Kilkenny Tourism Brochure July 2017

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Visitor Guide

1 Index

Welcome 3 Ireland’s Ancient East 4 Kilkenny Tourist Office - Failte Ireland Ireland’s Medieval Mile 4 Shee Alms House, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny County Attractions 6 Festivals 7 The tourist office advises on accommodation options, key attractions, activities, festival updates, tracks and trails, and Trails 8 choosing where best to eat. Equipped with maps, guides and Kilkenny Whiskey Guild 8 a wealth of knowledge, you will be ready to make the most of #tastekilkenny 9 your time and not miss one single thing during your visit! Shopping 10 This welcoming office can be found in Shee Alms House which Made in Kilkenny 11 itself dates from 1582 and is treasured as one of the only Kilkenny GAA 12 remaining Tudor Alms houses in Ireland. Active Kilkenny 14 Key Attractions 15 +353 56 775 1500 Members Directory 19 discoverireland.ie/Kilkenny Getting Here & Getting Around 23 Map 23 visitkilkenny.com

Welcome

Welcome 3 Kilkenny – a place where ancient and contemporary Ireland’s Ancient East 4 mix seamlessly. It’s a place rich in culture and craft, Ireland’s Medieval Mile 4 a place to savour delicious local produce, a place County Attractions 6 steeped in sporting achievement with outdoor Festivals 7 activities to challenge every step. It’s a place rich Trails 8 in heritage with warm welcomes and a fantastic Kilkenny Whiskey Guild 8 #tastekilkenny 9 night life, and all this, with a packed calendar Shopping 10 of unique and traditional festivals and events Made in Kilkenny 11 throughout city and county. Kilkenny GAA 12 Active Kilkenny 14 Rivers, ancient streets and stunning Key Attractions 15 landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for Members Directory 19 you to create your own stories. Kilkenny Getting Here & Getting Around 23 has it all and will help you find what Map 23 you’re looking for.

3 Ireland’s Ancient East Ireland’s Medieval Mile

Ireland’s Ancient East is a touring region The Medieval Mile runs through the heart of unrivalled in Europe for its wealth of Kilkenny City and presents a treasure trove heritage. Kilkenny, acknowledged as of historical buildings to be discovered Ireland’s medieval capital, sits at the very in Ireland’s best preserved medieval city. heart of it. Step back in time and wander from the magnificent Kilkenny Castle to St. Canice’s Embark on a journey across 17 counties, Cathedral. Explore medieval life in the through 5,000 years of history. Stray off the only example of an early 17th century beaten track to explore the lush landscapes merchant’s townhouse in Ireland. Maybe that have attracted settlers for millennia. climb St. Canice’s Round Tower for a bird’s eye view of Kilkenny. Prepare to be enthralled by tales of local legends and feuding dynasties. Listen An absolute must is the newly opened, closely! These castle walls whisper tales of passionately restored Medieval Mile brutal sieges and bloody battles. This land Museum. 800 years of hidden history is of living history and rich heritage is yours brought to life through multimedia displays to discover. and exhibits of civic treasures, high crosses and Renaissance tombs.

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Kilkenny Castle St. Canice’s Cathedral The Parade The Close, Coach Rd, Kilkenny

This multi-architectural 12th century castle A gothic jewel and place of worship for has tales to tell! Set in 50 acres of mature 800 years, the cathedral displays a wealth parkland with an ornamental lake, rose of monuments and is a renowned concert garden and orienteering trails, this oasis is venue. The 100 foot tower is the oldest simply magnificent. structure in Kilkenny.

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Medieval Mile Museum Rothe House & Garden St Mary’s Lane, Kilkenny Parliament St, Kilkenny

Unearth 800 years of history at Kilkenny’s This 16th century merchant’s home boasts newest attraction, the Medieval Mile Museum. three courtyard-enclosed townhouses, Located in the 13th Century St Mary’s Church, a restored Tudor garden, museum and tales of power and patrons are brought to life costume collection. Genealogical research through interactive displays. on Kilkenny ancestry is also available.

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Jerpoint Abbey Kells Priory Jockeyhall, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Kells, Co. Kilkenny

Jerpoint Abbey, located just outside This Augustinian Priory located beside picturesque Thomastown, is one of the the King’s river in the charming village most complete Cistercian monasteries in of Kells, is one of the most impressive Ireland. Dating from the 12th century, the medieval monuments in Europe, combining cloister arcade displays rich stone carving a monastic settlement with a military arrays. enclosure.

