Things to do in Kilkenny
Looking for things to do in Kilkenny, well look no further as Kilkenny city and county has so much to offer. For example, the city has many beautiful walking trails and tours to take. Spend some time visiting historic Kilkenny Castle, see the wonderful parks and gardens, do some shopping in the newly opened MacDonagh Junction shopping centre or find the craic in one of Kilkenny's finest bars and restaurants.
For some, it’s a spa treatment in luxurious surroundings. For others it’s a day outdoors in an idyllic setting. Choose from 5 star spa hotels to world-renowned golf courses, from beautiful walking routes to horse-riding, for that special way to unwind and recharge, you will find it here in Kilkenny.
For a different day out, enjoy a flutter at the races or get the adrenaline pumping at the karting track.
Check out our Events in Kilkenny guide for nightly entertainment and view up and coming events on our Event Calender for things to do in Kilkenny.
Map of Nore Linear Park Walks: Map of Walks in Kilkenny (150kb PDF)
Current Brochure for Kilkenny Tourism: Kilkenny Tourism Brouchure 2012/2013 (13mb PDF)
Trail Kilkenny - find walk, cycle, food and craft maps and guides: www.trailkilkenny.ie/
Trail Kilkenny QR Code for smartphones
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A Rural Experience
Current Tours..... |
Gowran |
Crafts Trail Bus Tours |
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Ballilogue Cottage Museum and Design Craft Shop
Located in South Kilkenny near the pretty village of Inistioge and dating back to the 1700's........ |
Inistioge |
Crafts Trail Heritage Attractions |
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Beaujolais Wine Bar
Beaujolais is an exciting and sophisticated wine bar in the heart of Kilkenny City. We open........ |
Kilkenny City | Kieran Street Shopping |
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Black Abbey
Don't miss the Black Abbey, a Dominican Church founded in 1225 by William Marshall, Earl of........ |
Kilkenny City | Heritage Attractions |
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Bollards Bar and Bistro
Situated in the heart of Kilkenny's shopping area. Bollard's pub has been in the Bollard........ |
Kilkenny City | Kieran Street Shopping |
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Brod Tullaroan
Telephone: Frank Curran on 087 6688881 Open: March-November and any time for group booking by........ |
Tullaroan | Heritage Attractions |
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Buggy's Coaches
Buggy's Coaches have been providing coach hire and local tours with commentary for........ |
Castlecomer | Bus Tours | |
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Butterslip Boutique
Butterslip is an independent boutique store in Kilkenny selling a quirky and colourful range of........ |
Kilkenny City | Kieran Street Shopping |
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Castlecomer Discovery Park
Prices for 2013 and opening hours at the bottom of the page. Set in the former gardens and stable........ |
Castlecomer |
Adventure Activities Family Activities Walking Trail Heritage Attractions Parks and Gardens |
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Castlemorris Wood Walk
This walk is one of a range of scenic walks developed by Trail Kilkenny and designed to allow you........ |
Knocktopher | Walking Trail |
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