Demonstration and Hill Walk on Brandon Hill

Old Cinema,, Co. Kilkenny
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25 August 2025
Overview

1\. A short walk to an ancient 'Moated Site' on Brandon Hill with a demonstration by an OPW stone mason of the 'plug & feather' technique of boulder splitting that took place at the site in past times. (about 90 minutes).

2\. A further (optional) hillwalk (about 3 hours) to visit Brandon Hill summit and other archaeological/historical field monuments.
Required: Suitable footwear for rough terrain; food/drink for the time outdoors.

Meet:
Old Cinema, Gaol Rd., Kilkenny. (11.00 am); or
Car Park A; Deerpark, Brandon Hill (11.45am); or
Other locations by arrangement.
The second part is not suitable for very young children.
'Car pooling' from Old Cinema to Deerpark Car Park on Brandon Hill.

Address
Old Cinema,, Co. Kilkenny

52.5776957, -7.218002

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