Kilkenny Science Festival

18/11/2025

🔬 Kilkenny was busy this Science Week! 🥳

🌟 With over 50 events and 4,500 people participating, we brought interactive, hands-on, and educational science activities to Kilkenny. Here's a look back at some of the events we held.

Thanks to everyone that came out, and thanks to Kilkenny County Council Library Service, Luke's Deadly Dinosaurs, Bubbly Maths , Mark the Science Guy, Dr Ken Science, Bruce Wardrop, Glanbia Nutritionals , An Cheád Tine Art Gallery, Nutty Scientists Wexford , Sullivan's Brewing Company , John O'Donoghue, Dr. Jennifer O’Mahony and Dr. Lorraine Bowman, Butler Gallery , The Tea Houses, Castlecomer Discovery Park , Kilkenny Castle, and of course Research Ireland Calmast and South East Technological University.

Did you join one of our events this year? Let us know!

Kilkenny County Council

18/11/2025

15/11/2025

As the River Flows Onward art exhibition curated by Mary Doyle Burke at An Cheád Tine art gallery Kilkenny. Here until tomorrow, second floor of Dunnes Stores.

10/11/2025

We've all seen Chemistry portrayed in the movies, but what is the story behind the films?

Join Dr. John O’Donoghue to learn the narrative arc of chemistry in the movies and on TV, from the very beginning of photography in the 19th century, right up to modern times.

This talk is best suited for adults and older teenagers due to some mature film references.

🎟️ FREE event, book your spot today! https://stemkilkenny.ie/all-events?event=3045

👉 Find all our Science Week events and booking details at www.stemkilkenny.ie

Research Ireland South East Technological University

10/11/2025

Ócáid ar líne do Sheachtain na hEolaíochta, ócáid speisialta i nGaeilge leis an Explorers Education Programme. Ná caill an deis....cláraigh anseo

Ag Taiscéaladh Bia ón bhFarraige, le Explorers Education Programme 🦞

Eolaíocht na Nuálaíochta, Ansin, Inniu, Amárach, Bia ón bhFarraige.
Fiosraigh conas a d’athraigh bia ón bhfarraige na hÉireann le himeacht ama, agus conas is féidir le heolaíocht agus nuálaíocht cabhrú linn bia mara inbhuanaithe a chruthú don todhchaí. Glac páirt inár gcluiche “Cad é an speiceas”, agus inár dtráth na gceist nuálaíochta, agus tú ag fáil amach faoi na bealaí inar féidir leis an aigéan todhchaí ár bhfuinneamh, ár ngeilleagar agus ár soláthar bia a chruthú. Tá an imeacht seo feiliúnach do dháltaí 8-12 bliain d’aois, agus beidh sé thart ar 40 nóiméad ar fad, agus beidh am le haghaidh Ceisteanna agus Freagraí ag an deireadh. Is í an tOifigeach Taiscéalaithe Tara Noonan a bheidh i gceannas ar an seisiún.

DÁTA: 13ú Samhain 2025
AM: 10.30 a.m. go 11.15 a.m.
ÁIT: Ar Líne - Zoom
Láithreoir: Tara Noonan

Cláraigh ag https://www.calmast.ie/event/ag-taiscealadh-bia-on-bhfarraige/

Zoom: https://setu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/register/t6kLTTE0SEyNNiYhyQvWKQ


Marine Institute - Foras na Mara Calmast
Camden.education Galway Atlantaquaria Old Cork Waterworks Experience Oceanics Surf School & Marine Education Centre The Sea Collective Leave No Trace Ireland LH Marine & Sea Synergy

09/11/2025

Johanne Donohoe will be ‘Bringing science and art together in a workshop exploring the theme of Science Week: There, Then, Tomorrow ‘ from 11:00am – Friday 14th November.

In this workshop, participants will explore how the brain’s memory works. Through fun and engaging group games, Joanne will help you notice your thought patterns and memory responses in real time. You’ll gain awareness of how memory helps us both remember and forget — a key part of how we make sense of the world.

This will be a fun, social, and memorable workshop! Please bring an object that reminds you of an important memory and that you’re happy to share with the group.

Adult event



Booking essential
https://wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4451770

07/11/2025

🚀 Science Week kicks off tomorrow! 🎉

We’re starting the weekend with fun, family-friendly events and continuing all week long with an amazing lineup of talks, workshops, and activities across Kilkenny!

🎟️ All events are FREE, but booking is essential!

This is just a taste of what’s to come, and there's something for everyone! 👉 Check out the FULL schedule and plan your Science Week adventure at www.stemkilkenny.ie

South East Technological University Research Ireland

Kilkenny Science Festival Kilkenny Science Festival will place from 11-19 November 2023 Coordinated by Calmast STEM Engagement Centre, South East Technological University in partnership with schools, industry, Kilkenny County Council and other groups. It

06/11/2025

🎩✨ Discover the Science Behind the Magic!

Ever wondered how magicians pull off their mind-bending tricks? 🪄 Join Dr Ken Science for an electrifying show that reveals how science and engineering are secretly used to create amazing illusions!

With eye-catching demonstrations, unusual props, and clever illusions, you’ll see that there’s often a lot more science behind the magic than meets the eye! 🔬🎭

Perfect for curious minds and magic enthusiasts who want to peek behind the curtain and learn how it’s all done.

📍 Langtons Ballroom, Kilkenny
📅 Saturday, 16th November
🕙 Three Showtimes: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm

🎟️ FREE, Booking essential
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dr-ken-science-its-all-done-with-mirrors-tickets-1590657171419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss this captivating event — fun for all ages!

There's so much more happening during Science Week. Find all our events at 👉 www.stemkilkenny.ie

Research Ireland South East Technological University

Kilkenny Science Festival Kilkenny Science Festival will place from 11-19 November 2023 Coordinated by Calmast STEM Engagement Centre, South East Technological University in partnership with schools, industry, Kilkenny County Council and other groups. It

05/11/2025

🍺 Discover the science behind your pint!

Join us at Sullivan’s Brewing Company for a fascinating session with the master brewer, who’ll take you on a journey from grain to glass! 🌾➡️🍺

Learn how science works to create the perfect brew. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a beer lover, or both, this event will be something to raise your glass to! 🍻

📍 Sullivan’s Brewing Company, Kilkenny
🗓️ Thursday 13 November - 8:00pm
🎟️ FREE event, but booking required. This event is for Adults. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/science-of-brewing-tickets-1864753440739

There's lots more happening this Science Week! See all our events at 👉 www.stemkilkenny.ie

Sullivan's Brewing Company Research Ireland South East Technological University

Kilkenny Science Festival Kilkenny Science Festival will place from 11-19 November 2023 Coordinated by Calmast STEM Engagement Centre, South East Technological University in partnership with schools, industry, Kilkenny County Council and other groups. It

05/11/2025

🎬🧪 Interested in Chemistry? Love movies?

This one’s for you! Join Dr. John O’Donoghue, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Education Coordinator for Ireland, for a fascinating look at how chemists and chemistry are portrayed in film.

Using short clips and graphics, Dr. O’Donoghue will explore themes of problem solving, plot devices, chemical companies and people in movies. 💥🎥

📅 Tuesday, 12 November
🕢 7:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 The Tudor Kitchen, Rothe House, Kilkenny
🎟️ FREE event – booking essential: https://stemkilkenny.ie/all-events?event=3045

This talk is mainly suited for adults and older teenagers due to movie references and mature themes that are certified 15/16.

🔬 There’s much more happening during Science Week Kilkenny!
Explore the full schedule of events here 👉 www.stemkilkenny.ie

Research Ireland South East Technological University