought Community Centre, Tullahought, Piltown, Kilkenny

Organiser Name: Mary Egan Contact Address: Tullahought, Piltown, Kilkenny Telephone: 051 648 070 / 087 917 4354

37Townlands

Event Description: Log on to http://Townlands1.wordpress.com to view the progress of the townlands project. Townlands is an ongoing field-name and folklore gathering process by two visual artists who are creating works from this resource. Townland 1 specifically explores the townlands in the parish of Rathcoole, Co. Kilkenny in all their resonant complexities.Event Organiser: Alan Counihan and Gypsy Ray

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Organiser Name: Alan Counihan Contact Address: Rhue, Tullabrin, Johnswell, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 775 9935

38Community in

Modern Ireland22 August: 20:30

Admission: Free Event Description: Lecture by Mr. John Lonergan, Governor Mountjoy Jail




36Camogie and Hurling Blitz

23 August: 11:00

Admission: Free Event Description: Under 12’s in Tullahought Sportfield.


Venue: Tullahought Sportfield, Tullahought, Piltown, Kilkenny


National Heritage WeekPhoto CompetitionAre you a David Bailey wannabe?Have you got an eagle eye and a steadyhand? The National Heritage WeekPhoto Competition invites you to bepart of Heritage Week and to share yourbest Heritage Week event photos fora chance to win some fantastic prizes!

We want you to use your imagination to capturethe connection between people, environment andheritage and share your experiences by uploading your Heritage Week event pics towww.pix.ie/go/heritageweek between the 22nd August and the 13th of September.

You can enter photos into the categories of Natural Heritage, Built Heritage or CulturalHeritage so no matter what your interests and whether you’re 8 or 88, dust off your lens and getsnapping during Heritage Week 2009. Photos in each category will be judged on originality andcreativity and must demonstrate an understanding of the theme - Heritage Week, be part of it,it’s part of you - by linking people, our environment and our heritage.

You can enter up to five photos in each heritage category but don't forget to tell us a bit aboutthe photo such as where you took it, why you like it and why you think it’s a winner!

If taking a photo of children you must obtain permission from their parent/guardian to do so, advising the image will beuploaded to the Internet as part of the Heritage Week photo competition and may be used for publicity purposes.

Adult (Over 21)1st Prize: Irish Landmark Trust Weekend Voucher**

See www.irishlandmark.com for full property listings

Runner Up Prizes (2): €55 Family Heritage Card (12 months free admission to OPWsites). See www.heritageireland.ie

Youth (13-21)1st Prize: €300 gift voucher from Great Outdoors (outdoor and adventure

sports equipment and clothing). See www.greatoutdoors.ie

Runner Up Prizes (2): €50 Amazon.co.uk gift certificate

Junior (7-12)1st Prize: ‘Do not handle with care’ Olympus Tough 6000 camera

Runner Up Prizes (2): €50 Eason Book Shop gift certificate

Prizes*

Many thanks from The Heritage Council to the IrishLandmark Trust for their generous contribution to theweekend voucher for a stay in one of their magnificentproperties and to Great Outdoors for kindly sponsoringthe €300 gift voucher.

*Gift certificates have no cash redemption value. **Voucher is to up to the value of €700. The winner is entitled to oneholiday in connection with this prize. Where the winner wishes to stay in a property higher than the max value of thevoucher the winner must pay the balance. Where the winner wishes to stay in a property lower than the max value of thevoucher the winner forfeits the remaining balance of the voucher.

The Official Heritage Week Photo Site

39Guided Walk to

The Coshel23 August: 14:00

Admission: Free Event Description: Guided walk from Tullahought Community Centre through Slatequarries to Knockroe Passage Tomb (known as ‘The Coshel’.) Dr. Muiris O’Sullivan, Archaeologist, UCD will lead the walk and give the lecture ar the Coshel




For further information on Kilkenny Heritage Week events see www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/Services/Heritage/

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