ROTHE HOUSE
(click to enlarge)
Erected in 1594 by John Rothe, a wealthy
city merchant, and his wife, Rose Archer.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all who have an interest in the aims of the Society. The subscription rate from 1 January 2010 are:
| Individual | 30 Euros |
| Family | 40 Euros |
Members entitlements:
Use of the Society's library.
To borrow library books in accordance
with Library Regulations.
To receive one copy of the annual
journal, Old Kilkenny Review. NB Family members receive only one copy
of the journal.
To stand for election to the Council of
the Society.
To stand for election to any office of
the Society.
Free entry to Rothe House.
Membership Application
- By Post (cheque)
We have a printable application form available here: Membership Application Form
Please post with appropriate remittance to: The Secretary, Kilkenny Archaeological Society, Rothe House, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. - Online (credit card),
We have a secure application form that uses a SSL certificate using 128 bit encryption to take your credit card details safely.
The application form is available here: Online Membership Application Form
AIMS OF THE SOCIETY.
The promotion and encouragement of public interest in
the history and antiquities of County Kilkenny and their connection with the
whole of County Kilkenny and its inhabitants.
The protection or restoration of buildings and other monuments of historical and architectural interest in County Kilkenny and the development of public interest in said buildings and monuments and their maintenance in their historic or original characters.
The publication of books, pamphlets and papers related to the Society's objectives and encouragement of interest in the literature, fine arts and science of the county; and the publication of records appertaining thereto.The publication of a journal annually or more frequently.
The maintenance of a museum, lecture hall and library in the City of Kilkenny.Page updated 19 November 2009