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Kilkenny, Ireland
KILKENNY CASTLE: Take a tour of the historic castle, with impressive stone turrets and ramparts that dominate the city (Irish Tourist Board)
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Kilkenny Family Travel Tips

By Alistair Wearmouth

  • Survey the medieval spread of Ireland's old capital from the ramparts of Kilkenny Castle.
  • Be entertained by the yarns of traditional Irish storytellers during the Kilkenny Arts Festival.
  • Enjoy an outdoor concert in Ballymore Amphitheatre, a former stone quarry.
  • Speed around in a go-kart on the twisting racetrack of Kiltorcan Raceway Karting Circuit.
  • Explore the flatwater and rapids of County Kilkenny's scenic riverways.
  • Delve underground to explore the spooky interior of massive Dunmore Cave.

Family Overview: Kilkenny, Ireland

By Alistair Wearmouth
Located in Ireland's scenic heartland, just 70 miles from Dublin, the medieval city of Kilkenny is a great place to taste the true flavor of rural Ireland. The small city, with a population of less than 10,000, mixes the charm and easy bonhomie of traditional Irish life with a cosmopolitan, modern outlook. This means a fun roster of year-round events and activities, including one of Ireland's biggest arts festivals, along with lazy days exploring the city's ancient streets and bucolic County Kilkenny countryside. The hyperactive family might find they exhaust their options too quickly, but then they'd be missing the point. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Newpark Hotel

Castlecomer Road
Kilkenny Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Mount JulietA ConradA

Thomastown
Co. Kilkenny Map

Distance: 10.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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5.0

Kilkenny Hotel

College Road
Kilkenny 00000 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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4.0
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Attractions

Kilkenny Castle

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The Parade
Kilkenny, Ireland

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Standing majestically beside the River Nore on the south side of the city, this landmark... Read More

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Smithwicks Brewery

Parliament Street
Kilkenny, Ireland

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)
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4_0

Tynan's Walking Tours

10 Maple Dr
Kilkenny, Ireland

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

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Local historian Pat Tynan leads you through the streets and lanes of medieval Kilkenny,... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Kilkenny

Distance (mi.)
Dublin International Airport 63.5 map
Shannon International Airport 71.2 map
Belfast International Airport 144.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kilkenny

Distance (mi.)
Galway Carnmore Airport 86.0 map
Kerry County Airport 103.3 map
Knock International Airport 108.4 map
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