Shankill Castle is a unique family home often described as a living museum. Shankill Castle was first built as a Butler tower-house near the ruins of a pre-reformation church. In 1708 it was rebuilt and set in a formal landscape, vista to the front and canal to the rear, by Peter Aylward.
In the 19th century it was enlarged and castellated, serpentine bays added to the canal and an unusualpolyhedral sundial given pride of place on a sunken lawn. The stable yard and castellated entrance to the demesne are attributed to Daniel Robertson. Nowadays visitors can take a guided tour of the castle and a walk around the gardens.
Visit in Spring for snowdrops, daffodils and tulips, Summer for the meadows, art exhibitions and sunshine walks, Autumn for the ScareFest, ghost tours and wand and quill making, Winter for drawing classes and winter workshops.
Shankill Castle is home and studio to artist Elizabeth Cope.
Join artists Elizabeth Cope and Phoebe Cope for an intensive weekend masterclass in drawing and painting, set in the inspiring surroundings of Shankill Castle, Co. Kilkenny.
Join artists Elizabeth Cope and Phoebe Cope for an intensive weekend masterclass in drawing and painting, set in the inspiring surroundings of Shankill Castle, Co. Kilkenny.
Join artists Elizabeth Cope and Phoebe Cope for an intensive weekend masterclass in drawing and painting, set in the inspiring surroundings of Shankill Castle, Co. Kilkenny.
Join artists Elizabeth Cope and Phoebe Cope for an intensive weekend masterclass in drawing and painting, set in the inspiring surroundings of Shankill Castle, Co. Kilkenny.
Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween adventure through the magical grounds of Shankill Castle! Bring your little explorers for a day of spooky fun. Last year's Pumpkin Hunt was an absolute blast, and this year's promises to be even more thrilling!
Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween adventure through the magical grounds of Shankill Castle! Bring your little explorers for a day of spooky fun. Last year's Pumpkin Hunt was an absolute blast, and this year's promises to be even more thrilling!
Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween adventure through the magical grounds of Shankill Castle! Bring your little explorers for a day of spooky fun. Last year's Pumpkin Hunt was an absolute blast, and this year's promises to be even more thrilling!
Full programme to be confirmed.
Full programme to be confirmed.
