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Rothe House, a historic house in Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland, is a unique example of an early 17th century merchant’s townhouse in Ireland.

By clicking on the links you will find out all about the history of Rothe House and Kilkenny, services available at the house (including our genealogy service), information on our museum and more.

Built between 1594 and 1610, Rothe House is steeped in rich local and national history and is a must to visit in the medieval city of Kilkenny.

The House and Garden are owned by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society, and managed by Rothe House Trust Limited. The House is open to the public as a Museum, displaying some of the 2,500 artefacts collected by the Society since its founding in 1947. These artefacts all relate to life in Kilkenny city and county throughout the ages and some date from pre-historic times.