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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that all 1 the information contained in this publication is Castle correct, Condor Publishers Ltd. cannot accept Newpark 2 Butler Gallery Shopping Centre responsibility for any errors or omissions which may DR. RK 3 Yard have occurred. All information contained in this PA EW 4 Nore N L National Craft Gallery I publication is strictly copyright and may not be N T reproduced in whole or part without prior O 5 Butler House & Gardens N77 to W permission of the Publishers. ©2020 N 6 Shee Alms House Dunmore A R693 To V Cave E 7 Cashel . Medieval Mile Museum Freshford (St. Mary’s Church & Graveyard) Greyhound Portlaoise 8 Tholsel Town Hall To The Air eld Racing Track N10 (M9) to & Dublin 9 Hole in the Wall Peace Park 10 The Butter Slip 11 Kyteler’s Inn ROAD 12 Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny 15 HEBRON Bishop’s Place 13 Rothe House & Garden (Heritage Council of HQ) ST FRANCIS BRIDGE 14 St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower D 15 14 A The Bishops Palace O R Nowlan Park 16 The Black Abbey St Canice’s Cathedral IN (GAA) L & Round Tower H 17 G Black Freren Gate 4 U O ’L 18 St. Mary’s Cathedral John’s O St Francis Green 19 Talbot Tower Abbey 20 Hall St Canice’s 21 St. John’s Priory Church 22 Magdalen Castle McDonagh Junction Watergate Shopping Centre Theatre 17 Tourist Info. 16 Black Railway Station Freren Gate 12 Post Oce Sports Black Abbey School St John’s Ground (R.C.) 13 Smithwick’s Church (R.C) Bus Stop Rothe Experience House 21 Public Toilets R695 to St John’s Pay Parking 11 Public Priory Graveyard Ballycallan Kytelers Library 22 Inn Garda/Police Kilmanagh Lady Desart Bridge Magdalen (Pedestrian) Castle 18 Market Cross S.C 20 Hospital 10 County St. Mary’s Kilkenny Tourist Information Centre 4 Train Station 79 High Street, Kilkenny Hall Cathedral The Butterslip 6 R712 to Fire Station 8 7 7 Sports Ground 14 The Thosel (), Castle & City Hall Medieval Mile Museum 6 Altamont Gardens Thoroughfare County Clinic - 9 River Nore & 5 Births, Deaths 3 Shee Alms Sports Hole in the Wall House River Nore Oneway System Ground & Marriages 6 5 2 1 Cappuchin Kilkenny Graveyard Friary 2 8 Castle 1 Cinema Hebron Road Father Murphy Sports Ground 4 3 Playground Kilkenny Ring Square Roundabout 11 Road Inset Castle Park Adult 5 9 Desart Hall Education Technical School Centre Butler House Sports Ground 19 M9 13 To Dublin Talbot Tower Sports Ground 12 R695 Kilmanagh St Kieran’s Advertising Index College River Nore R712 to Paulstown 1 Left Bank 8 Kilkenny Castle R700 To (Carlow) St. Patrick’s & Gowan Church (RC) , 2 Rive Gauche 9 Butler House , N76 to Wexford, 3 Paris Texas 10 The Watershed , Clonmel The Limerick & Cork Rosslare Watershed 4 Butcher Steakhouse 11 Kilkenny Design Centre Craft Trail & Jerpoint Abbey 10 5 AROI Asian Street Food 12 Primo Restaurant Kilkenny 6 Indique 13 Mario’s Diner Ring Road M9 N10 to 7 Medieval Mile Museum 14 Altamont Gardens R700 Bohernatounish N76 M9 New Ross R697 Bennettsbridge Roundabout Callan N10 13 Clonmel Kells Waterford 11 12 10 Road

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10 Kilkenny Design Rothe House The Medieval Mile Museum Medieval Mile Museum Butler House & Gardens (St. Mary’s Church & Graveyard) Ireland's nest example of a medieval church, the site has been Kilkenny lovingly restored in recent years. Archaeological excavations unearthed artefacts hidden for centuries that are now on display in world-class exhibitions. Visitors to the museum will marvel at a treasure trove of objects encompassing the work and lives of Ireland and its people across centuries. The museum contains some of Ireland's nest examples of medieval sculpture and one of the country's largest collection of Renaissance tombs. An exclusive LEGO(r) Mini gure Hunt has recently been added to the museum, This experience is available to children of all ages at no additional charge. Whether by means of an entertaining guided tour or an engaging audio tour (available in 6 languages with child-friendly options) Butler House & Gardens Butler House (once a dower house to Kilkenny Castle) was home to the St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower Earls of Ormonde, who built the stables and coach houses. Reinstated A site for Christian worship led by St. Canice in the 6th century, to its former glory and operating as a guesthouse, this Georgian the Cathedral was erected in the 13th century. residence features