Seminars and company events
The Medieval Mile Museum seats 150 for a conference in theatre layout and 110 for a banquet, and takes 250 for a drinks reception. The venue is St Mary's Church and graveyard, off High Street in the center of Kilkenny, converted and extended into a museum and exhibition center.
The museum is hired as one venue, by the half day, the full day or the evening, and private hire runs all year. It has hosted corporate events, careers fairs, networking evenings and award ceremonies, as well as a banquet for the Savour Kilkenny food festival and a music series during Kilkenny Tradfest. Cabaret seating takes 70, which suits workshops and training days. The Kilkenny Room has a large glass window looking out over the city.
The museum has no in-house audiovisual equipment, so organisers bring their own or hire it in. Public opening runs Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 17:00, which is worth keeping in mind when planning setup times and evening events.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding ceremonies seat up to 150 guests and dinner receptions take up to 120. From 2027, weddings are booked from October to February, outside the main visitor season, so the museum can stay open to visitors in the busy months. The team tailors the space and offers packages. The site does not state whether civil ceremonies can be held, so couples should check this with the venue.
Rooms and capacities
The whole venue takes 150 in theatre layout, 110 at banquet, 70 in cabaret and 250 for a drinks reception.
The Kilkenny Room has a large window over the city, with capacity on request.
The outdoor space has been used for pop-up performances during festivals such as April Sounds.
Catering
There is no catering on site. Food and drink come from Butler House and Garden, the museum's sister property, or from a caterer chosen by the client.
History and setting
St Mary's is one of the most historic buildings in Kilkenny, and the museum tells about 800 years of the city's story through its patrons, merchants and craftspeople. The city's civic records, including books, letters, petitions and leases, go back to the 1200s. Outdoor tombs commemorate the wealthy merchant families of the medieval town. The building was restored over five years, pairing careful conservation with contemporary architecture, and the project received an award. Guided museum tours run on opening days and a Medieval Mile trail runs on weekend mornings, which can be added to a delegate program.
Getting there
The address is 2 St Mary's Lane, High Street, Kilkenny R95 K276, in the city center. Kilkenny MacDonagh station, on the line from Dublin Heuston, is about a 10-minute walk away. Dublin Airport is the nearest major airport, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes by road.