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St. Mary’s Church Duiske Abbey Gowran, Co. Kilkenny Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Located in picture-perfect Gowran village, Nestled in the beautiful town of St. Mary’s Church was built in 1275 on Graiguenamanagh on the banks of the the site of an earlier monastery and has River Barrow lies Duiske Abbey, a medieval beautiful monuments and elaborate Cistercian monastery and National architectural sculpture used throughout. Monument from the 13th century, now a parish church.

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6 Copyright and Photo Credit: © National Monuments Service, Dept. of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs visitkilkenny.com Festivals for every season! Festivals

Kilkenny’s atmospheric venues and intimate medieval streetscapes create a magical stage for an eclectic calendar of nationally and internationally renowned festivals, many born right here in the Marble City. With Kilkenomics, The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, Kilkenny Roots, Tradfest to name but a few, launches and laughter spill onto the streets and you simply have to join in! You will be spoiled for choice with award winning venues, Kilkenny is perfectly placed to host all music gatherings ranging from niche festivals to internationally renowned collectives. Kilkenny is AUGUST just bursting with creativity and stages the most innovative festivals in Europe. Kilkenny Arts Festival Kilkenny is filled with the best of music, theatre and visual art.

OCTOBER

SavourKilkenny.com The best of food from the South East of Ireland delights tastebuds.

MaRch NOVEMBER

KilkennyTradfest.com Kilkenomics.com Kilkenny is alive with a feast of Bringing together the world’s leading traditional music and dance. economists and comedians.

April/May SubtitleFest.com Film buffs and filmmakers land in KilkennyRoots.com Kilkenny to catch European films. Rhythm and blues aficionados flood the city for the Roots Festival. DECEMBER

TheCatLaughs.com YulefestKilkenny.ie Comedy fans flock to Kilkenny for the Rediscover the wonder of Christmas world famous Cat Laughs. with Kilkenny’s enchanting Yulefest.

7 Trails Kilkenny Whiskey Guild

Picture perfect towns and villages lie within The Kilkenny Whiskey Guild is a collection short distances of Kilkenny city, each with of 10 establishments tapping into a their own unique offering from heritage to distilling tradition stretching back to food to craft. the 14th century. With a minimum of 60 Irish Whiskeys to sample and appreciate, Trail Kilkenny offers a range of activities each guild house assists the customers and themed trails designed to inspire you experience through knowledgeable staff, to explore the countryside. Visit artisan food tasting flights, food pairings and mixology. producers, cosmopolitan restaurants and local cafés dotted all along the food trail. Regular whiskey events are held in each They take you along lane ways, through of the Guild Houses to heighten the woodland, up hillsides and by river banks. public’s knowledge of Irish Whiskey history Cycle a range of routes through villages production and various styles. The guild and rolling countryside; the perfect way is placing Kilkenny as the leading Whiskey to take in some of Kilkenny’s artisan food tourism destination in Ireland. So what are producers and eateries and crafts people you waiting for? Get the brochure and get along the way. tasting!

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Kilkenny food producers and restaurants passionately believe in quality local food and drink. It is said we make our visitors feel like royalty! The county is home to a host of vibrant and diverse producers, producing everything from handmade chocolate to organic apple syrup, trout caviar and craft beer. Generations of farming, food production and food heritage can be found in every corner of Kilkenny City and County.

The City hosts a bustling farmer’s market every Thursday in front of Kilkenny Castle where local delights are on offer, making any trip to Kilkenny more delicious. Kilkenny is also home to a number of top class cookery schools offering a range of courses for all levels of experience.

Kilkenny spoils both visitors and locals with its choice of eateries. A walk through the city’s streets and lane ways will bring you on a winding path of charming cafés, gastro pubs and award winning restaurants. The #tastekilkenny initiative brings local producers and eateries together, with participating restaurants show-casing local ingredients in their #tastekilkenny signature dishes.

From casual dining to Michelin starred restaurants, Kilkenny offers food experiences for all taste buds and budgets. Dine in Kilkenny, create the memories and savour the flavour of a unique sense of place, culture and hospitality.

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Kieran Street Shopping High Street Shopping

This cobbled street holds a charming Kilkenny’s bustling High Street provides selection of independent boutiques offering a great selection of retail therapy gifts, jewellery, clothing, shoes and opportunities! Department stores offer homewares. Kieran Street is also home to designer labels and high-street brands. a great selection of cafes and bars with Small boutiques are home to unique, outdoor seating. hidden gems. There really is something for everyone.

Market Cross MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

40 top name brands in retail including Just off High Street, Market Cross has River Island, TK Maxx, Next, JD Sports, H&M over 40 units retailing jewellery, clothing, and Dunnes alongside a magnificently cosmetics, gifts, footwear and much more. restored covered courtyard space offering With Penneys, Heatons and SuperValu great food and drink. among others, you’ll be spoiled for choice!

