Children are invited to learn about the historic significance of the 14th Century Red Book of Ossory, the science and technology used on its journey through time and will make their own books with the help of artist, Mary Conroy, as part of this year’s Kilkenny Science Festival. The exciting event for children takes place at St Canice’s Cathedral and is just one of over 50 free events for children, schools, families and the wider community taking place in libraries, theatres, community halls, the National Reptile Zoo, Castlecomer Discovery Park, a museum, a gallery and an opticians. This year’s theme is ‘Regeneration’ and events run daily and nightly from November 9 to 17.
All of the events are hosted and organised by Calmast at SETU with support from Research Ireland. While the events are free, places are limited and pre-booking is essential and open now open on stemkilkenny.ie.
As part of the ‘Information Technology: From Past to Present’ workshop for children at St Canice’s Cathedral, the group will look at the Red Book of Ossory exhibition and hear how information technology has changed over the centuries from pen and ink on vellum to letterpress on paper. The Red Book of Ossory is a wonderful example of preserved local history, but also of science and technology, Nollaig Healy, STEM Public Engagement Co-ordinator, Calmast at SETU said. “The children will make their own books, where they can keep their own collection of poems, stories, drawings and recip.
