Things to do in County Kilkenny
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Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
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Waterford Crystal & Midleton Distillery en route Dublin to Cork
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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
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Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket
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Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
What to do in County Kilkenny
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.
St. Canice's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by St. Canice's Cathedral. 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.
Kells Priory
You can find out about the history of Kells with a visit to Kells Priory. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, 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.
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.
Mount Juliet Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Thomastown at Mount Juliet Golf Course. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Gowran Park Racecourse
Catch an event at Gowran Park Racecourse during your trip to Gowran. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Areas of County Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but St. Canice's Cathedral and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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