This November, we’re kicking off our commemorations of the Alice Kyteler witch trial with a twist…
Immerse your little one in yesteryears as they embark on a quest to discover the Alice Kyteler’s story in Kilkenny, one LEGO brick at a time!
Let their creativity flow as they uncover the mysteries of witchcraft, history, and imagination.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting adventure!
Join international edutainer Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer of livingmaths.com, in this whacky and wild science scavenger hunt. Fast paced and action-packed, Steve will keep you on your toes as you endure brain teasers, physical challenges, games and activities in a bid to be crowned Kilkenny's Smartest Science Scavengers!
[FULLY BOOKED] Come and see some of the world's most incredible creatures, from snakes and spiders to lizards, crocodiles and more! These educational workshops offer a unique experience to get up close and personal with our scaled friends and to learn more about these beautiful creatures.
[OPEN FOR BOOKING] Join Mark on a scientific adventure as you discover humans' true superpower, Science! Plenty of enthusiastic volunteers will be need in this highly interactive family show. Giggles guaranteed!
[OPEN FOR BOOKING] Bubbly Scientist Caroline explores balloons, breath and bubbles in this colourful show for families, children and everybody else. Bring your ear defenders - balloons WILL pop in this show, but which is louder and why?
[OPEN FOR BOOKING] Hold onto your seats as Dr Ken eats fire, cracks whips, juggles and explores the scientific principles behind skilful circus tricks and dangerous stunts. It's time for some entertaining circus science experiments - all in the name of science.
[OPEN FOR BOOKING] Join Mark on a scientific adventure as you discover humans' true superpower, Science! Plenty of enthusiastic volunteers will be need in this highly interactive family show. Giggles guaranteed!
As part of National Science Week 2023, Calmast are delighted to expand our ‘grow your own bulb kits’ again this year in partnership with Kilkenny Libraries. Each kit will contain spring bulbs, a step by step guide, details on how to plant the bulbs and look after the flowers as they bloom and announce the arrival of Spring.
[OPEN FOR BOOKING] Learn about the Science of the Skywalk before taking on the course yourself! This is a free event suitable for children (must be 7 years+ and 1.2m height minimum) and adults alike who want to know who want to know the Science behind the construction and completion of the Skywalk challenge.
[BOOKING REQUIRED] Follow Dr Ken as he attempts to slim his bin. Will he avoid being blown up by a rotting banana? Will he be distracted by fantastic plastic? Can he find other uses for a coke can, reduce his carbon footprint and affect climate change one tree at a time?
This endeavor promises to illuminate the intricate process behind the creation of medieval books, while also enabling valuable comparisons of book-making techniques across the
entire island of Ireland.
Cindy Cummings is a dance artist (choreographer/performer/tutor) who creates collaborative works with dance, theatre, visual, sound, literary and media artists around the world for live performance, installation and film.Through movement and games this workshop will explore some elemental ideas of physics. Playing with dynamics and kinematics, we will discover together how to identify and understand some basic principles of physics which occur in our daily world.
Watch what happens when science and comedy fuse, where Sean is joined by special guests musing on all things science, with no topic off limits. Not to be missed!
Come and see some of the world's most incredible creatures, from snakes and spiders to lizards, crocodiles and more! These educational workshops offer a unique experience to get up close and personal with our scaled friends and to learn more about these beautiful creatures.
Cindy Cummings is a dance artist (choreographer/performer/tutor) who creates collaborative works with dance, theatre, visual, sound, literary and media artists around the world for live performance, installation and film.Through movement and games this workshop will explore some elemental ideas of physics. Playing with dynamics and kinematics, we will discover together how to identify and understand some basic principles of physics which occur in our daily world.
|FULLY BOOKED| Bricks 4 Kidz provide a range of LEGO® educational play activities during Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) weeks to girls & boys aged between 5 and 12. These play based programmes provide children with the opportunity to improve their understanding of numerical concepts and enhance their problem solving capabilities.
Bubbly Scientist Caroline explores balloons, breath and bubbles in this colourful show for families, children and everybody else. Bring your ear defenders - balloons WILL pop in this show, but which is louder and why?
|FULLY BOOKED| Bricks 4 Kidz provide a range of LEGO® educational play activities during Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) weeks to girls & boys aged between 5 and 12. These play based programmes provide children with the opportunity to improve their understanding of numerical concepts and enhance their problem solving capabilities.
Órla offers engaging, hands-on workshops and projects that link nature, art, and creativity. The workshops explore biodiversity in the local environment to stimulate curiosity and creativity through art and science.
Hold onto your seats as Dr Ken eats fire, cracks whips, juggles and Find out why jugglers love gravity, unicyclists keep moving to stay still and if friction can be your friend. It’s science but not as you may know it!!! When Physics meets Practice amazing things happen!
