Kilkenny

Places Of Interest in Kilkenny

• Jerpoint Abbey : Built around 1160 by the King of Ossory, Donal MacGillapatrick, Jerpoint abbey is lauded as the finest Cistercian ruins in Ireland.

• Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh : Taking its name from the Duiske or "Black Water" which rushes down from Brandon Hill into the river Barrow, Duiske abbey is a fully restored early Cistercian Church.

• Kilkenny castle : Kilkenny castle is the ancestral seat of the Butler Family, Earls of Ormonde, from 1391 to present century.

• Kells Augustinian Priory : An extensive Augustinian Priory founded in 1193.

• Brod Tullaroan (Inc. Lory Meagher Heritage Centre) : A 17th century two-storey thatched mansion now fully restored and incorporating additional buildings with a large GAA (Gaelic sports) museum.

• St. Canices Cathedral :-Completed in 1285, it is the second longest Cathedral in Ireland.

• Kilfane Glen & Waterfall : A romantic era garden featuring a waterfall and cottage ornee.

• Kilkenny Design Centre : Located in the old coach houses of Kilkenny Castle, it contains a comprehensive selection of the best in local and national crafts, on display and for sale.

• Nore Valley Park : Includes farm trail, Crazy Golf Course, Picnic & Barbeque area.

• Rice House, Westcourt, Callan : Birthplace of Brother Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers.

• Dunmore Cave : A limestone cave, consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years.