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Andrew Ludick Ceramics Christopher Hetzel Goldsmith Made in Kilkenny

Rudolf Heltzel Goldsmith

Kilkenny is a hub of creativity enriched by a history of international design since the 1960s. Home to craftspeople who make their work using both traditional and modern techniques, from the white-hot furnace of the glass blower to the throwing wheel of the potter, from the hammering and manipulation of precious metals, the careful chiselling of stone to the meticulous stitching of textiles and leather, all these craftspeople are intrinsic to Kilkenny’s economic story and provide visitors with a unique design experience. The Kilkenny Design Centre and Castle Yard offer a haven for design and craft lovers.

In the wider county, craft studios and showrooms offer visitors the opportunity to experience these techniques up close. The MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail is a unique resource that gives visitors the opportunity to plan their own design and craft inspired journey through this beautiful county that has provided inspiration to makers and designers for generations. Basket weavers, candlemakers, potters and glass blowers are all waiting to share their stories with you.

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Jerpoint Glass

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Hurling is a unique cultural sporting experience and an ancient game of Gaelic origin that has been played in Ireland for 3,000 years. Predating Christianity, hurling combines the skills of baseball, hockey, and lacrosse in one high speed, high scoring, high octane battle.

Hurling and Camogie are deeply embedded in Kilkenny life and dominate sport throughout the county. Known as ‘The Cats’, Kilkenny teams have achieved astounding success, winning more accolades than any other county and Kilkenny women on the Camogie field have similarly ‘lifted the silver’.

Witness the passion of the fastest field sport in the world on your visit. Take in a local hurling match and if you’re lucky, catch an intercounty clash in the home ground of Kilkenny hurling, Nowlan Park. You’ll be in good company - Muhammad Ali, Prince Charles and Barack Obama have all raised a sliothar!

It is no surprise that Kilkenny, seated at the very heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, is immersed in a sport which features in Christian tales, steeped in myths and legends from early Irish literature. Proficiency on the Hurling field was equated with skill in battle and to this day, epitomises the Kilkenny will to succeed!

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“…contemplate the great jumble of rooftops, old and young, which tumble down to the quiet-flowing river beneath. Here dove-grey spires and battlemented towers proclaim a city old in Christian living and wise in human experience.”

K. Lanigan (1977)

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Equestrian Adventure

Boasting world-class lineages, horse-riding The Rivers Nore and Barrow offer river is part of Kilkenny culture. Ride out at a cruising, kayaking, canoeing and paddle top class riding schools, try polocrosse, boarding. On land, enjoy rock climbing, go eventing or have a flutter at a National quad biking, abseiling, shooting or an Hunt race meet at Gowran Park. exhilarating tree top adventure walk.

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Angling Golf

With the finest Atlantic salmon and brown Golfers will be spoiled for choice, from trout, single bank fishing on the River Nore Kilkenny Golf Club to Gowran, stunning is available at Jerpoint Park, Thomastown. Mount Juliet to Mountain View, Callan to Angling tuition is also available at Mount Castlecomer and more - grab your clubs! Juliet Estate.

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Kilkenny City Train Tours Smithwick’s Experience Castle Road, Kilkenny 44 Parliament St, Kilkenny

A great way to view Kilkenny City, both tours One of the Lonely Planet ‘Top 26 Hot New start at Kilkenny Castle and bring you on Attractions in the world, 2015’. Feel the a 30 minute tour. Full commentary gives heat from the first batch of malt and a fascinating insight into the history of savour the last drop of a refreshing pint. Kilkenny.

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Castlecomer Dunmore Cave & Discovery Park Visitor Centre The Estate Yard, Castlecomer Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

Set in 80 acres of natural woodland, the Formed by limestone which was laid down park offers many amenities: tree top over 300 million years ago. Dunmore Cave adventure walk, boating activities, 6km of contains almost a quarter of a mile of walking trails, zip wire, orienteering trails passages and at its deepest point is 150 and design craft workshops and studios. feet below the surface.

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Cycling Tours National Reptile Zoo 15 John Street, Kilkenny Gowran, Co. Kilkenny

Offering a fun, easy paced 2 hour guided Geckos to iguanas, alligators to Cycling Tour through Kilkenny City taking rattlesnakes, it’s an experience like no in the historical and cultural sites along other. Get hands-on in the reptile encounter Ireland’s Medieval Mile from Kilkenny Castle zone, relax in the picnic area or let the kids to St. Canice’s Cathedral. go wild in the Soft Play area.

