Kilkenny Civic Trust: Life and Death in Medieval Kilkenny

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Life and Death in Medieval Kilkenny

SINCE 2017, the Medieval Mile Museum has shared the stories of Ireland’s most powerful patrons and inspired creators. In what was a 13th century parish church, the award-winning museum is now an amalgamation of cutting-edge architecture, archaeology, history and exhibition design.

When skeletal remains were discovered on site in the summer of 2016, the local community watched archaeologists uncover the findings. Now these remains, concealed for centuries, are central to a fascinating permanent exhibition. “Until the mid-1600s, only the very wealthy were buried in coffins” said Grace Fegan, Curator. “Poorer parishioners’ bodies were put directly into the soil, dressed in a shroud. It is ironic that these people are now alongside the grandiose, ornamental tombs of the super wealthy inside St Mary’s. It’s a nice ending to what must have been a very hard life”.

A professional archaeologist, Grace is well placed to assist students develop an historical consciousness, learn to work with evidence and acquire the ‘bigger picture’ through interactions with the museum’s collections. “It’s a joy to welcome students of any age to the museum, especially when the visit finishes with our famous LEGO Hunt!”.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information or to plan your visit go to www.medievalmilemuseum.ie/schools

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Get top Marks for Your school tour

With a rich heritage including Grace O’Malley (16th century pirate queen), Ireland’s most beautiful historic house, and the awardwinning Pirate Adventure Park, you’ll be top of the class when you choose Westport House for your school tour! It has the ideal blend of fun, activity and education – the school tour that will satisfy everyone.

School Tour Visits – what is included? Your admission price of €14 per person includes the pirate adventure park and unlimited use of the rides. add on a tour and admission to Westport house for €1. the panning for Gold experience and hook a Duck games are not included and are priced at €3 per turn.

Hours of Fun the pirate adventure park delivers hours of fun ideally suited to junior infants through to sixth class students – with something for all ages. the pirate adventure park features unlimited use of: • The Pirate Queen’s Ship (swinging ship ride) • Pirates Plunge • Kiddie Zipwire • Treasure Island Express • The Giant Swan Pedal boats • Cannon Ball Run (slippery slide ride), • The Pirates Den (indoor soft play area). • Jump Around ride • Mini Ferris Wheel • Vortex Tunnel • Playground by Gracy’s • Disc Golf • Play Village - Mini Westport Interested I n order I ng lunch? n o problem. Please pre-book your lunch at Gracy’s Pizzeria and Bistro in the f armyard.

please visit www.WestportHouse.ie or call (098) 27766 to book in.