Beyond the City walls, Kilkenny is full of engaging heritage attractions with every nook and cranny filled with hidden cultural gems. Simply put, County Kilkenny is beautiful and waiting to be explored. As a jewel in the crown of Ireland’s Ancient East, Kilkenny has evolved as a fantastic place to live and visit. The county has a wealth of fascinating visitor attractions to appease all tastes.
Did you know at 18 feet tall, the Kilmogue Portal Tomb is is the tallest dolmen in Ireland. Have you uncovered the Lost town of Newtown Jerpoint? Were 1,000 bodies really found in Dunmore Caves? Did you dare to step into the black riverbed on Ireland’s longest zipwire?
Are you tempted to try your hand at hurling, the fastest field game in the world followed by a pint of Smithwick’s, maybe a sojourn on the Whiskey trail or a snipe of Ballykeeffe poitin on a distillery tour…take your pick!