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Woodstock Gardens & Nore Valley Park Arboretum Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

The farm keeps a wide range of farm Walk through tranquil woodland, stroll the animals, ostrich and deer. Offering fun ladies walk, have a game of hide ‘n’ seek activities for all the family including tractor among the specimen trees, experience the rides, pedal go-karts, archery, crazy golf as monkey puzzle walk or take a preamble to well as its famous 3D maze. the walled garden.

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National Craft Gallery Butler Gallery Castle Yard, Kilkenny Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

The National Craft Gallery is one of the The Butler Gallery is a museum accredited most exciting artistic venues in the country. organization located in the former kitchens Located in the stunning Castle Yard, once of Kilkenny Castle. The gallery offers home to the stables of Kilkenny Castle, this visitors exhibitions by emerging, mid-career is Ireland’s leading centre for contemporary and internationally renowned contemporary craft and design. artists. The gallery is free of charge and open to the public seven days a week The Gallery builds on the creative year round. An innovative programme of credentials associated with Kilkenny education initiatives ensures the gallery and encourages Irish and international is accessible to all. The Butler Gallery’s designers, artists and makers across Permanent Collection has grown from a a variety of disciplines who push the modest collection of watercolour’s to a rich boundaries of their chosen materials and archive of over four hundred important techniques. works dating from the 1830s onwards.

The Gallery’s three main areas of activity comprise the Exhibition Programme, the Touring Programme and the Education and Outreach Programme.

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Castle Yard Music The Parade, Kilkenny

The Castle Yard which was once home to Kilkenny’s nightlife and music scene is the stables and coach houses of Kilkenny renowned! Great sessions and artists for all Castle has evolved into an enclave of seasons traverse urban to rural and fiddle thriving craft and design. to philharmonic. From toe-tapping trad to laid back jazz, classical accordion to high The crescent shaped copper-domed hopes singers, Kilkenny hosts artists from buildings were originally converted to the Boss to The Gloaming. Kilkenny is home house the Kilkenny Design Workshops, a to one of Ireland’s best independent record state-sponsored initiative whereby leading stores, the Kilkenny Roots and Tradfest European designers such as Rudolph festivals and top-class gigs every week in Heltzel established Kilkenny as a centre of award-winning venues. design excellence. Many stayed! Bodhran sessions, rock anthems, sean nós The tradition continues to this day and master classes, reggae, classical delights generations have followed in their footprint. and gospel choirs – It’s inevitable – the Stroll by JMK Goldsmiths and Castle Arch rhythm of Kilkenny is going to get you! pottery, to the beautifully restored walled garden of Butler House, the Georgian Dower House of the Castle. Simply stunning.

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Members Directory

Hotels Hotel Kilkenny www.hotelkilkenny.ie 353 (0)56 7762000 Kilford Arms Hotel www.kilfordarms.ie 353 (0)56 7761018 Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel www.kilkennyhibernianhotel.com 353 (0)56 7771888 Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel www.kilkennyormonde.com 353 (0)56 7750200 Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel www.rivercourthotel.com 353 (0)56 7723388 Langton House Hotel www.langtons.ie 353 (0)56 7765133 Lyrath Estate Hotel www.lyrath.com 353 (0)56 7760088 Mount Juliet Estate Hotel/Equestrian/Golf www.mountjuliet.ie 353 (0)56 7773000 Newpark Hotel www.flynnhotels.com/Newpark_Hotel_Kilkenny 353 (0)56 7760500 Pembroke Hotel www.pembrokekilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7783500 Springhill Court Hotel www.springhillcourt.com 353 (0)56 7721122

B & B Aard Oakleigh www.aardoakleigh.com 353 (0)56 7727388 Auburndale www.auburndale.ie 353 (0)56 7762716 Avila www.avilakilkenny.ie 353 (0)56 7751072 Billy Byrne’s Bar & Restaurant www.billybyrnes.com 353 (0)56 7721783 Brandon View House www.brandonviewhouse.com 353 (0)59 9724625 Breagagh View www.breagaghview.com 353 (0)56 7703111 Castle View www.castleviewbb.com 353 (0)56 8832181 Coolmore Agri Farmhouse www.coolmorefarmhouse.com 353 (0)56 7768727 Grange Manor www.grangemanorkilkenny.com 353 (0)87 2524531 Kenmur House www.kenmurhouse.com 353 (0)56 7722956 Killarney House www.killarneyhouse.ie 353 (0)56 7723118 The Laurels www.thelaurelskilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7761501 Oldtown Farmhouse www.oldtownfarmhouse.com 353 (0)56 7728224 Newlands Lodge www.newlandslodge.com 353 (0)56 7729862 Twin Oaks www.twinoakskilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7729082 Guesthouse Bridgecourt www.kilkennybridgecourt.com 353 (0)56 7762998 Butler House www.butler.ie 353 (0)56 7722828 Cullintra House www.cullintrahouse.com 353 (0)51 423 614 Fanad House www.fanadhouse.com 353 (0)56 7764126 The Glendine Inn www.glendineinn.com 353 (0)56 7721069 Hibernian House www.hibernianhousekilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7764848 Rosquil House www.rosquilhouse.com 353 (0)56 7721419 San Antonio www.kilkennycitybandb.com 353 (0)56 7771834

