Kilkenny Swift online webinar
Birdwatch Ireland will host an online webinar on Wednesday 17th August from 7-8.15pm and will present the results of the Kilkenny Swift audit commissioned by the Kilkenny County Council Heritage Office last year. 50 localities were visited and surveyed with colonies identified in 13 towns and villages. Further details available at https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/kilkenny-swift-webinar-the-status-and-conservation-of-kilkennys-swifts
Bishop’s Palace guided tours during Heritage Week 2022
This beautiful historic building has been the headquarters of The Heritage Council since 2008 and they will host tours during Heritage Week from 16th -19th Aug (in Irish and English) where you can hear more about its fascinating history. Further details available at https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/guided-tour-of-the-heritage-council-headquarters-the-former-bishops-palace
Kilkenny Castle Heritage Week programme
OPW Kilkenny Castle will host a programme of events during Heritage Week 2022 with free admission on Saturday 13th August, Sensory Friendly Tours, Architectural Outdoor Guided and Children Friendly Tours. A full listing of their programme is available at https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings?q=kilkenny#listings
Free Guided Tours at Butler Gallery
Butler Gallery host FREE guided tours every Saturday and Sunday @3pm. Enjoy a friendly and informative introduction to their exhibitions, Permanent Collection and fascinating heritage by their knowledgeable tour guides. For booking details go to https://www.butlergallery.ie/whats-on/tours-and-groups
Swifts at the Medieval Mile Museum
BirdWatch Ireland will host a Swift Talk, by Pat Durkin, Wednesday 17th Aug @1pm at the Medieval Mile Museum. Swifts summer in Ireland throughout the months of May to September but unfortunately their numbers are in decline. Pat will explore what we can do to encourage these birds back to Kilkenny. Free event but advance booking is required at https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1342&r=show&u=eventbrite.ie&t=490e0a49e3b7d7a79fdc78063a2d7b08bc015e76
