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Kilkenny

Take a trip to Ireland’s top crafts county and have a few laughs while you’re at it!

Stoneware Jackson Pottery, Inistioge
Jerpoint Abbey
Kyteler's Inn
Angling on the River Nore, Inistioge

From left to right: Stoneware Jackson Pottery, Inistioge, Jerpoint Abbey, Kyteler's Inn, Angling on the River Nore, Inistioge

A vibrant, flourishing city with a fascinating medieval history and a thriving crafts industry, Kilkenny is one of the  south east of Ireland’s most appealing places to visit.

With an 800-year-old Norman castle looking over the ancient streets, Kilkenny has transformed itself into a hip cosmopolitan destination with a diverse range of restaurants, lively pubs and bars.

The city also hosts one of the world’s top comedy festivals, The Cat Laughs Comedy Festivals, with acts from all over the globe offering excellent entertainment. 

For a quieter pace of life, head out into the unspoiled surrounding countryside where you’ll be lulled into submission by the tranquil River Nore and beautiful forest parks.

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Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival

01 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

The acclaimed Kilkenny ~ Rhythm n Roots ~ Weekend will take place in venues throughout Kilkenny on the May bank holiday weekend....

Smithwicks Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

28 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

Smithwick’s Cat Laughs Comedy Festival: 28th May - 1st June 2009 A five day international festival of stand up comedy in a...

Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre

26 Jun 2009 - 16 Aug 2009

Ballykeeffe is a unique venue. Set in a disused quarry, which backs onto a wooded hill, its atmosphere and acoustics have to be...

Kilkenny Arts Festival

07 Aug 2009 - 16 Aug 2009

Welcome to our 35th festival, 10 days of enchanting artistic delights for all! The fabulous medieval city of Kilkenny makes a...

KilKenny Heritage Week 2009

22 Aug 2009 - 30 Aug 2009

Eager to make an early start on preparations for next years Heritage Week? The dates have been confirmed as the 22nd to the 30th...

 

 

 

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KILKENNY RIVER COURT - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a midweek break in the centre of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, rate includes 2 nights bed & breakfast and an...

BUTLER HOUSE - 2 nights B and B

 

What better way to enjoy a break in the medieval City of Kilkenny, than to reside at the former Dower house of Kilkenny Castle....

BUTLER HOUSE - 2 nights B and B

 

What better way to enjoy a romantic break in the medieval City of Kilkenny, than to reside at the former Dower house of Kilkenny...

KILKENNY RIVER COURT - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break in the centre of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, rate includes 2 nights bed & breakfast and an...

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KILKENNY RIVER COURT - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

KILKENNY RIVER COURT - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy a midweek break in the centre of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, rate includes 2 nights bed & breakfast and an...

Did you know?

Gulliver’s Travels author Jonathan Swift was educated at the Kilkenny Grammar School.

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