Duiske Glass Gift Shop is regarded as one of Ireland’s best loved treasures with a wide selection of traditional and modern gifts. Tiny bridges sit among ancient trees, wild fox-gloves, ferns and other historically correct 18th century planting. Clients simply bring their items in for appraisal and authentication and agree on a price.
You would be mad to visit Ireland and not try our unique and ferocious sport. Kilkenny is known for its food and craft culture and these are celebrated on the Trail Kilkenny Food and Craft Experience Trail! Cycling in Kilkenny They take the helm again in 2018 and look forward to combining the best in comedy standup with new names in the world of improv, sketch, podcasts and more. Callan Whether you are planning a tour around Ireland, looking for airport transfers, or need to arrive at your meeting in style, Kavanagh's can tailor the ideal transport option for you. Also available are elegant banqueting suites, suitable for a large or intimate Kilkenny wedding and spacious conference facilities. We also offer a 18 hole Golf course which consists of 7 par 4s and 11 par 3s.
The Water Trough Inspired by the Romantic movement, visitors can roam the grounds enjoying landscaped gardens, thatched huts, and a 30-foot waterfall. Ireland is known for its challenging weather at the best of times. Lyrath Estate is a family-friendly hotel, boasting a leisure centre with a 17m swimming pool, 22 seater private screening room, outdoor playground and Reilly’s Fun Club.
Breagagh Valley Artisan Meats was founded in 2013 as a small independent Kilkenny based company specialising in artisan meat production. There are classes are for adults and children with special sections for primary and secondary schools. They welcome the opportunity of showing you this jewellery as well as their more regular, classic styles on your next visit to their shop. The amazing kids club is available on weekends and throughout school holidays. Handball flourishes in Kilkenny with many National and international champions of renown representing Kilkenny. Kilkenny has one of the best preserved medieval city centers in all of Ireland. March – October, 10am – 6pm (last admission 5pm), November – February, 11am – 5pm (last admission 4pm), * Audio guides in French, German, Spanish and Italian, * Complimentary pint of Smithwick’s (over 18s only) or soft drink, * Gift shop with exclusive range of Smithwick’s merchandise and glass engraving, Kilkenny Castle, College Park, Castle Road, Kilkenny, Ireland. Join their mailing list here to receive all the latest Butler Gallery news, including event and exhibition updates. The house is open to the public and visitors will have the opportunity to make their way through the houses, courtyards and gardens on a self-guided tour.
Hunter’s Yard takes the ideals and attention to detail that have made the Manor House so special for so long, and channels them into an entirely new type of residence. Ryan Jewellers is located in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, the vibrant heartbeat of the south-east.
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You’ll find traders of all kinds, selling everything you can imagine! Piltown The Glasshouse, 16 John Street Lower, Kilkenny. Goresbridge The Royal Oak Distillery is unique in being the first to distil all 3 types of whiskey under one roof. Of course there will also be lots of music and street entertainment. Fermented and matured with cask ale yeast and coupled with our no-rush brewing produces a smooth balanced classic ale. Untouched for 200 years, it is a picturesque paradise with a waterfall tumbling its way to a rushing stream and woodland paths leading to a cottage orné. The course is always well manicured and is regarded as having some of the best putting surfaces in the South East. Enjoy lunch or dinner in Oscar’s Bistro, or perhaps afternoon tea, should guests be feeling indulgent! English courses are available to learners of all ages, on a year-round basis.
Immerse yourself in the story of Smithwick’s, Ireland’s oldest and most popular ale. The 10 best things to do in Kilkenny, Ireland (County Guide). Since its foundation in 1974, Kilkenny Arts Festival has gathered many of the world’s finest musicians, performers, writers and artists in Ireland’s medieval city each August. A portal to the past, Kilkenny serves up some of the best-preserved remains of medieval infrastructure, including castles, monasteries, and churches.
• Booking essential. Silkmoth scented, Glow-globe, Rock, Irish Heritage, Gloworm candles and more can be seen in production and in the studio shop, where visitors are always welcome. Murphy Jewellers is in the same family for three generations as a successful, progressive and vibrant jewellery business located in the heart of Ireland’s medieval capital. Address: Stoneen, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny Heritage & History St. Mary’s Cathedral still dominates the landscape of Kilkenny, its great tower being visible from all approaches to the city. Bottle feed lambs or goats and feed the ducks and turkeys as well as learning a great deal of knowledge about your Irish heritage of farming. The guild aims to make Kilkenny the leading Whiskey tourism destination in Ireland. The experienced staff will provide expert coaching and provide all the professional equipment such as ammunition, hearing and eye protection and score cards.
