The church grounds and gardens are open to visitors year round. The chancel is open to visitors during the months of May, June, July, and August. The Gowran Ogham Stone; the Effigy of Ralph; the effigies of James Butler, first Earl of Ormonde, and his wife, lady Eleanor De Bohun; the Butler Knight Tombs; the Agar Monument; a stained glass window dedicated to Aubrey Cecil White; Toler Aylward windows; and many other artefacts are on display in the chancel. Special events On 23 August 2014, during Heritage Week, there was a commemoration of World War One, including a talk and presentation on Aubrey Cecil White. References Sources Kilkenny Standard, Thursday 22 February 1979 – Gowran an Ancient Town. p. 16 The Kilkenny Journal Saturday, 16 October 1954. The Plot of Ground Near Gowran Church. Paper by Mrs. Drennan. p. 7 Grose’s Antiquities of Ireland 1791 1840 Ordnance survey map of Gowran 1900 Ordnance survey map of Gowran 1650 Down survey map of Gowran area Kilkenny City and County. Guide and Directory by George Henry Bassett 1884 The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory. Vol 3. Rev. Canon William Carrigan 1905 External links St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny - Heritage Ireland Video of St. Mary's Church, Gowran by John Wilson. Published 30 January 2014 Churches in County Kilkenny National Monuments in County Kilkenny