Bubbly Scientist Caroline explores balloons, breath and bubbles in this colourful show for families, children and everybody else. Bring your ear defenders – balloons WILL pop in this show, but which is louder and why?
|FULLY BOOKED| In this workshop the children are introduced to crime scene investigations from the point of view of the forensic scientist. They are taught 2 tests frequently carried out by forensic scientists and then use these tests to test the inks and soils from a crime scene and 6 suspects. Using their test results can they work out who did it?
Órla offers engaging, hands-on workshops and projects that link nature, art, and creativity. The workshops explore biodiversity in the local environment to stimulate curiosity and creativity through art and science.
Join international edutainer Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer of livingmaths.com for a science adventure! These sessions are aimed at the little ones and Steve uses his story-telling skills to introduce the children to scientific thinking while introducing some fun experiments to try.
Have you ever wondered about a career in Science? Join us on Wednesday November 15th, where we will showcase a range of careers in science, from apprenticeship to doctorate, with speakers from Science and Tech industry across the South East.
Órla offers engaging, hands-on workshops and projects that link nature, art, and creativity. The workshops explore biodiversity in the local environment to stimulate curiosity and creativity through art and science.
|SCHOOLS ONLY EVENT| Hold onto your seats as Dr Ken eats fire, cracks whips, juggles and Find out why jugglers love gravity, unicyclists keep moving to stay still and if friction can be your friend. It’s science but not as you may know it!!! When Physics meets Practice amazing things happen!
|FULLY BOOKED| Bricks 4 Kidz provide a range of LEGO® educational play activities during Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) weeks to girls & boys aged between 5 and 12. These play based programmes provide children with the opportunity to improve their understanding of numerical concepts and enhance their problem solving capabilities.
In this workshop, participants learn how to make a fabric flower with twinkling LED lights. The Lilypad wearable is an electronic platform and circuit. By integrating the sewable components with conductive thread and a coin cell battery, you will create your first wearable electronic to keep. No previous experience is necessary
|FULLY BOOKED| Bricks 4 Kidz provide a range of LEGO® educational play activities during Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) weeks to girls & boys aged between 5 and 12. These play based programmes provide children with the opportunity to improve their understanding of numerical concepts and enhance their problem solving capabilities.
Stephen & Enda are Irish poets, playwright, performers and educators. Their creations have been extensively published, translated into eight languages, and they have received numerous awards, literary bursaries and grants promoting and educating through prose, drama, theatre and writing. Join them for this rousing performance in Bridies, Langtons where his lyrical rhythms take us on a trip through prose, beats and articulation. One Night Only, Very Special Event.
Design Kilkenny 2023 Conference at Parade Tower Kilkenny on 17th November. With MC Richard Curran , panelists Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart, Holger Strøm, Nora Twomey, Dr. Linda King, Susan Mosse,Robert Tully, Paul Young, Aidan Kenny, Senior Vice-President, Fidelity Investments , Mary V. Mullin, and Irish Folklore Trilogy - National Design and Crafts Gallery, opening.
Join international edutainer Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer of livingmaths.com, in this whacky and wild science quiz that will test the students on a broad range of topics in the sciences. It will be fast paced and action packed. Prepare for loads of laughs and some science knowledge too!
Sullivans Brewing Company has a rich and full-flavoured history spanning over 300 years in Kilkenny. Master Brewer Ian Hamilton shares the story of brewing Sullivans Beers in this intimate ticketed event with limited capacity. Taste a selection of craft beers accompanied by a selected menu in this very special event taking place in one of Kilkennys liveliest and most popular social hotspots.
The popular Trails and Tales event returns, this time at the splendid Kilkenny Castle Park. Join Teagasc’s Michael Somers and Catherine Keena, who will bring us on an interesting looped walk of the park, where we will find out all about everything from forestry and history to biodiversity.
This workshop is dedicated to tackling the biggest issue left by our visitors in our woodland! Teaming up with local youth groups who have a keen interest in Climate Action plans, the workshop presents the Biodiversity and Climate Action Targets that Castlecomer Discovery Park sets for their workers and their visitors.
The workshop takes inspiration from this year’s Science Weeks theme ‘Human’ and an Aideen Barry drawing from the Butler Gallery Collection.
Through the medium of collage, children will playfully explore technology as an extension of the human body.
Learn about the Science of the Skywalk before taking on the course yourself! This is a free event suitable for children (must be 7 years+ and 1.2m height minimum) and adults alike who want to know who want to know the Science behind the construction and completion of the Skywalk challenge.
This workshop is dedicated to tackling the biggest issue left by our visitors in our woodland! Teaming up with local youth groups who have a keen interest in Climate Action plans.