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Kilkenny
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Popular places to visit

Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Top hotels in Deansground

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
It was family friendly, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026

Pembroke Hotel
This is a great hotel with central location! Definitely recommend. The staff was very nice too
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
The rooms were clean, but the first room I was in was a little small, the TV was small, and I could not figure out the toilet flush initially, it's not your normal typical toilet flush. Finally figured it out. The second room I got as I added an extra day was nicer, so my guess is not all rooms are ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
Nice clean room and comfortable bed. The 1851 bar had amazing food and service
Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
The location and staff were fine, but the bed completely ruined my stay. The mattress was unbelievably hard—so hard that it honestly felt like sleeping on the floor. I understand some people like a firm bed, but this had almost no cushioning at all. I woke up sore and uncomfortable, and it made it ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Clean and very comfortable. Staff very warm and helpful. Couldn’t fault.
Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Deansground

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.

Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Rothe House while you're in town.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.

Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