sweeping staircases, marble replaces and a walled One of only two medieval round towers in Ireland that can be Kilkenny garden. The garden is free to visitors, accessible through the climbed, the 9th century tower oers the best views of the city. Once the medieval capital of Ireland, the city has rich pedestrian gate at the rear of the castle yard courtyard. Rothe House & Gardens Daily tours are available for both attractions, while a small scale towns & villages medieval heritage visible through the narrow Built in 1594 by John Rothe, this 17th century merchant’s townhouse consists of three houses with courtyards. A model of 1640 Kilkenny is on display in the Cathedral. Whether your passion is heritage, the great outdoors, or The ancient market town of Callan was founded in 1217 on streetscapes; its historical buildings and landmarks. The collection of artefacts and costumes from Kilkenny’s past are buzzing nightlife, Kilkenny has something for everyone. Here the King’s River. Once heavily forti ed, Callan was the scene city’s origins predate existing medieval landmarks. Saint Shee Alms House displayed and interpreted here in its museum, while the garden are some of our towns and villages that are waiting to be of many famous battles dating back to 844. Nearby the Founded in 1582 by Sir Richard Shee, a wealthy city solicitor, the St Canice’s Cathedral Canice (who gives Kilkenny its name) founded a monastic is a reconstruction of a 17th century town garden, with explored: ancient village of Kells was also founded on the King’s River purpose of the Alms House institutions was to take care of the poor authentic planting schemes. The Museum and Garden are open and is home to the ruins of the Augustinian Priory founded in settlement here in the 6th century. The 9th century providing bed and board for work. It is one of the remaining Tudor Alms to visitors throughout the year and the site also houses an A beautiful riverside town, Bennettsbridge marks one of the 1193. round tower beside the wonderful stone cathedral of St. houses in Ireland. In 1978 Kilkenny Corporation purchased and restored archeological library, a gift and book shop, cafe and a Family oldest crossings of the River Nore some 6km south of Kilkenny Shee Alms House to its original condition and it houses the tourist History/Genealogy service. Canice’s, is a remaining monastic landmark. Built in the City. The rst bridge was built here in 1285 and dedicated to St The village of Gowran is home to one of Ireland’s premier information Oce. 13th century and a showcase to ornate stonemasonry Bennett. Today, Bennettsbridge is an internationally renowned racecourses, Gowran Park. Gowran Park also oers excellent skills, St. Canice’s is the second longest Cathedral in Tholsel Town Hall Magdelen Castle centre for craft and design, with both Nicholas Mosse Pottery 18-hole golf facilities on one of the nest parkland courses in and Moth To A Flame operating stores in the village. Also in the the country. Once the seat of the Kings of Ossory, the village Ireland. Strongbow, the legendary Norman invader, built The name Tholsel comes form two old English words ‘toll’ meaning tax Magdelen Castle in understood to have been of the three tower Nore Valley, Thomastown was founded in the early 13th century a fort in the 12th century on the site where Kilkenny and ‘sael’ meaning hall and is fondly referred to as the Town Hall. houses built by Sir William Marshall in the 13th Centurty. The of Gowran held the Collegiate Church dating from 1260, and was originally a walled town complete with 14 towers. It Constructed in 1761 using local limestone, it served as custom house, surviving structure, a 25m high, on Maudlin Street is thought to which has been incorporated into the 19th century St Mary’s Castle stands today. William Marshall (Strongbow’s was sacked by Cromwell in 1650 although many interesting guildhall, courthouse and today is a seat of local government and tax date post 1500 and formed part of the Hospital of St. Mary Protestant Church on the village main street. son-in-law, 4th Earl of Pembroke) forti ed the city walls, ruins remain. Jerpoint Abbey, located outside of Thomastown collection. A favourite sport for busking musicians and street Magdalen. The name ‘Maudlin’ or Magdalen’ is associated with built a stone castle on the site and consolidated the and close to the world-famous Mount Juliet Conrad golf resort, exhibitions! spittle hospitals built to house lepers is a village in the heart of south Kilkenny, popular