Border collie dogs are the preferred dogs used here & is a wonderful event to see man and dog working together as one. Since its inception it has since grown to become one of the most sought after things to do in Kilkenny city. A go karting track, animal petting farm, playground and more importantly a fairy trail are provided to make that family trip extra special. It is located on over 40 acres of parkland and offers luxuriously appointed guest rooms. A nice and challenging course for all golfers. Duiske Glass Gift Shop offers a bespoke engraving service whereby almost any piece of glassware or crystal can be enhanced with personalised engraving to suit the occasion. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Discover how 300 years of history combine with extraordinary brewing innovations to create the Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny Brewing Tour – a journey like no other. Explore their significant collection of 20th century Irish art, discover contemporary work by living artists, take part in family friendly art activities, and find out about a heritage spanning 800 years in their historic building and walled gardens.
Padmore & Barnes offers a unique blend of quality product in world famous brands such as Ecco, Josef Seibal, Lowa Alpine, Columbia, Samsonite, Nike, Vango and Musto to name but a few. Gaelic Games form part of the flavour of Kilkenny, from UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny city to each of the 41 clubs, to be found in every parish in the county, from Clooneen in the north to Glenmore in the south. Go back in time to a 12th Century castle, remodelled and restored and set in 1830's splendour and extensive parklands: includes art gallery and playground. Open 24 hours a week, 7 days a week with a Drive Thru also. Come and see Goatsbridge visitor center and shop, where you can sample and buy our products. The stylish guest rooms offer unparalleled luxury not to mention astounding views over the luscious, green gardens.
For over forty years, guests and locals alike have praised the refined dining experiences at the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny. 2018 will mark the 9th edition of Kilkenomics - Europe’s first economics festival - which brings together some of the world’s leading economists, financial analysts and media commentators with some of our funniest, sharpest standup comedians.
It’s a refreshingly balanced, ruby tinted classic Irish ale with a depth of malt flavour giving rich biscuit and gentle caramel notes. It stands as a reminder of the faith and growing confidence of a far off generation – a reminder and much more than a reminder.
He takes us back in time to a world of storytelling, which has been handed down over the centuries in a tradition that stretches back to the origins of theatre itself. Food lovers will walk to interesting food spots along the medieval streets of Kilkenny tasting the finest food that Kilkenny producers have to offer with Anne as their guide. Nicholas Mosse Pottery was established by Nicholas Mosse in 1976 after periods of training in England and Japan.
Kilkenny City Tours' tourist train was established in 2011, as a convenient way for visitors to see all the wonderful sights of Kilkenny city. Tours currently take place on the weekends and evenings that describe the story of the house against the backdrop of the complex history of political and religious change in Kilkenny over the past 400 years. The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel has 118 contemporary styled hotel guestrooms including family hotel rooms and suites. MacDonagh Junction is the largest shopping centre in the south east.
High quality is one of our top priorities. Dunnamaggin Cycling trails that travel through some of Kilkenny’s most picturesque villages and inspiring scenery.
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At KBowl you can experience state of the art computerized scoring systems while relaxing on leather sofas enjoying a selection of refreshments. Everything is included in the one price: English lessons in small classes, full board host family accommodation, airport transfers (from/to Dublin DUB), afternoon and evening activities, many cultural trips and excursions & sports.
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The garden has been painstakingly reconstructed to reflect the Rothe Family garden and is planted with heritage varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit; there are even resident ducks!
Trail Kilkenny Outdoor Recreation aims to highlight the many experienced outdoor activity providers in County Kilkenny. To accommodate his growing family, on this long, narrow plot John Rothe Fitzpiers built three houses, one behind the other, with cobbled courtyards in between. Step through its pillared entranceway and you enter a place out of time: lovingly preserved for the present-day; intimately updated in the most faithful manner.
Given this, it is always good to have a back-up plan up your sleeve when planning an itinerary. MacDonagh Junction is also home to Golden Spiderweb, The Works, Carphone Warehouse, Peter Mark Hairstylists, Boston Barber, Flair Beauty Boutique, Claire's accessories, Sky TV services, Vodafone, St Canice’s Credit Union, Jump Juice, and the Foroige Drum Youth Centre. Artisan butcher and delicatessen shop run by Lada Navratil at Newpark Shopping Centre, KK selling top quality local meat – beef, lamb, pork and we are pleased to offer veal from the Kilkenny Rosé Veal farm; free range chicken, a variety of artisan savoury cakes, pies and pastries, local organic vegatables, Irish farmhouse cheese, olives etc. Of recent years our underage club footballers have competed at national level while Kilkenny Ladies Football continues to develop.