Kilkenny needs no introduction as one of Ireland’s most popular counties among visitors, but some aspects of Kilkenny’s life and history may not be so familiar. We have uncovered some Kilkenny facts that we certainly didn’t know. Read on to see how clued in you are about Kilkenny! As befits a county that is unrivalled when it comes to hurling prowess, our first interesting fact about Kilkenny relates to the All-Ireland Hurling Championship. When it comes to hurling, Kilkenny has confronted the English county of Lancashire more often (twice) than …
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Kilkenny Events 2012
Kilkenny’s most famous festival is probably the Cat Laughs comedy extravaganza in June, but there is far more to the city and county than that. Enjoy culture of every kind and celebrate Kilkenny’s contribution to making this part of the world a nicer place to be in! Three Sisters Festival Network An ambitious new summer river festival series launched in partnership with the Kilkenny Leader Partnership, the Three Sisters Festival Network celebrates the sister rivers of the Nore, the Suir, and the Barrow. Staged from May to September in nine …
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Kilkenny Hotels Special Offers €149 for 2 people 2 Nights
Heading to Kilkenny and looking for a great value for money hotel deal? With our Kilkenny hotels special offers, a visit to the “Marble City” has never been so appealing. Treat yourself and your family to our Kilkenny special offer hotel deals, available for midweek and weekend breaks. Read on for more information We, at GoIreland.com have just launched our new Value Breaks products, which are on offer in Kilkenny and right throughout Ireland. 2 people can stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel for 2 nights (breakfast included) …
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Kilkenny Shopping Guide
When you’ve finished exploring this wonderful medieval city, why not indulge in a bit of shopping? Kilkenny was always a thriving merchant town, so it really is no wonder that it has a reputation as one of the best destinations for shopping in the south east. Here we take a brief look at the main shopping opportunities in the city and what they offer. Kilkenny city is a fantastic destination for a day’s shopping. It’s compact, so you can walk from one shop to the next and it’s also got …
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Kilkenny’s Top Festivals
Kilkenny is a superb destination in the south west of Ireland. If you’re thinking of heading here while in Ireland why not make your trip coincide with one of its festivals. Kilkenny boasts some of the top festivals in Ireland and there really is something here to suit everyone whether you enjoy music festivals, food festivals or art festivals. Check out our guide to Kilkenny’s top festivals before you go and then join in the celebrations! Kilkenny Arts Festival This is the longest running arts festival in Ireland! It runs …
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Top Attractions in Kilkenny City
Kilkenny is widely regarded as ‘The Historic Capital of Ireland’ and it’s no wonder why with its wide range of historic attractions, most of which are attributed to the Normans. Today, visitors to this wonderful city destination can explore the medieval city easily by foot and see some impressive historical and cultural attractions. Here are our top 5 attractions in Kilkenny city… Kilkenny Castle The magnificent Kilkenny Castle boasts a superb location on an elevated site overlooking Kilkenny city. The castle was built in the 12th century for William Marshall …
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Activities to Enjoy in County Kilkenny
Kilkenny has a pasture rich countryside, gently flowing rivers and quaint little villages dotted along the Nore and Barrow valleys. It’s a popular destination for fishermen, golfers, hikers and walkers who take the beautiful South Leinster Way walk through the county. Here we take a glimpse some other fun activities you can get up to while in Kilkenny. Horse Racing A day at the races is always a great day out! When in Kilkenny head for Gowran Park - a horse racing course located in the little village of Gowran …
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