Norman’s position of power in the city. Ireland’s only is an outstanding Cistercian abbey and the best preserved of its with anglers and walkers due to its proximity to the St. John’s Priory witch trials took place in Kilkenny in 1324 (supposedly Hole in the Wall kind in the country. Thomastown also boasts a number of ne Barrow, Nore and Suir and to the picturesque Poulanassy Europe’s 1st witchcraft trials). Dame Alice Kyteler Built in the 13th Century by the Augustinians who remained there craft shops, restaurants and cafés. A 16th Century tavern in Ireland’s oldest surviving townhouse. To until the mid 15th century when under the rule of Henry VIII it was Other County Attractions Waterfall. (Innkeepr and Moneylender) was accused of using gain access from the High Street to the rear of the inner house, a handed over to the state. The original priory is a ruin, while the poison and sorcery against her four husbands, having hole was punched in the wall, thus giving it its name. Today this A popular destination for visitors, the beautiful village of is another small village just north of Mullinavat Lady’s Chapel which underwent renovations in the 1800s is used , set deep in the Nore Valley, is surrounded by mature amassed a fortune from them. Before she could be tried, venue hosts an array of cultural events, from literature, to music, Ballykeefe Distillery and is surrounded by ne countryside, woodland and today for worhsip. The Chapel features many St.spectucular Canice’s Cathedral windows woodland and rolling hills. Woodstock Estate and Gardens are Alice ed to England, but her maid was ogged and dance and other artistic forms. A ‘treasure chest’ of character and and stained glass works. Ballykeefe Distillery is an artisan family-farm Irish Whiskey distillery walkways. Nestled in the hills of north Kilkenny, Castlecomer characters - a truly hidden gem! located south of the village, while the centre of the village is is an attractive and lively town. The lakes and walkways of burned at the stake. The city prides itself on its lively located in picturesque countryside, just 15 minutes outside the Medieval city of Kilkenny. A tour of Ballykeefe Distillery is a must for well catered for by a number of cafés and restaurants. An Castlecomer Discovery Park provide angling and walking culture and entertainment scene with a range of live Kyteler’s Inn The Bishops Palace anyone with an interest in Kilkenny’s historical association with Irish Augustinian priory was founded in Inistioge in 1210. The village trails. In 1350, after the Black Death, construction of the original Bishop’s music and theatre events available throughout the city’s First established by Dame Alice de Kyteler in the 13th century, Whiskey. Our guided tour enables guests to explore our distillery was also the location of the Hollywood movie ‘Circle of Friends’ Palace began using stone from three demolished churches in pubs and music venues. An array of festivals and event Kyteler’s Inn is one of Ireland’s oldest inns. Alice, daughter of a and discover the ancient art of Irish Whiskey making and the remembered in photo exhibitions throughout the town. Also in north Kilkenny, the village of Freshford was designed Kilkenny. The works were directed by Bishop Richard Ledred, a Norman Banker, married four times amassing a fortune, while each craftmanship that goes into each of our casks. around two tree-lined, triangular greens. A 7th century programmes are hosted annually, including the controversial gure, who led the rst ever witchcraft trials in Europe, husband died supposedly under suspicious circumstances. Alice The scenic riverside town of is situated on monastery was founded in this village. Freshford hosts the renowned Kilkenny Arts Festival (August) which features including the trial of Dame Alice Kyteler. Headquarters of the was accused of witchcraft in what’s understood to be Europe’s rst Experience rst-hand the sound, smell and feel of a fully operational the Carlow/Kilkenny border. The town’s name translates as “the Irish Conker Championships every year. West of Freshford lies a variety of classical events, arts exhibitions, literary Heritage Council, visitors can enjoy the restored walled garden. witchcraft trial and was sentenced to be burned. Her connection to distillery with a behind-the-scenes tour learning about the ne art of village or valley of the monks” relating to Duiske Abbey, the village of which has many ne walks along the readings, workshops, jazz and folk sessions. Other