KCLR News interviews Tommy Falsey, Head Gardener of Butler House (19th June 2026)

As part of Kilkenny City’s 6 After 6 Summer Series, Butler House and Gardens is hosting a Summer Evening Garden Tour and Cream Tea, with the next tour taking place on Thursday, July 2nd at 6pm. Head Gardener Tommy Falsey leads the tour of the Georgian Walled Garden, during which he'll talk about the history of the house, its connection to Kilkenny Castle and the evolution of the garden, which was restored to its former glory back in 1999. KCLR’s Dermot Keyes recently paid Tommy a visit at Butler House and enjoyed a lively chat over a cup of tea in the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle, which is celebrating its 240th anniversary.