exhibitions kilkenny

Known in Old Irish literature as one of the darkest places in Ireland and as the place where the monster Luchtigern 'The Lord of the Mice' was slain, this cave was plundered by Godfry and the Vikings of Dublin in 928. In this raid, 1,000 people were killed, and the numerous human bones found in the cave are thought to be the remains of the victims.
The cave is divided into three main parts, of which Haddon Hall and chambers leading off it are difficult to access. The wide entrance s...

The Cityscope Exhibition is centred on an accurately reconstructed scale model of Kilkenny as it was in 1640. The walled city is presented as it was at the height of its power and influence and is used to tell the evolving story of Ireland's Mediaeval Capital and, in particular, to convey a sense of the everyday life, work and living pattern of the day. Also housed in the same historic building, built in 1582 is the Smallworld Miniatures Exhibition. There the "Kilkenny House" is being constru...

Meticulous research, precise modelling skills and state-of-the-art electronics combine to make the CityScope Exhibition one of the most exciting and imaginative portrayals of Ireland's colourful past. See the magnificence of Kilkenny at the height of its power in the middle of the 17th century. Recreate for yourself the everyday life, work and living pattern of a medieval city as you experience the unique sight, sound and light presentation based on an accurately-reconstructed scale model of...