Kilkenny the Marble City, is situated 70 miles south of Dublin.  Famous for its arts and heritage, Kilkenny is one of Irelands favorite tourist destinations. The City contains some of the best preserved medieval structures such as Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, and Canices Cathedral.

Sports enthusiasts are well catered for with golf courses, horse riding, fishing, swimming, tennis, etc., etc.

Host to arguably Europe's best comedy festival and one of Irelands oldest Arts festival Kilkenny provides a choice of entertainment to suit   all tastes. Night Life in kilkenny is second to none with some of Irelands   top pubs and clubs and an 'atmosphere' which makes Kilkenny Irelands   most popular week end destination.

Kilkenny is also renowned as one of Irelands craft and artistic centers. Local indigenous crafts include jewellery, knitwear, pottery and ceramics (with one of Irelands very few pottery skills courses based in Thomastown).

Kilkenny Links

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