 The Kilkenny Inn Hotel is overlooked by St. Canice's Cathedral. Kilkenny – the Creative Heart of Ireland, where heritage and history, environmental harmony, crafts and architecture combine to create an all-pervading spirit of excellence.
With Ireland's Medieval Capital at its heart, County Kilkenny is dotted with medieval ruins, solid stone walls, charming villages and a host of historic monuments including Jerpoint Abbey, one of Ireland's finest monastic settlements. Regal, majestic and ancient, overlooking the brooding River Nore, Kilkenny Castle, now fully restored has stood sentinel at this important river crossing for perhaps 900 years.
There are forest parks, natural wonders and some of Ireland's finest studio workshops clustered in the scenic valley of the River Nore. Good food, lively restaurants, popular pubs and nightclubs are also important in a County that offers quite simply everything for an enjoyable and memorable holiday.
| | Sights to visit in Kilkenny
The county of Kilkenny offers the visitor an array Historic Sites, Castles, Abbeys, Irish High Crosses, forest parks and scenic drives all within striking distance of the Kilkenny Inn.
| Kilkenny Castle
The main seat of the Butler family from 1391 until the present century. An art gallery, cafe, extensive pleasure grounds and well equipped outdoor children's play area make Kilkenny Castle and ideal location to visit.
| | Rothe House Museum
A 16th Century Tudor Town House which hosts the city's museum. In particular there is a fine period costume display as well as frequent visiting exhibtions.
| | Dunmore Cave
A well-developed show cave consisting of a series of chambers, exhibition centre, guide service, steps, cat-walks and lighting - admission by guided tour only.
| | Gowran Collegiate Church
Dating from 1275, it features monuments of great beauty and is located just 3 miles from Blanchville House.
| | Kells Priory
An extensive, Augustinian Priory founded in 1193 adjacent to which is a large mill that now serves at a visitor centre and craft area.
| | Jerpoint Abbey
Lauded as the finest Cistercian monastic ruins in Ireland with a visitor centre, exhibition and guide service provided.
| | Irish High Crosses
There are a number of High Crosses, mostly dating from the 8th & 9th centuries to be found at Kilree, near Kells, Killamery, Kilkieran, Ullard and Duiske Abbey.
| | Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
The romantic era garden (1790) has been recently restored and features a waterfall and cottage ornee. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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