Things to do in Kilkenny
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What to do in 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 savour the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
St. Canice's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by St. Canice's Cathedral. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Rothe House
Rich with history, Rothe House is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour 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.
Nowlan Park
Catch an event at Nowlan Park during your trip to Kilkenny. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Butler House
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Areas of Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.
Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The Watershed.
- Kilkenny Castle
- The Hub
- Nowlan Park
- Smithwick's Brewery Tour
- St. Lukes General Hospital
- St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
- Black Abbey
- St. Canice's Cathedral
- The National Reptile Zoo
- St Mary's Cathedral
- The Watershed
- Grace's Castle
- St. John the Evangelist Church
- St. Francis Abbey Brewery
- Kilkenny Methodist Church
- Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club
- Kilkenny Golf Course
- Shee Alms House
- St John's Church
- Talbots Tower
- laser Combat Kilkenny
- Tholsel
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