Its almost that time of year again when Kilkenny city and county comes alive with all the color an sounds that is the Kilkenny Arts Festival! Taking place between the 8 to 17th August it promises to offer activities and interest for all ages and ranges of interest and here at Rothe House & Garden we have a great line up to offer!
From poetry readings, to classical music performed in our beautiful garden and the fun of children’s workshops to antique book sales for the connoisseur of the fine classics; we’ll cater for all your artistic needs. See the listings below and dont forget to mark them down in your diary!!
August 8th to 17th
Ailbie O’Donoghue will have antique books on sale throughout arts week on the ground floor of house two. Available to purchase from 10am to 5.30pm daily (Sundays approx 12 to 5.30pm)
August 9th
Poetry readings by Eiléan Ní Chuilleaná in, Conor O’Callaghan & Peter Sirr – 3.30pm
Sunday 10th
Secret Garden Music – 4pm
Much Ado Directors Talk – 5pm
Tuesday 12th
Secret Garden Music – 4pm
Thursday 14th
Children’s Workshop – 10.30am to 12.30pm
Secret Garden Music – 4pm
Laghdú – 6pm
Friday 15th
Children’s Workshop – 10.30am to 12.30pm
Saturday 16th
Secret Garden Music – 4pm
For further information on these events, admission charges, duration etc, you can pick up an event booklet from a number of venues around Kilkenny City including Rothe House & Garden. Or, alternatively you can check out the website for Kilkenny Arts Festival at http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/
Make sure you get out and enjoy these events! We look forward to seeing you.