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Toil and Trouble ~ The Cauldron of Curiosities at Rothe House

31 October 2026Free entry

Rothe House hosts a Halloween collection of games, creative activities and playful science.

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When
31 October 2026
Where
Rothe House & Garden, Kilkenny
Entry
Free entry
Kind
Family

What to expect

Families can explore courtyard games, Scientific Sue’s potion-themed demonstrations, storybook-page printing and a garden treasure hunt. Roving performers, face painting and music add to the setting.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data

Planning your visit

The event is listed for 31 October. Check the session programme and ticket inclusions before arrival, especially for limited-capacity workshops. Allow time for both indoor rooms and outdoor garden activities.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data

Programme

  • Saturday, 31 October 2026Check the booking page for times

    Toil and Trouble ~ The Cauldron of Curiosities at Rothe House

Tickets and entry

Free entry.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

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Rothe House & Garden is in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny. Routes here end at Rothe House & Garden, 16 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, using the venue position in this listing.

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The nearest scheduled stop is Parliament St (10291), 60 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

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Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Licensed event-specific tourism information read and independently rewritten. The organiser link was also checked; no unsupported programme details have been added.

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