local gentry ensured her escape to England. distilling and of course a tasting of our signature spirits (Ballykeefe founded in 1204. A popular boating, river cruising and shing Kilkenny/ Tipperary border. festivals include Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival - The Black Abbey Gin, Vodka & Poitín). After the tour enjoy a Ballykeefe ‘Signature destination, the surrounding countryside has many signposted Music Festival (May); Kilkenny Cat Laughs - Comedy Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny Founded in 1225 by Sir William Marshall (Earl of Pembroke) for the Serve’ Gin & Tonic in our repurposed stable which has a rustic river walks and trails. The Cushendale Woollen Mills and shop in For more information on Kilkenny’s towns and Festival (June); International Gospel Choir Festival (June); Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny is a sensory, tactile visitor experi- Dominican Friars, the abbey features a tower and some magni cent elegance oering a warmth and intimacy and now serves as our the town features colourful textiles in natural bres. Also on the villages, and all the wonderful festivals Kilkenny has ence that immerses you in Ireland’s oldest beer brand; the history, , is a picturesque village popular for Savour Food Festival (Oct) and Kilkenomics Festival (Nov). windows dating from its original structure. At the Abbey’s entrance, tasting room with its high ceilings, exposed brick and reclaimed to oer visit one of our tourist information centres the brewing craft and ultimately, tasting the pint. Visitors will be able there is a series of monumental slabs and stone cons dating from wood tables and bar. Distillery Tours available daily, book online at angling and river cruising. There are good walking trails and the Kilkenny is also renowned as a world class craft centre, dotted throughout the country or to experience the medieval origins of brewing on the site to the the middle ages. In the mid 19th century, it became a place of public www.ballykeefedistillery.ie village features as part of the lengthy Barrow Way walking track. www.discoverireland.ie which has its origins in the Design workshops of the late arrival of the amazing John Smithwick. You will discover the worship. 1960s, the story of which can be explored in the Castle Kilkenny-Smithwicks connections through the years with interactive installations bringing the story right up to date. Yard site. One of the best and unique features of Kilkenny The Black Abbey Kilkenny Train Jerpoint Abbey is its compactness allowing you to explore everything it Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny is open daily from 10am – 5pm, with the Smithwicks retail store open until 6pm. Rathvilly has to oer on foot, just be sure to allow yourself enough Clogh R426 CARLOW time to experience it all. Coolbaun Ceatharlach Killerrig Hacketstown Altamont R726 R N77 Castlecomer Gardens 14 R725 R435 Grangeford Clonmore Medieval Mile Attractions R502 Gattabaun N78 N80 R694 N77 N9 Tullow Kilkenny Castle Johnstown M9 Urlingford A 12th century castle set in extensive parklands, built for William R498 WoodsgiftR693 Jenkinstown Freshford Leighlinbridge Ardattin Marshal and remodeled in Victorian times. This was the principal OldLeighlin Nurney seat of the Butler family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde. Tubbird Threecastles R503 The Castle Park and Gardens are accessible free of charge. CARLOW Ballon Kilkenny Castle Mobile Tour App available. Thurles R693 Fennagh N80 Killinierin Clara R724 R497 Myshall s Kilkenny Castle HollyfordThe Butterslip Black Freren Gate N62 Tullaroan Paulstown Bagenalstown t M Kildavin Knockbrandon Ballynakill Black Freren Gate (alsoR661 known asHolycross Black Friars Gate) is located in KILKENNY CillCill ChainnighChainnigh Drumfeas R725 close proximity to the Black Abbey. This landmark is the sole R712 r R746 i existingClonoulty remnant of the entrance gates from the Abbey to the N10 Corries a Gorey R448 R705 t Craanford medieval city’s Hightown. Kilmanagh R695 s R700 Cross Bunclody Cappagh Gowran Goresbridge k R702 c Ballyroebuck Clogh White Dundrum R660 Ballingarry N76 M9 Killedmond a St. Mary’s Cathedral l Kilmyshall Clohamon R695 B St. Mary’s Cathedral a tower 186 feet cut-limestoneR691 structure was Borris R505 N10 Bennettsbridge Camolin Ballycanew Donohill built between 1843 and 1857 by William Dean Butler basedKillenaule on the R691 R746 Dungarvan Ballyloughter design of Gloucester Cathedral. The cathedral is accessible