Kilkenny
Travel Guide
Visit Kilkenny
Where to stay in Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lyrath
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.
Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland might 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.
Talbotsinch
While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, St. Canice's Cathedral and Black Abbey are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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 savor the lively bars.
St. Canice's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to St. Canice's Cathedral. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
St. John the Evangelist Church
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Things to do
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel
Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
Hurling Tours Ireland - Hurling Experience in Kilkenny
