Annual Summer Garden Party 23rd July at 3 pm

It’s that time of year again when the strawberries, cream and wine can be had in the fabulous Rothe House Garden. Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings in the heart of the city – meet our ducks, talk to Mary our Head Gardener and just relax …… €10 (€5 for children) with all proceeds to the Renaissance Project.  See you here ………

July 13 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »

Devil’s Brew at Rothe House & Garden

Saturday 16th July 11 am – come and enjoy medieval refreshments in the beautiful surroundings of Rothe House Garden. Members of the Youth Heritage Society are preparing a feast of food including crispels, snowe, blanche crepes & almond pudding. No admission fee, but donations to the Renaissance Project are very welcome. Entrance is from New Building Lane.

July 13 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »

Rothe House Museum accepts Interim Accreditation Award

Shown accepting the MSPI Interim Accreditation Award from the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Mr Jimmy Deenihan TD are Nathan Mannion, KAS Council member, Rosemary Barnes Hon. Curator, Dr. Máire Downey, KAS Council member and Director of RHT Ltd., Roisin McQuillan CEO Rothe House & Garden and Peter McQuillan, President of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society.

The ceremony was held in the Royal College of Physicians in Kildare Street, Dublin on Wednesday 29th June. The MSPI (Museum Standards Programme of Ireland) is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council, and Rothe House Museum is one of the first volunteer museums to be awarded Interim Accreditation.

July 01 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »