Thomastown

There is so much to do in Thomastown. Choose from visits to Jerpoint Park, Jerpoint Abbey, Kilfane Waterfall and Glen and Grennan Castle or Goatsbridge Trout Farm.

Drop into Grennan Mill Craft school, renowned for producing an excellent standard of graduate.  Housed in an 18th century grain mill, The Island Mill, the grain lofts of the mill have been converted into spacious and well equipped craft/art studios. The location is part of the charm in providing inspiration and a unique ambience to work in. Did we mention Prince Charles is a fan! The school has now established itself as an important centre of study in the crafts area and attracts students from all over Ireland and further afield.

You can’t leave Thomastown without paying a visit to Jerpoint Glass to learn about the craft of glass blowing. Maybe drop by the 5-star Mount Juliet Estate for a well-deserved rest and refuel. If Michelin stars are your fancy, you will love the Lady Helen restaurant. You can always fish for your supper at Goatsbridge Trout Farm! To top it all off, Fred Malzards famous Irish pub is just a short drive away.

Thomastown is an 18-minute drive from Kilkenny.