Kilkenny

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

Children

Get set for an outdoor adventure on a raging river or a friendly farm

Culture & festivals

Enjoy Kilkenny’s rich cultural life with a dynamic gallery, fabulous festivals and an abundance of arts

Eating, Drinking & Luxury

From country house opulence to atmospheric pubs

Leisure

Talk things at a leisurely pace in Kilkenny with fly-fishing, walking tours and a pretty rose garden

Scenery

Experience some of the South East’s finest countryside

Shopping

Kilkenny is a flourishing centre for arts and crafts

Sightseeing

Discover 12th century abbeys and 13th century cathedrals

Activities

From the fast-paced thrills of go karting to a fun-filled summer regatta

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Did you know?

Kilkenny Castle is up there with Edinburgh Castle, the Tower of London or Mad Ludwig's Castle in Bavaria – it's one of the great castles of the world. The Long Gallery might grab your attention because of its extensive portrait collection of the Butlers, who were hugely important in the area from 1391 until 1935…and arguably beyond, because Princess Diana was a descendant.

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