Things to do in County Kilkenny
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Tours & day trips
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Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
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Tour of Kilkenny and The Rock of Cashel
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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
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Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket
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Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
What to do in County 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
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.
Kells Priory
You can find out about the history of Kells with a visit to Kells Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Juliet Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Thomastown at Mount Juliet Golf Course. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Gowran Park Racecourse
Catch an event at Gowran Park Racecourse during your trip to Gowran. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Butler House
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny when you take a trip to Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
Areas of County 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 Grace's Castle or Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Grace's Castle, 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.
Kilmacshane
While there might not be top attractions in Kilmacshane, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woodstock House and Gardens and Mount Juliet Golf Course.
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 Watershed.
