Rothe House Kilkenny » Rothe House News http://rothehouse.com Rothe House Kilkenny, Tudor Style House & Museum in Kilkenny, Ireland. Built 1594. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:33:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Children’s workshops at Rothe House & Garden, Kilkenny throughout the year. http://rothehouse.com/2012/02/02/childrens-workshops-at-rothe-house-garden-kilkenny-throughout-the-year/ http://rothehouse.com/2012/02/02/childrens-workshops-at-rothe-house-garden-kilkenny-throughout-the-year/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:33:47 +0000 roisin http://rothehouse.com/?p=530

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.

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2012/02/02/childrens-workshops-at-rothe-house-garden-kilkenny-throughout-the-year/feed/ 0 December at Rothe House & Garden http://rothehouse.com/2011/11/01/december-at-rothe-house-garden/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/11/01/december-at-rothe-house-garden/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:14:42 +0000 Rothe House http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=499 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

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/11/01/december-at-rothe-house-garden/feed/ 0 The Galway Ensemble in Residence with Alec O’Leary on guitar plays at Rothe House http://rothehouse.com/2011/09/07/the-galway-ensemble-in-residence-with-alec-o%e2%80%99leary-on-guitar-plays-at-rothe-house/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/09/07/the-galway-ensemble-in-residence-with-alec-o%e2%80%99leary-on-guitar-plays-at-rothe-house/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:08:58 +0000 Rothe House http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=495 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.

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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)

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/08/19/national-heritage-week/feed/ 0 Annual Summer Garden Party 23rd July at 3 pm http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/annual-summer-garden-party-23rd-july-at-3-pm/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/annual-summer-garden-party-23rd-july-at-3-pm/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:27:22 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=469 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 ………photo

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/annual-summer-garden-party-23rd-july-at-3-pm/feed/ 0 Devil’s Brew at Rothe House & Garden http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/devils-brew-at-rothe-house-garden/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/devils-brew-at-rothe-house-garden/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:22:33 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=463 YHS at Rothe House & GardenSaturday 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.

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/13/devils-brew-at-rothe-house-garden/feed/ 0 Rothe House Museum accepts Interim Accreditation Award http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/01/rothe-house-museum-accepts-interim-accreditation-award/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/01/rothe-house-museum-accepts-interim-accreditation-award/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:09:24 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=446 MSPI Interim Accreditation June 2011 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.

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/07/01/rothe-house-museum-accepts-interim-accreditation-award/feed/ 0 Rothe House & Garden reduces admission fees from 1st July 2011 http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/09/free-event-to-celebrate-european-neighbours-day-27-may/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/09/free-event-to-celebrate-european-neighbours-day-27-may/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 13:27:59 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=437 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!

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/09/free-event-to-celebrate-european-neighbours-day-27-may/feed/ 2 Volunteer tour guides sought http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/03/volunteer-tour-guides-sought/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/03/volunteer-tour-guides-sought/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 16:00:42 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=434 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. 

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 Róisín McQuillan, CEO, Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny at 056 7722893, or by emailing reception@rothehouse.com.

]]> http://rothehouse.com/2011/05/03/volunteer-tour-guides-sought/feed/ 0 Rothe House Museum achieves Interim Accreditation http://rothehouse.com/2011/04/07/rothe-house-museum-achieves-interim-accreditation/ http://rothehouse.com/2011/04/07/rothe-house-museum-achieves-interim-accreditation/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:44:59 +0000 roisin http://www.rothehouse.com/?p=429 Rothe House Museum, operated jointly by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust Ltd., is delighted to announce that it has achieved Interim Accreditation in the Museum Standards Programme of Ireland, managed by the Heritage Council.  It is the first voluntary museum to achieve this standard.

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