Holly and Ivy Tour: Christmas at the Medieval Mile

Step back in time to Christmas gone by at Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum. Discover the rich history and Irish folk traditions associated with Christmas and the turning of the year, from the Celtic origins of the Christmas holly to Christmas 1647, when Cromwell outlawed holly, ivy, alcohol and mince pies!

Join our guides in a festive journey through Kilkenny’s Christmases past and discover the many stories that make Christmas what it is in Kilkenny today.

Dates: 4^th, 5^th, 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd of December

Times: 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Each Date

Capacity: 6 People Per Tour

Ticket Price: €9 Per Person