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Kilkenny

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

Activities

Fishing

Learn the art of fly-fishing on the beautiful River Nore.

Go Karting, Ballyhale

This 1,000metre all-weather floodlit track offers excellent karting in a safe environment.

Graiguenamanagh Regatta and Rowing Festival, Graiguenamanagh

This fun festival is reputed to be the oldest regatta on Ireland’s inland waterways. Expect lots of swimming, diving and rowing as well as a whole host of musical events.

Horse racing and riding

Head to Gowran Park Racecourse and experience racing on one of the best tracks in the country. But if you prefer to be in the saddle then check out Riding in Ireland Week at Piltown in September.

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