Discover the ancient craft of Kilkenny stone cutting through storytelling and a live demonstration of local stone cutting.

Step off the beaten track and discover one of Kilkenny's oldest traditions in a unique two-hour experience that combines heritage, craftsmanship and storytelling.

Join storyteller and Stonecutter Martin Matthews in his rural workshop, where locally quarried Kilkenny limestone and flagstone become the gateway to centuries of history. Watch traditional hand tools bring stone to life, hear fascinating stories of the quarries and the people who worked them, and uncover the folklore woven into the landscape.

Guided by Martin, learn about cutting stone using traditional techniques, design and receive your own small keepsake to take home.

Set against the beautiful landscape of North East Kilkenny, this intimate experience offers more than a workshop, it is a chance to slow down, connect with the land, and experience Ireland's living craft heritage through touch, story and creativity.

What to expect

Live stone-cutting demonstration

Stories of Kilkenny's quarries, folklore and local history

Learn about Stone cutting using traditional tools

Small group experience (maximum 8 people)

Your own carved stone keepsake to take home

No experience is necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to discover something truly authentic.

Duration: 2 hours

Group Size: 2–8 people

Location: Rural workshop, North East Kilkenny

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