Kilkenny Tours

Keep up with Kilkenny, a well-preserved and lively medieval city nestled amid stud farms and sprawling fields along the Nore river in southeastern Ireland. As the national creative hub, pottery, blown glass, and jewelry highlight Kilkenny’s thriving arts and crafts scene. In keeping with the region’s rich heritage, Gaelic era hurling matches make for some sports entertainment, while the famed local dark beer at Smithwick’s Experience and Michelin-starred restaurants elevate the dining culture of the city. Walking Kilkenny’s winding maze of narrow cobblestone alleyways, especially The Medieval Mile and the Butterslip thoroughfare, is worth the hype. Admire contemporary art in the former kitchens of the brilliantly restored Anglo-Norman Kilkenny Castle and witness remnants of monastic settlements near the magnificent 13th century St Canice’s Cathedral. Off the high street, the merchant townhouse of Rothe House delights with its Tudor-style gardens, and The Black Abbey, a Dominican church showcases excellent stain glass interiors.