Lyrath
Kilkenny
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
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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
St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny 1-Day Rail Tour
Top hotels in Lyrath
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Room was very nice and spotless, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the grill bar was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
Breakfast was a highlight. Several really good hot food options on the menu (I had the eggs benedict), as well as cereals, toast and fruit etc.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
The Club House Hotel
Everything was clean and neat, great location. I was able to walk everywhere from hotel and even returning during day wasn’t a big deal as it was so close to everything.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Pembroke Hotel
100% for The Pembroke!! The staff was fabulous, welcoming and accommodating for our needs. A two minute walk to the castle. Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms. Parking on site. We can’t say enough. Hoping to return some day. Rachel was particularly helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Extremely clean, efficient and hassle free
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Location was good. Room was clean. Drinking glasses where spotty and dirty.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lyrath
Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Deansground
While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 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.
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.
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.
Maidenhill
Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