Hostel Kilkenny Tourist Hostel www.kilkennyhostel.ie 353 (0)56 7763541 MacGabhainn’s Tourist Hostel www.macgabhainnsbackpackers.com 353 (0)56 7770970

Self Catering Beech Lane Farmhouse www.beechlane.wix.com/beech-lane-farmhouse 353 (0)85 1529959 Blanchville Coach Houses www.blanchville.ie 353 (0)56 7727197 Carbine Bridge House www.ireland-kilkenny.com 353 (0)52 9153489 Clover Cabin www.clovercabin.ie 353 (0)86 3480271 Croan Cottages www.croancottages.com 353 (0)56 7766868 Danville House www.danvillehousefarm.com 353 (0)86 1209210 Killure Lodge www.killure.ie 353 (0)86 8141967 Knockanore Farm www.knockanorefarm.com 353 (0)56 7724125 Longbowe www.longbowe.ie 353 (0)56 7761869 Mount Cogill www.mountcogill.com 353 (0)59 9771673 The Gables www.gables.ie 353 (0)56 7761869

Caravan & Camping Nore Valley Park Caravan & Camping www.norevalleypark.com 353 (0)56 7727229 Tree Grove Camping www.treegrovecamping.com 353 (0)86 8308845

19 Attractions & Activities Art It @MacDonagh Junction www.dididobree-wilson.com 353 (0)86 3085270 Castlecomer Discovery Park www.discoverypark.ie 353 (0)56 4440707 Castle Express Tourist Train www.irishtouristtrains.ie 353 (0)87 6778832 Castlecomer Golf Club www.castlecomergolf.ie 353 (0)56 4441139 Countryside Activity Centre www.visitkilkenny.ie/countryside_activity_centre 353 (0)56 7761791 Footgolf/Rugbygolf Kilkenny www.pocockegolfcentre.com 353 (0)56 7775674 Go with the Flow River Adventures www.gowiththeflow.ie 353 (0)87 2529700 Gowran Park Golf Club & Racecourse www.gowranpark.ie 353 (0)56 7726225 Hawkeye Falconry www.hawkeyefalconry.ie 353 (0)83 0039743 Highbank Orchards & Distillery www.highbankorchards.com 353 (0)56 7729918 Hurling Way Experience www.thekilkennyway.com 353 (0)56 7721718 K Bowl Entertainment Centre www.kbowlkk.ie 353 (0)56 7788200 Kilkenny Activity Centre www.kilkennyactivitycentre.ie 353 (0)86 2611567 Kilkenny Airsoft www.kilkennyairsoft.ie 353 (0)56 7795719 Kilkenny City Road Train www.kilkennycitytours.ie 353 (0)86 7301500 Kilkenny Road Train Tours 353 (0)87 6997377 Kilkenny Cycling Tours And Bike Hire www.kilkennycyclingtours.com 353 (0)86 8954961 Kilkenny GAA www.kilkennygaa.ie 353 (0)56 7765122 Kilkenny Ghost Tours www.kilkennyghosttours.com 353 (0)85 1706978 Kilkenny Golf Club www.kilkennygolfclub.com 353 (0)56 7765400 Laser Combat (Team Build Ireland) www.teambuild.ie 353 (0)23 8843998 Mountain View Golf Club www.mviewgolf.com 353 (0)56 7768122 National Craft Gallery www.nationalcraftgallery.ie 353 (0)56 7796147 Newpark Driving Range www.visitkilkenny.ie/newpark_driving_range 353 (0)56 7752205 Nore Valley Park Open Farm www.norevalleypark.com 353 (0)56 7727229 Pure Adventure River Activities www.pureadventure.ie 353 (0)87 2265550 The National Reptile Zoo www.reptilevillage.net 353 (0)56 7726757 Smithwick’s Experience www.smithwicksexperience.com 353 (0)56 7786377 The Playstation Family Entertainment Centre www.theplaystation.ie 353 (0)56 7712040 The Watershed www.thewatershed.ie 353 (0)56 7734620 Warrington Top Flight Equestrain Centre www.warringtonec.ie 353 (0)56 7722682 Waterside Bike & Hike www.watersideguesthouse.com 353 (0)59 9724246 Wild Summits Ireland www.wildsummits.ie 353 (0)85 1272632 Woodstock Gardens www.woodstock.ie 353 (0)87 8549785

Craft Design & Craft Council of Ireland www.dccoi.ie 353 (0)56 7761804 Kilkenny Design Centre www.kilkennydesign.com 353 (0)56 7722118 Made In Kilkenny www.madeinkilkenny.ie

Event Venue (The Hub) Cillin Hill www.thehubkilkenny.ie 353 (0)56 7789778 Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre www.ballykeeffeamphitheatre.com 353 (0)87 6306288 Ballybur Castle www.ballyburcastle.com 353 (0)86 1919099 Ballilogue Estate www.ballilogue.com 353 (0)86 8070791 Shankill Castle www.shankillcastle.com 353 (0)59 9726145

Festivals & Events Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival www.thecatlaughs.com 353 (0)56 7763837 Kilkenny Arts Festival www.kilkennyarts.ie Kilkenomics Festival www.kilkenomics.com 353 (0)87 9562127 Rockfall Music Festival 353 (0)87 9562127 Savour Kilkenny www.savourkilkenny.com 353 (0)86 0217465 Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival www.kilkennyroots.com 353 (0)56 7763669 Subtitle Film Festival www.subtitlefest.com Tradfest www.kilkennytradfest.com Town of Books Graiguenamanagh www.graiguenamanaghtownofbooks.com 353 (0)86 8211140 Yulefest www.yulefestkilkenny.ie The Iverk Show www.iverkshow.ie 353 (0)51 644 621

Food & Drink Aroi Asian Street Food www.aroi.eu 353 (0)56 7703644 Anocht @Kilkenny Design Centre www.kilkennydesign.com 353 (0)56 7722118

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Billy Byrne’s Pub www.billybyrnes.com 353 (0)56 7721783 Bollards Bar & Bistro www.visitkilkenny.ie/bollards_bar 353 (0)56 7761319 Brewery Corner www.carlowbrewing.com 353 (0)59 9720509 The Bróg Maker www.brogmaker.com 353 (0)56 7752883 Cathedral Cafe www.facebook.com/cathedralcafekilkenny 353 (0)56 7703885 Cakeface Patisserie www.cakefacepastry.com 353 (0)56 7739971 Charcoal Steakhouse www.facebook.com/charcoal.steakhouse 353 (0)56 7720809 Christy’s Bar www.visitkilkenny.ie/christys_pub 353 (0)56 7762359 Costellos Brewing Company www.CostellosBrewCo.ie 353 (0)86 8102320 Crotty’s Coffee House kilkennytourism.kilkenny.ie/crottys_coffee_house 353 (0)56 7764877 Taste Kilkenny www.tastekilkenny.ie Foodworks Restaurant www.foodworks.ie 353 (0)56 7777696 Glendine Inn www.glendineinn.com 353 (0)56 7721069 Goatsbridge Trout Farm www.goatsbridgetrout.ie 353 (0)86 8188340 Harpers Restaurant & Bar www.kilkennyhibernianhotel.com 353 (0)56 7771888 Highbank Orchards www.highbankorchards.com 353 (0)56 7729918 Insomnia Coffee House www.insomnia.ie 353 (0)56 7715524 Kernel @ The Kilkenny Inn www.kernelkilkenny.ie 353 (0)56 7786326 Kilkenny Café www.visitkilkenny.ie/kilkenny_cafe 353 (0)56 7765333 Design Centre Cafe www.kilkennydesign.com 353 (0)56 7722118 Kytelers Inn www.kytelersinn.com 353 (0)56 7721064 La Rivista Restaurant www.larivista.ie 353 (0)56 7771666 Langton’s Bar & Restaurant www.langtons.ie 353 (0)56 7765133 Lanigans Bar www.lanigans.ie 353 (0)56 7721718 Left Bank Bars www.leftbank.ie 353 (0)56 7750016 Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms www.langtons.ie/bars/marble-city-bar 353 (0)56 7761143 Matt The Millers www.mattthemillers.com 353 (0)56 7761696 McDonald’s Restaurant www.mcdonalds.ie 353 (0)56 7756660 Mocha’s Vintage Tea Room Restaurant www.visitkilkenny.ie/the_vintage_tea_rooms 353 (0)56 7770565 Mug Shot Cafe www.mugshotcafe.ie 353 (0)56 7777798 O’Gormans (Kilkenny House) www.kilkennyhouse.ie 353 (0)56 7712825 Paris Texas www.paristexas.ie 353 (0)56 7761822 Petronella Restaurant www.petronella.ie 353 (0)56 7761899 Rafter Dempsey Bar www.rafterdempseys.ie 353 (0)56 7722970 Ristorante Rinuccini www.rinuccini.com 353 (0)56 7761575 Rive Gauche @the Left Bank www.rivegauchekk.com 353 (0)56 7775604 Royal Spice Indian Restaurant www.royalspice.ie 353 (0)56 7786010 Sullivans Taproom www.sullivansbrewingcompany.com 353 (0)56 7722907 Stathams Bar & Restaurant @Pembroke www.pembrokekilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7802114 The Field Bar & Restaurant www.thefieldkilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7702763 The Pantry www.visitkilkenny.ie/the_pantry 353 (0)56 7762250 The Pennefeather Restaurant www.visitkilkenny.ie/pennefeather_restaurant 353 (0)56 7764063 Waterside Restaurant Graiguenamanagh www.watersideguesthouse.com 353 (0)59 9724246 Yindees Downtown www.yindees.ie 353 (0)56 7794614 Zuni www.zuni.ie 353 (0)56 7723999

Cookery Schools Edward Hayden Cookery School www.edwardentertains.com 353 (0)87 7763312 Eden Hall Cookery School www.cookingclasses.ie 353 (0)56 8830838 Ryeland House Cookery School www.ryelandhousecookery.com 353 (0)86 2767656 School of Food Thomastown www.schooloffood.ie 353 (0)56 7754397 A Slice of Heaven www.asliceof heaven.ie 353 (0)87 9533870 Food Producers Butlers Family Farm www.butlersfamilyfarm.ie 353 (0)87 2383227 Goatsbridge Trout Farm www.goatsbridgetrout.ie 353 (0)86 8188340 Granny Marie’s Bakehouse www.visitkilkenny.ie/granny_maries_bakehouse 353 (0)87 6554473 Highbank Orchard www.highbankorchards.com 353 (0)56 7729918 Kilkenny Free Range www.kilkennyfreerange.ie 353 (0)87 6439979 Lisduggan Farm Foods www.lisdugganfarm.ie 353 (0)51 897 696 Mooncoin Beetroot www.facebook.com/mooncoinbeetroot 353 (0)87 2406858 Zwartbles Ireland www.zwartblesireland.com 353 (0)86 8245219

21 Health & Beauty Marble City Barbers www.marblecitybarbers.ie 353 (0)56 7722266 Mint Beauty www.mintkilkenny.com 353 (0)56 7712579 Heritage & Culture Barnstorm Theatre www.barnstorm.ie 353 (0)56 7751266 Butler Gallery www.butlergallery.com 353 (0)56 7761106 Cartoon Saloon www.cartoonsaloon.ie 353 (0)56 7764481 Ceoltoiri Kilkenny www.visitkikenny.ie/comhaltas_ceoltori_eireann 353 (0)86 8249618 Creamery House www.creameryhouse.com 353 (0)86 1302020 Hole in the Wall www.holeinthewall.ie 353 (0)87 8075650 Jerpoint Park www.jerpointpark.com 353 (0)86 6061449 Kilfane Glen & Waterfall www.kilfane.com 353 (0)56 7727105 Kilkenny Castle www.kilkennycastle.ie 353 (0)56 7704100 Kilkenny Storyteller (Jim Maher) www.kilkennystoryteller.com 353 (0)86 1276649 Music In Kilkenny www.musicinkilkenny.com 353 (0)86 1777017 Rothe House & Garden www.rothehouse.com 353 (0)56 7722893 St. Canice’s Cathedral www.stcanicescathedral.com 353 (0)56 7764971 The Chapter House www.visitkilkenny.ie/chapter_rooms 353 (0)56 7703885 The Set Theatre www.set.ie 353 (0)56 7721728 Watergate Theatre www.watergatetheatre.com 353 (0)56 7761674 Business Partners Bizlocator www.thebizlocator.ie 353 (0)86 8663888 Kilkenny.com www.kilkenny.com 353 (0)86 8309022 M L A, Mackdonald Language School www.mackdonald.com 353 (0)87 9395106 Keogh Publicity 353 (0)86 3440545 Walking Tours/Trails Frank’s Medieval Tours www.facebook.com/Franks-medieval-tours 353 (0)86 8392468 Hidden Trails Walking Tours www.hiddentrails.ie 353 (0)86 0233533 KWG (Kilkenny Whiskey Guild) www.kilkennywhiskeyguild.com Shenanigans, The Kilkenny City Walk www.shenaniganswalks.com 353 (0)87 2743865 Tynan Walking Tours www.kilkennywalkingtours.ie 353 (0)87 2651745 Trail Kilkenny www.trailkilkenny.ie Touch of the Past Walking Tours www.touchthepastireland.com 353 (0)87 2776017 Shopping Basecamp Kilkenny www.basecamp.ie 353 (0)56 7756356 Bizlocator www.thebizlocator.ie 353 (0)86 8663888 Connolly’s Red Mills www.redmills.ie 353 (0)59 9775800 Duiske Glass Gift Shop www.duiskeglasskilkenny.ie 353 (0)59 9724174 Frank Wall Man’s Shop www.visitkilkenny.ie/frank_wall_mans_shop 353 (0)56 7721066 Kilkenny Crafts www.visitkilkenny.ie/kilkenny_crafts 353 (0)56 7777456 Kilkenny Design Centre www.kilkennydesign.com 353 (0)56 7722118 MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre www.macdonaghjunction.com 353 (0)56 7777600 Market Cross Shopping Centre www.marketcross.ie 353 (0)56 7752666 Padmore & Barnes www.padmore-barnes.com 353 (0)56 7721037 The Wardrobe www.visitkilkenny.ie/the_wardrobe 353 (0)56 7715542

