What to do in Kilkenny

Activities, attractions and tours

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Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Kilkenny

Places to Visit in Kilkenny

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Recommended things to do in Kilkenny

Number of things to do
31
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb: NZ$20
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Kilkenny

Discover the most popular places to visit in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle

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.

Kilkenny Castle
St. Canice's Cathedral

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.

St. Canice's Cathedral
Black Abbey

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.

Black Abbey
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
Rothe House

Rothe House

You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Rothe House
St. John the Evangelist Church

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.

St. John the Evangelist Church

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.

The Hub

St. Lukes General Hospital

If St. Lukes General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kilkenny.

St. Lukes General Hospital

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.

Butler House

Explore areas of Kilkenny

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Kilkenny City Centre

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Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

Kilkenny City Centre
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Newpark

Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

Newpark
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Walkinslough

While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Walkinslough
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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.

Lyrath
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Smithsland

Though Smithsland may 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.

Smithsland
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Talbotsinch

Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but St. Canice's Cathedral and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talbotsinch

 

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