Events

Rothe House and Kilkenny through the ages

Entitled “Rothe House and Kilkenny through the ages”, the exhibition features twelve illustrations by artist Roger O’Reilly showing Rothe House and its gardens throughout its eventful and remarkable history. Also on show are numerous sketchbooks illustrating everyday life for the city’s inhabitants in the period that saw the construction and completion of this merchant’s townhouse.

 “The history of the house really starts with the Cistercian monks at the site in the 1400s” says O’Reilly, “and that’s where I’ve chosen to start with the illustrations”

The twelve illustrations show events such as Archbishop Rinuccini’s visit to the gardens, a Confederate assembly at the house and preparations for Cromwell’s siege of the city among others.

The sketchbooks will be of special interest to those who take an interest in the day-to-day goings-on of our ancestors, covering subjects like children’s toys, food preparation of the period and street traders and hawkers.

“Rothe House is delighted to participate in Roger O’Reilly’s quite remarkable exhibition and we would encourage everyone to come and see it over the next few months,” said Róisín McQuillan, Manager of Rothe House & Garden.

 The exhibition takes place in the Robinson Gallery and is open to the public.