Things to do in County Kilkenny
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Most popular experiences in County Kilkenny
Tours & day trips
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Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
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Osprey Viking Cruises
Food, drink & nightlife
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Waterford: Mount Congreve Gardens Entry Ticket
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Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum Admission Ticket
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Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
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.
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.
Jerpoint Abbey
Find out about the history of Thomastown when you take a trip to Jerpoint Abbey. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Mount Juliet Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Thomastown at Mount Juliet Golf Course. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
Gowran Park Racecourse
You can take time to visit Gowran Park Racecourse during your travels to Gowran. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour or Black Abbey.
Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to The National Reptile Zoo and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Talbotsinch
While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
