Smithsland
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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.

The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

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. 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.

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.
Things to do

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Smithsland

The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
No issues
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Laragh House
Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2019

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Rooms are large and well equipped. Very comfortable bed. Large soaking tub and good shower. Staff incredibly friendly. Well located.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Pembroke Hotel
Great staff and great breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
Wonderfully comfortable stay!
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithsland

Maidenhill
Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Kilkenny Golf Club.

Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.

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 Black Abbey.

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.

