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Kilkenny Archaeological Society
Genealogy
Kilkenny Archaeology Society operates from Rothe House in Kilkenny city, County Kilkenny. The building contains an interesting collection of pictures and artifacts of Kilkenny's past. Genealogy...More
The Smithwicks Experience at St Francis Abbey Brewery
Visitor Interpretive Centres
Over 300 years ago in 1710, John Smithwick began brewing his first Ales, although the Smithwick’s story started long before then. He chose the site of an ancient monastery, St Francis Abbey in...More
Dunmore Cave
Caves
History and geology blend at Dunmore Cave to give an interesting and unique insight into this County Kilkenny landmark. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave...More
Countryside Leisure Activity Centre
Adventure
Countryside Leisure, Bonnettsrath ( on golf links road ), offer a range of activities including clay pigeon shooting, indoor rifle target shooting, bocarts and archery. Bocarts: experience the unique...More
Jerpoint Park
Adventure
Explore nature at Jerpoint Park and get a true feel for the varied flora and fauna, which is in abundance. Witness firsthand the peace & tranquillity of the unspoilt rural setting with its many old...More
The Urban Triangle Tour
Touring Ideas
The Urban Triangle Tour explores Kilkenny City, Wexford Town, Waterford City and back to Kilkenny. Distance: 180km:(112 miles:)approx. The drive provises a tantalising taste od the urban buzz on offer...More
Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Children and Family Attractions
Influenced by Rousseau and the Romantic movement of the late 18th century, Kilfane Glen is a rugged but beautiful 6-hectare garden that has retained its original character as conceived by the...More
Jellietots Playcentre
Health and Fitness
Kilkenny's premier playcentre with lots to keep children entertained. Indoor play area with most challenging play frames in Ireland for both toddlers and up the age of 3 and others up to the age of...More
Mount Juliet
Hotels
Steeped in heritage, Mount Juliet is Ireland's leading country estate and the most luxurious hotel in Kilkenny. They pride themselves in their family culture, while at the same time maintaining the...More
Jerpoint Park
Adventure
Explore nature at historic Jerpoint Park and get a true feel for its varied flora and fauna. Witness the peace and tranquility of the rural setting with its many old oaks, chestnuts, lime and beech...More
"A Rural Experience" Day Tours
Touring Ideas
A Rural Experience is a specialist tour business in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. The proprietor, Amy McDonald is an experienced tour guide who’s passion for Irish history & travel together with her...More
Callan Motte
Monuments
Callan Motte, in Callan county Kilkenny, is around 12m high and over 40m long. A wooden tower is long gone from the top. It was built around 1217 when the town of Callan was chartered. It is said that...More
Castlecomer Estate Yard
Shopping
Castlecomer Estate Yard in Castlecomer Discovery Park, County Kilkenny was the farmyard, stables and kitchen gardens which provided the fresh produce for the Wandesforde family and many who lived and...More
The Butler Trail Tour
Touring Ideas
The Butler Trail Tour is based around the Butler family and explores the area around Kilkenny City, Kells, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Cashel. Distance: 170km. (106 miles) approx. Butler roots...More
Kilkenny Tipperary Heritage Touring Route
Touring Ideas
Kilkenny Tipperary Heritage Route Route 3: Kilkenny » Cahir » Cashel » Kilkenny Distance: 155 km (96 miles) Recommended Time: 1 Day From the heritage city of Kilkenny, with many ancient visitor...More
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