from Ballymurphy R497 R661 the Black Abbey via Black Mill Street. Highlights, including the R705 R729 R702 Ferns Killenagh R690 Callan Kells Priory R700 Milltown massive Gothic facade, are an Italian marble high altar, relics of St. Thomastown Cashel Callainn R703 R703 N74 Cosmos and St.Golden Damian and Benzoni’s statue of Our Lady.R689 R699 Kiltealy Lattin Thomastown R703 R731 Marshalstown Ballygarrett Emly Kilfeakle Kells Baile Mhic Andáin The Harrow Monamolin Butler Gallery R515 St. Mary’s Cathedral Stonyford Graiguenamanagh R688 R697 One of Ireland’s most vibrant contemporary art spaces, the Butler Tipperary R713 Killann Mile R692 R448 R700 Killmuckridge Gallery is central to Kilkenny’s cultural life. It houses an excellent R662 Dunnamaggan House Kilnamanagh Kilross Bansha Glynn calendar of exhibitions from renowned Irish and International Newton Inistioge Rathnure R741 R742 R698 Knocktopher Inistioge artists and is free of charge. It oers a year round innovative Galbally Newinn Fethard R701 Enniscorthy education programme for all ages. Some of its permanent R663 N24 KilmagannyKILKENNYR700 R705 R729 R731 collection is based in public, civic and hotel venues throughout the R706 Windgap Davidstown R744 Castlellis city. S R689 Ballywilliam Glenbrien M T R448 E 14 N11 E Cahir R697 Owning Bree Ballymurn Kilkenny Castle Yard L T N24 Tullagher Clonroche Blackwater A N76 N30 Built in 1790, this unique complex of stone buildings in a courtyard G Oilgate setting was once the stables/coach houses of the Castle. Housing R696 R698 R735 a centre of creativity and design since 1960’s attracting leading R704 Welcome to the Fáilte Ireland TouristRedgate Information in Ireland, R688 New Ross Adamstown designers from Europe, has helped Kilkenny become recognised as Ros Mhic Thriúin R742 Knocklofty Kilsheelan Mullinavat whereGalbally highly trained staKillurin can provide visitorsR741 with information a centre of design excellence. Explore the courtyards and visit the N25 on places to go, things to do, where to stay, tour bookings and Clonmel Camaross Wexford National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny Design Craft Centre and some craft Ballylooby Carrick-on-Suir M9 what’s on locally and nationally. Why not call in to discuss the Bay R678 Glenmore Castlebridge workshops which form part of Kilkenny Craft Trail. Kilmanahan points of interestN25 along the Wild Atlantic Way Curracloeand Ireland’s R665 S Ardfinnan N24 Tellarought Ancient East, the treasures located and the numerous exciting Ballyporeen T Rathgormuck R680 N25 Newbawn National Craft Gallery R671 M activities and events in Ireland’s beautiful towns and cities. The Butter Slip Wexford Established in 2000 by Craft Council of Ireland, this is Ireland’s Cogheen Newcastle R734 FoulkesmillMake sure your rst stop is to visit one of the many Fáilte Ireland Talbot Tower H Portlaw With its arched entry and stone steps, the ‘Butter Slip’, a narrow Wexford leading centre for contemporary craft and design. The Gallery Talbot’s Tower and its adjoining wall are the bestBallymacaberry preserved G Clonea and dark walkway connecting High Street and St. Kieran’s Street R733 Tourist CentresTaghmon located in the county and aroundHarbour the country. A Gusserane brings together the best and the brightest of Irish and internation- section of the city’sN medieval M T S defenses. In 1989, a section of the (previously called Low Lane) is the most picturesque of Kilkenny’s L D O W R R733 al designers, artists and makers through exhibitions exploring wallsM E collapsed.A In 2006, a agship conservation project to E many narrow medieval corridors. It as built in 1616 and once O C K K N M Waddingtown Kilkenny Tourist Information Centre issues of material culture in interesting and accessible ways. It stabilise the building began. The fallen walls were restored and O WATERFORD Cheekpoint Ballycullane Murntown provided a market location for the stalls of butter vendors given R677 R733 hosts an annual programme of talks, performances, children’s Araglin the tower updated to present as a public amenity. C Port Láirge Ferrybank T: (056) 775 1500 its naturally cool temperature. Newton N25 Ballyhack WellingtonE.Cleristown [email protected] Rosslare activities, workshops and weekly free tours. Kilmeadan R738 Bay R783 Bridge Ballinamult R672 Kilmacthomas Arthurstown R668 Carrick R669 R671 WATERFORD Passage Killinick N25 Ballyduff Kilbrien R675 East R736 Bridgetown Millstreet R676 R681 R682 R734 Tagoat Duncormick Rosslare Harbour