Tomb Tales Tour 12th & 13th

Kilkenny Animated Presents

Tomb Tales Tour

INTERACTIVE

Step beyond the museum labels and uncover the hidden stories carved in stone.

Led by curator Grace Reinhardt, Tomb Tales is a unique narrative tour through the Medieval Mile Museum, exploring the stories behind the images carved into ancient tombs.

As Grace guides you through the museum, she will shine a light on the hidden narratives woven into centuries-old carvings and monuments, inviting visitors to see familiar artefacts in a completely new way. The tour also includes a rare opportunity to venture into an ancient vault seldom accessible to the public, an exclusive glimpse into a space usually hidden from view.

Originally from the United States and now part of Kilkenny’s growing cultural community, Grace is a PhD candidate at UCD whose passion lies in uncovering the stories behind historical objects and connecting people with the past through storytelling.

History, mystery and hidden spaces await on this unforgettable journey beneath the surface of the Medieval Mile.

Location

Medieval Museum

Date & Time

12th & 13th September 2026 | 13:00- 13:45

Target Audience

Ages 16+

Cost

€12.00

A weathered grey gravestone with engraved text and faint carvings, including a winged face and decorative patterns, stands on a grassy area in a cemetery. The text is partially eroded and difficult to read.
A close-up of a carved Celtic cross with intricate patterns, positioned indoors near tall windows that let in natural light. The photo is in black and white.
Stone relief of a heraldic coat of arms with a shield, decorative flourishes, and what appears to be a bird or dragon atop, mounted on a weathered wall.
Stone carving shows a robed figure holding a crosier, crossed arms with open hands, columns, and a hanging lamp, all etched into a weathered stone wall.
Close-up of ancient stone carvings featuring detailed symbols and patterns, including a vase-like object and geometric forms, on a weathered wall with a rough, textured surface.

Meet the contributors

Originally from the United States and now part of Kilkenny’s growing cultural community, Grace is a PhD candidate at UCD whose passion lies in uncovering the stories behind historical objects and connecting people with the past through storytelling.

A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a green patterned top and a black necklace. The background shows blurred architectural details and pale walls.
Grace Reinhardt

This event is kindly sponsored by

Logo of South East Technological University, with stylised lines forming a U shape, and text in both Irish and English reading "Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta an Oirdheiscirt South East Technological University.