Kilkenny Travel Guide
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Introduction Situated inland in the 'sunny south-east' of Ireland, Kilkenny is known as the medieval capital of Ireland. It is a county of gentle hills and fertile agricultural land, bordered by the Barrow and Suir rivers; Kilkenny city itself sits on the River Nore. The county covers an area of roughly 2000 square kilometers and has a population of about … Read Kilkenny introduction
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This luxurious hotel is set among several resplendent acres of landscaped gardens. It's a mere five minutes' walk from Kilkenny city, making it both …
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What a wonderful "strolling village." I parked in the small lot behind the castle, which was perfect. The castle was closed for inside visiting, but the grounds are incredible!! Take ... more
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Introduction
Like being in a mysterious time-warp realm, much of Kilkenny's charm owes a huge debt to the Middle Ages. The cobbled pedestrian passageways and old-fashioned shopfronts lead to hip bars, fashion boutiques and chic restaurants. Kilkenny is clearly in the modern world, but it didn't sell out its …
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Kells Priory Kells Priory is one of Ireland's most impressive and romantic monastic sites. Visitors are free to explore whenever they like, with no restrictions. The earliest remains date from the late 12th century, while the bulk of the present ruins date from the 15th century. Inside are the …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 8594 Area : 4km² Longitude / Latitude : -7.27 / 52.67 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Bus Éireann (tel: 776 4933; www.buseireann.ie) operates out of McDonagh bus station and provides regular services to and from Dublin (2hr). There are also regular buses to and from Cork city (3hr). Bus Éireann picks up and drops off passengers at the very central …
History
Recent History Kilkenny has, shall we say, aged gracefully. It's frequently touted as a 'medieval city', but it's hardly plagued, and the people are a far cry from vassals. Time has not passed the city by, and Kilkenny now rates highly among Ireland's most elegant and vibrant cities. It remains a …
Weather
Thanks to the moderating effect of the Atlantic Gulf Stream, Ireland's climate is relatively mild for its latitude. More good news - the southeast, including County Kilkenny - is the driest region in the country, enjoying a more continental climate. But don't rely on it not raining - Irish weather …
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Overview of County Kilkenny
Kilkenny City is 48km (30 miles) N of Waterford, 81km (50 miles) NW of Wexford, 121km (75 miles) SW of Dublin, 137km (85 miles) SE of Shannon Airport, 148km (92 miles) NE of Cork, and 61km (38 miles) NE of Cashel Kilkenny City, the centerpiece of County Kilkenny and the southeast's prime inland city, …
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