Things to do in Kilkenny
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What to do in Kilkenny
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Lukes General Hospital
Though St. Lukes General Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Kilkenny while you are here.
Areas of 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 The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.