Kilkenny Tourism is getting set to welcome ‘millennials’ across the country to visit the county this summer when it is safe to travel again. The tourism body is set on attracting ‘twenty-somethings’ with a range of outdoor adventure attractions and hospitality options, tailored to offer them the ultimate staycation this Summer.
Hit the water in Graiguenamanagh
The small town of Graiguenamanagh is a mecca for water sports. From Kayaking or riding the rapids by canoe, Pure Adventure or Go with the Flow both offer the ultimate water experience – the most popular being the Graiguenamanagh Loop which takes in some stunning flatwater sections through the Wooded Barrow Valley.
Grab a panoramic view of Kilkenny & Climb Brandon Hill
Take in a 360-degree panoramic view of Kilkenny with a climb on Brandon Hill, when walkers reach the top of this 500m walk they will be rewarded with breath-taking views, so be camera ready for this one!
Experience the thrill of Kiltorcan Raceway
If the ‘need for speed’ is on your thrill-list, then check out Kiltorcan Raceway which will send car racing enthusiasts to new levels with their high speed go-kart circuits.
Zip Line & Climb the high ropes at Castlecomer
For those who want to experience dizzy heights, then check out Ireland’s longest zip line and climb the high ropes at Castlecomer Discovery Park
Test your hurling skills with The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience
Learn to hurl like a Croke Park pro at The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience, where they will learn all about the game’s history and how to hit a sliotar like a true Kilkenny cat!
Get down and dirty with Paintballing at Kilkenny Adventure Centre
If you have brought your mates along, give body bowling, foot darts or paintballing a lash! Sounds hazardous? Trust us, it’s a great way for a group to spend an afternoon.
Discover Dunmore Caves Dark Past
Discover hidden depths at Dunmore Caves, well known as the ‘darkest place in Ireland’, so be warned they turn the lights off at the end of the tour which could leave some looking for a quick exit!
Ramble down Butterslip Lane
As one of Ireland’s easiest cities to navigate on foot, why not take a stroll down Butterslip Lane where you will be treated to artisan shops and quaint cafes, giving you those ultimate ‘Notting Hill’ vibes.
Spin around Kilkenny on a Segway
If the twists and turns of the past year haven’t been enough, a spin around Kilkenny City on a Segway is recommended. Here, with the help of a guide, you can navigate the main streets and slip roads and discover the very best the city has to offer.
Discover 800yrs of History at Kilkenny Castle
Whether on foot or on wheels, no trip to the city is complete without a visit to Kilkenny Castle, where your ‘culture vulture’ mates (there’s always one!), will be impressed with centuries of history in one location!
Trail Ireland’s Medieval Mile
Ireland’s Medieval Mile is the ultimate ‘boardwalk’ – a stretch filled with restaurants, pubs, shops, not forgetting its fascinating history and ancient sites. Although you may not see Hollywood A-listers’ names on this boardwalk, if you’re looking for ‘a bit of craic’, a guided tour with Shenanigans is recommended where the guide takes a ‘lighter’ look at the medieval ‘goings-on’ in the city.
Kilkenny Ghost Tour
Kilkenny is home to wayward spirits & ghosts that make Netflix thrillers look like a Disney movie. Find out all about the spooky world that is Kilkenny with Kilkenny Ghost Tours, take the tour when the sun is down and anything may appear!
Get your whiskey on at Ballykeefe Distillery
If nerves require settling after that, head to Ballykeefe Distillery, the home of some of Ireland’s finest whisky. Here you can enjoy a cheeky early afternoon tipple with no one watching!
Blow away the cobwebs with a stroll around Woodstock Gardens or a canal bank cycle
Blow away the cobwebs with a morning stroll around the beautiful Woodstock Gardens or saddle up and discover all the charms of the canal along the River Nore with a Kilkenny Cycling Tours.
All aboard the Kilkenny Road Train Tour
For those who prefer something less strenuous, the Kilkenny Road Train takes visitors to all the top sights around the city on rail!!
Commenting on Kilkenny’s activities, Chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism, Ciaran Conroy said; “Whether you’re looking this summer for an adventure on water, an excursion on foot, or a city experience—and everything in between—there’s literally nothing you can’t do in Kilkenny. The county’s attractions and hotels love to welcome the twenty-something visitor, who will be guaranteed a great value get-away that’s packed full of adventure and the very best of night-life.”
For more to explore this summer visit: www.visitkilkenny.ie
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