Rothe House through the Ages
A new exhibition called "Rothe House and Kilkenny through the ages" will run from Tuesday 27th October at Rothe House. 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 in the 1640s, 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 & Garden is open Monday - Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm
For more information ring 056 7722893, or see www.rothehouse.com