Jewellers Rudolf Heltzel Goldsmith www.rudolfheltzel.com 353 (0)56 7721497 Lorimat Jewellers www.lorimatkilkenny.ie 353 (0)56 7751455 GL Ryan Jewellers www.ryanjewellers.ie 353 (0)56 7721725 Murphy Jewellers www.murphyjewellers.com 353 (0)56 7721127 Nolan Jewellers www.facebook.com/nolans.kilkenny/ 353 (0)56 7761272 Transport JJ Kavanagh & Sons Ltd www.jjkavanagh.ie 353 (0)56 8831106 Kavanagh Executive Car Hire www.kavanaghcars.ie 353 (0)87 2610959 Kilkenny Taxi Tours www.kilkennytaxitours.com 353 (0)86 8680166 Rhino Car Hire www.rhinocarhire.com 44 (0)845 5089845

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Getting Here & Getting Around

Kilkenny is exceptionally well connected and easy to get to. It’s never been easier to get to Kilkenny. With Ireland’s motorway network in place Kilkenny is now less than 90 minutes from Dublin by car or bus. Or you can take the train straight to the heart of Kilkenny City and to key towns around the county.

here are some websites to help you plan your journey

buseireann.ie collinsdaytours.com jjkavanagh.ie

irishferries.com stenaline.co.uk celticlinks.com brittanyferries.com

aerlingus.com ryanair.com flywaterford.com

theaa.ie/routes

irishrail.ie

kilkennycyclingtours.com [email protected]

Parking is available throughout the city centre with both on-street parking and dedicated car parks. For full parking information, please visit www.kilkennycity.ie. Don’t forget your ticket!

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Kilkenny is exceptionally well connected and easy to get to. It’s never been easier to get to Kilkenny. Welcome 3 With Ireland’s motorway network in place Kilkenny Ireland’s Ancient East 4 is now less than 90 minutes from Dublin by car or Kilkenny Tourist Office - Failte Ireland Ireland’s Medieval Mile 4 bus. Or you can take the train straight to the heart of Shee Alms House, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny County Attractions 6 Kilkenny City and to key towns around the county. Festivals 7 The tourist office advises on accommodation options, key Trails 8 attractions, activities, festival updates, tracks and trails, and Here are some websites to Kilkenny Whiskey Guild 8 choosing where best to eat. Equipped with maps, guides and help you plan your journey a wealth of knowledge, you will be ready to make the most of #tastekilkenny 9 your time and not miss one single thing during your visit! Shopping 10 buseireann.ie This welcoming office can be found in Shee Alms House which Made in Kilkenny 11 collinsdaytours.com itself dates from 1582 and is treasured as one of the only Kilkenny GAA 12 jjkavanagh.ie remaining Tudor Alms houses in Ireland. Active Kilkenny 14 irishferries.com Key Attractions 15 +353 56 775 1500 stenaline.co.uk Members Directory 19 discoverireland.ie/Kilkenny celticlinks.com Getting Here & Getting Around 23 brittanyferries.com Map 23 aerlingus.com ryanair.com flywaterford.com

theaa.ie/routes

irishrail.ie

kilkennycyclingtours.com [email protected]

Parking is available throughout the city centre with both on-street parking and dedicated car parks. For full parking information, please visit www.kilkennycity.ie. Don’t forget your ticket!

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/kilkennytourism Kilkenny Tourist Office Shee Alms House @LoveKilkenny Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Visitor +353 56 775 1500 @visitKilkenny Guide

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/kilkennytourism Kilkenny Tourist Office Shee Alms House @LoveKilkenny Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny +353 56 775 1500 @visitKilkenny

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