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Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust Ltd. present their Spring Symposium
”The Franciscans in Kilkenny”
in The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
on Saturday May 5th 2012 commencing at 10.00am
Programme:
Saturday May 5th 2012
9.45 Registration in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
10.00 Official Opening by Cllr David Fitzgerald, Mayor of Kilkenny.
10.10 Welcome from Mr Peter McQuillan, President Kilkenny Archaeological Society who will chair the morning session.
10.20 The Franciscans in Kilkenny -How did they live and what did they do
Speaker: Rev. Dr Joseph Mac Mahon, OFM, Secretary of the Province of the Order of Friars Minor—Ireland
11.00 Morning Tea / Coffee in the Medieval Room of the Parade Tower.
11.20 The Franciscans and the devotional landscape of late medieval Gaelic Ireland
Speaker: Professor Salvador Ryan, Saint Patrick ‘s University, Maynooth
12.00 Clyn—A window on his world
Speaker Dr Bernadette Williams, Editor of the Annals of Friar John Clyn
12.40 Questions and discussions
1.00 Lunch –own arrangements
Chairman for the afternoon Mr Paul Smithwick
2.30 Donatus Mooney’s early 17th century description of Kilkenny friary
Speaker Dr John McCafferty, Director of the Micheál Ó Cléirigh Institute, UCD
3.30 Meet on the site of Saint Francis Abbey (by kind permission of Diageo)
The history and architectural features of the Abbey
Speaker: Mr Justice Peter Smithwick
To Book your place, telephone 056 77 22 893 or email reception@rothehouse.com
Admission €20.00
Includes visit to St. Francis Abbey, by kind permission of Diageo
The Parade Tower is provided by kind permission of the OPW
April 16 2012 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
Creative children
Children from the age of 4 to 12 are welcome to take part in exciting craft and handiwork in the elegant surroundings of the 17th century historic Rothe House & Garden. The workshops are themed according to time of year, and include activities such as tile and glass painting, jewellery making, mask making and salt dough modelling. Children are encouraged to be creative, and can take what they make home with them at the end. The series of workshops was initiated in 2011, and has proved so successful that we have had to add extra times to the schedule. Whole families return again and again throughout the year.
First up is the St. Valentine’s Day Workshop, taking place on 11th February. Cost is €7.50 per child and you can email info@rothehouse.com for more information, or telephone 056 7722893 and ask for Winn or Daphne.
February 02 2012 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
We have a packed programme here at Rothe House & Garden during December:
Christmas Candlelight – 1st December, 7.30 pm
An evening of Christmas floral arrangements demonstrated by Mary Pyke and Rosemary Barnes. Orders taken for Christmas wreaths on the evening. €10 includes refreshments. All items made on the evening will be raffled with proceeds going to the Rothe House Renaissance Project.
Christmas Miscellany – 7th December, 7.30 pm
Our annual Evening of music and musings on a Christmas/Winter theme, with music from the Sonas Chamber Choir and musings from local writers. €20 (includes mulled wine and minced pies) with all proceeds going to the Rothe House Renaissance Project.
Children’s Christmas Workshops – 10th December
Lots of seasonal craft making for children aged 6 – 12
Saturday 10th December, 10.30 – 12.30, and 2.30 – 4.30, €10 per child, for Family Rates please enquire 056 7722893.
Something for everyone at Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny this Christmas!
Tel: 056 7722893, E: info@rothehouse.com, W: www.rothehouse.com
November 01 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
Rothe House welcomes The Galway Music Ensemble with Alec O’Leary for a concert on Wednesday 28th September at 8pm, with a pre-concert talk and glass of wine at 7pm. Programme includes Turina, Vivaldi and Boccherini. Tickets €10/€7 (available at door).
Children under age 16 admitted free.
For more details see www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie.
September 07 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
Medieval & Tudor Re-enactments
Saturday 20th August
In the Garden from 11am – 4 pm
Children’s Activities
Monday 22nd August
‘Dig-it Kids’ workshops (booked out)
Thursday 25th August
Children’s Workshop 10.30 – 12.30
Clay modelling, tile and jar painting and much more (6-12 years), €5 per child. Book at 056 7722893.
Friday 26th August
Children’s Workshop 10.30 – 12.30
Clay modelling, tile and jar painting and much more (6-12 years), €5 per child. Book at 056 7722893.
Family History
Tuesday 23rd August
One-to-one sessions (20 mins). Learn to access family records through www.rootsireland.ie. Book at 056 7722893
Wed. 24th August
One-to-one sessions (20 mins). Learn to access family records through www.rootsireland.ie. Book at 056 7722893
Saturday 27th August
At McDonagh Junction One-to-one sessions (20 mins). Learn to access family records through www.rootsireland.ie. Book at 056 7722893
Kilkenny Archaeological Society
Sunday 21st August
KAS Library open to the public from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Wed 24th August
Talk by Dr. Adrian Empey in St. Canice’s Cathedral (Notable Irish Bishops). Followed by a social evening in Rothe House.
All events free of charge (except Children’s Workshop €5 per child)
August 19 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In line with the reduction in VAT on museum admisson charges, happening on 1st July, we are reducing our admission fees. Adult charge will be €4.80, and concessions will be €3.80. Great value all round!
May 09 2011 | Rothe House News | 2 Comments »
Fancy a bit of tour guiding experience? Do you feel you can stand up in front of a group of people and talk for 40 minutes? Read on ….
The House will be partially closed while the Renaissance Project is completed, and it is planned to introduce a guiding system to enhance the visitor experience during this period.
 The positions are voluntary, and a commitment of at least 2-3 hours per week is required. Full training will be provided, and the positions will be from June to end September.
This is an opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting heritage projects happening in Kilkenny at present.
Rothe House & Garden is owned by Kilkenny Archaeological Society and operated by Rothe House Trust Limited (both not for profit organisations).It is open to the public as a museum, garden, book & gift shop and genealogical centre.Â
All successful volunteers will receive free family entry (for the first 6 months) to the new exhibition which is being installed during the summer, and will open to the public later this year. They will also receive a copy of the latest Kilkenny Archaeological Society Journal, the Old Kilkenny Review.
 For more details and to volunteer, please contact RóisÃn McQuillan, CEO, Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny at 056 7722893, or by emailing reception@rothehouse.com.
May 03 2011 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
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