Discover County Kilkenny



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County Kilkenny : activities and sites to visit

Kilkenny Castle

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1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.55/5 (82 votes)
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A castle located in the centre of Kilkenny. Rather large it is in perfect condition!

Dunmore Cave

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.57/5 (44 votes)
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How about a little caving? Discover the geological history of the region by visiting its cave!

Smithwick’s Experience

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.36/5 (42 votes)
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An establishment entirely dedicated to Smithwick's beer in Kilkenny. The landmark for red beer lovers!

Butler House

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 2.73/5 (22 votes)
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The Butler House is a sumptuous Georgian mansion in Kilkenny. Now converted into a bed and breakfast, it opens...

Kilkenny Design Centre

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1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 2.41/5 (17 votes)
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If you like local crafts, then don’t miss the Kilkenny Design Centre. Located near Kilkenny Castle, it offers you...

Butterslip

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.24/5 (17 votes)
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Butterslip is a medieval street in Kilkenny, crossed by some stone arches. Picturesque, it will make you plunge into...

The Castle Express

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1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.47/5 (15 votes)
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The Castle Express is a small tourist train that will show you the best of Kilkenny! A fun ride!...

Kilkenny Way

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1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.07/5 (14 votes)
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The Kilkenny Way is undoubtedly one of the main attractions of the city of Kilkenny! It offers you the...

Black Abbey

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.54/5 (13 votes)
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A very beautiful abbey still in operation in Cork.

La St Francis Abbey Brewery

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.40/5 (10 votes)
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Remains recovered by the Irish brewery Smithwick's, which built its beer production premises on the same land!

Jerpoint Abbey

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.10/5 (10 votes)
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One of the most beautiful abbeys in Ireland! Its architecture is remarkable!

Saint Canice Cathedral

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1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.00/5 (7 votes)
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St. Canice Cathedral is one of Kilkenny's oldest monuments! Built in the 13th century, it is one of the...






What to expect?

County Kilkenny is a very pleasant area to visit. The warmth of its inhabitants, its cities, are reinforced by the very present tourist attraction of the county… Castles, dolmens and other archaeological remains are rather nice sites to discover. These bear witness to the historical past of the region, but also to the geological and cultural past of Kilkenny, which makes it a county rather appreciated by tourists.

Do not hesitate to visit their small villages, as well as the official capital of the county: the famous city of Kilkenny, famous for its friendliness, its dynamism, as well as for its famous beer of the same name, exported all over the world! The towns in the area have managed to retain their charm and human scale: the towns there resemble large villages where contact with others is simple and easy.

And for fans of traditional sports, the Kilkenny Cats is one of the most famous hurling teams in the country! Don’t hesitate to attend one of their games: atmosphere and thrills guaranteed!