Local Kilkenny Amenities
Hotel Kilkenny is situated 10 minute walk from Kilkenny City Centre. With remarkable collection of well-preserved castles, churches, monastic sires and winding narrow lanes, lovely Kilkenny City is a graceful medieval town. It's also a national hub for crafts and design, and its streets are dotted with shops selling pottery, woodwork, paintings, and jewellery. Its lively pub-and-entertainment circuit, including much-loved comedy festival, makes this a top weekend gateway for the Irish. Its many charms make it exceptionally popular with locals and tourists alike.
St Francis Abbey Brewery Tours - These tours are brought to you In conjunction with the Griffin Hotel Group. The Brewery is situated in the very heart of the city. Guided Tours run 5 days a week during the summer season: Call 056 7796498 to make a reservation, pre-booking is advised but not essential. Over 18's only.
Black Abbey - A Dominican church, founded in 1225. The huge Rosary Window, are a stained-glass work of nearly 45 sq. m (484 sq. ft.) representing the 15 mysteries of the rosary, was created in 1892 by Mayers of Munich. A must see and free of charge.
Dunmore Castle - This gloomy series of chambers, formed over millions of years, contains some fine calcite formations. Known to humans for many centuries, the cave may have been the site of Viking massacre in A.D 928.
Irelands only Reptile and Conservation Zoo - Located 15 minute drive from Hotel Kilkenny this is a definite must see for everyone, especially the children.
Jerpoint Park - offers you the opportunity to visit the historical lost city with fun and games for all the family.
Jerpoint Abbey - About 18km southeast of Kilkenny, this is an outstanding Cistercian monastery. Founded in the latter half of the 12th century. Preserved in a peaceful country setting, one of the abbey's highlights is a sculptured cloister arcade.
Jerpoint Glass Studio - At the last stop on the craft trail from Kilkenny to Stoneyford, you can witness the creation of Jerpoint Glass, which you've probably admiring all across Ireland. The lines of the glasses, goblets, and pitchers are simple and fluid, highlighted with swirls of colors.
KBowl - Located within The MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre - 10 minutes walk from Hotel Kilkenny. Show your Key Card and receive a 20% discount!
Kilfane Glen and Waterfall - The main place of interest in this small garden is the glen, created in true picturesque style, with an artificial waterfall and a rustic cottage. Views of the cottage and waterfall have been carefully composed.
Kilkenny Design Centre - Retailer of extensive range of leading quality crafts in ceramics, textiles, and jewellery gifts. Award winning day-time restaurant serving home cooked food.
Kilkenny Castle - Standing majestically beside the River Nore on the south side of the city, this landmark medieval castle - built in 12th century and remodeled in
Victorian times - was the principal seat of the Butler family.
Kilkenny Cycling Tours - offers you the opportunity to visit amazing historical and cultural sites around Kilkenny.
Kiltoran Raceway - Kiltorcan Raceway caters for 2 and plus group sizes and offers race formats to suit most tastes.
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre - MacDonagh Junction is Kilkenny's new residential, commercial business and leisure quarter. The development has brought leading Irish and International retailers to the City. A shopping haven.
Nuenna Equestrian Centre - Group and individual lessons to suit all standards.
Nicholas Mosse Pottery - In a former flour mill on the banks of the River Nore, this is studio of Nicholas Mosse, a potter since age 7.
Rothe House - This is typical middle-class house from the Tudor period. Originally a merchant's home, built in 1594, it consist of three stone buildings divided by the cobbled courtyards.
St Canice's Cathedral - At the northern end of the city, this is the church that gave Kilkenny its name - it was built in the 13th century on the site of a 6th century church.
Tynan's Walking Tours - Local historian Pat Tynan leads you through the streets and lanes of medieval Kilkenny, providing historical facts and anecdotes along the way.
Warrington Top Flight Equestrian Centre - Equestrian Centre, Warrington, Bennetsbridge, Kilkenny. Excellent facilities to suit every standard of rider. indoor and outdoor arenas. Cross Country, Lessons, Riding Holidays.
Golf - Kilkenny is located in a golfing heartland. With many courses to choose from including Kilkenny Golf Club, Gowran Golf Club, Callan Golf Club and of course Mount Juliet Golf Course. Hotel Kilkenny can avail of special rates for all our guests so please let us know if you intend playing golf in the area during your stay and we would be delighted to book your Tee Times
Visitor information:
For information, maps, and brochures about Kilkenny and the area, contact Kilkenny Tourist Office, Shee Alms House, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny (056 775 1500). It's open May to September Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm; October to April, hours are Monday to Saturday 9:15am to 5 pm.
