High crosses and high kings
Callan is a market town and is also the largest town in Kilkenny. There is great history in the name of the town, Callan in Irish is Callainn. This comes from the high king of Ireland Niall Caille who was drowned while trying to ford the river with his army in the area. The town has historical landmarks too, such as its Abbey, Churches, Town Hall, Workhouse and Edmund Rice Heritage Centre.
Fennelly’s is a must visit for an Instagram worthy snap along with great coffee and food. They also hold art events, markets and music gigs, check into their social media for activity updates.
Other key places to visit in Callan is Café L’Arche which has been opened since January 2007 and the Jars of Clay ceramics workshop.
