Category Archives: days out in Kilkenny

Kilkenny City Tours

The Kilkenny City Tour is a wonderful way to see all the historical sites and points of interest in Kilkenny city. Departing from Kilkenny Castle you will be taken on a historical and fascinating tour with a full commentary of detailed insights, facts, and folklore of the medieval city. Kilkenny City Tours The Parade Dukesmeadows Kilkenny Tel : 00353 867 301

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Dunmore Cave

History and geology blend at Dunmore Cave to give an interesting and unique situation. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. The cave has been known to man for many centuries and is first mentioned in the 9th century Irish Triads. The

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Medieval Mile Museum

The former St Mary’s Church has been converted into a modern museum and will also be a venue for select events and exhibitions. Designed to enrich the cultural life of the city and provide a new international standard attraction for visitors the museum has several functions: as the starting point for understanding Kilkenny’s medieval history, to display Kilkenny’s Civic Treasures and

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Kilkenny Road Train Tours

Sit back, relax in comfort and let us bring you to many spectacular buildings and places that Kilkenny has to offer. Hear all about the sights on our fully narrated tour and sing along to many favourite traditional songs and music played onboard. With tight and demanding time schedules on your holiday this is the best way to get your

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The Playstation

The Playstation offers a fun, spacious, safe and clean children’s indoor play centre in Kilkenny. Coffee Shop serves hot and cold drinks and food. Facilities for toddlers and children of all ages which include the following: 1-3 years toddler area; 2-5 years kart area; 4-11 years playframe, including soccer area; and 9+ years hurling speed tunnel The Playstation Unit 25

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Woodstock Gardens

Woodstock Gardens are located in the south east of Kilkenny just outside the picturesque village of Inistioge. The gardens, overlooking the River Nore Valley, offer the visitor a wide variety of attractions and are a most relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day. The gardens are currently undergoing restoration by Kilkenny County Council and further features and

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Nore Valley Park

This Award-Winning family run camping site is located in a quiet, peaceful valley and is personally supervised at all times. A high standard of cleanliness is a priority throughout the site and amenities but no noise or socialising after midnight. Free showers and hot water. Situated on an open farm so patrons have free access to the farm and children are encouraged to assist

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KBowl Kilkenny

State of the art family entertainment centre 2 minutes’ walk from the train station at MacDonagh Junction in Kilkenny city. 10 lanes of 10 pin bowling that can be enjoyed by any age with computerized scoring system on big screens. Comfy couches and plenty of space make it the perfect family activity destination. The up to the minute cashless arcade,

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Kilkenny Castle

Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years. Today, Kilkenny Castle is open to visitors all year round and is largely a Victorian remodelling of

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Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny

castlecomer discovery park kilkenny

Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny is set in a stunning 80 acre natural woodland and boasts an exciting range of recreational and educational activities. The park opened in 2007 and comprises scenic walking trails lakes, boating high-ropes adventure activities a fascinating multi-media coal mining museum woodland train orienteering trails schools education programme design craft workshops, elf & fairy hut village and award

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