Trip to Kilkenny City

Come an join us for these events in Kilkenny City
The first event, if a fascinating lecture on the History of Irish Harp.
You MUST GET YOUR FREE TICKET FROM EVENTBRITE BEFORE PRESSING 'ATTEND"

Learn all about the Irish harp’s history & traditions from a world expert in a lively, interactive presentation.
Join us in the historic setting of medieval Rothe House to learn all about the history and traditions of Ireland’s iconic music instrument — the early Irish harp depicted in the national emblem of Ireland — in an illustrated talk given by Simon Chadwick.

Afterwards, you have a choice of a free self -guided tour of the Tony O'Malley exhibition at the Butler Gallery, or take a self-guuided tour of the Cathedral. I have done both and found them to be excellent. There is a charge for the cathedral, but the commentary I found excellent..

Details:

09:30: Meet outside The Hooker omnHeuston Station
10: 15: Train Departs we are in Carriage C seats 23 and 24
11:44 Train arrives in Kilkenny
Short walk to the city centre for coffee and snack
1:30: Lecture begins
14:00: Lecture ends
YOU decide which event you would like to attend next. You have a choice of the Butler Gallery free, or the Cathedral. , A small charge applies for an audio machine, if required. you might have other things that you would like to do.

17: :00 Supper in the Bar of the Rivercourt Hotel:
19:18: Train departs for Dublin
20:48 Train arrive in Dublin Heuston
Seats 31 and 32 in Carriage C