Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny – a beautiful and ancient city where history and modernity fuse together on an unspoiled landscape.

The ancient medieval city of Kilkenny has protected its precious heritage whilst evolving as one of Ireland’s most vibrant small cities. Its narrow slipways, side streets and preserved buildings, are matched only by its reputation for fine dining, great shopping, entertainment and accommodation.

Population:

26, 512 (2016)

Currency:

Euro, €1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

999 or 112

Opening Hours:

Shops open daily around 09.00 and close around 18.00.

Many shops open later on a Thursday evening.

Newspapers:

Irish Times
Irish Independent
Irish Examiner

The City

Kilkenny is famous for many things: its majestic creeper-clad castle; a bustling crafts industry; cobbled lanes and secret passages; 1,000 years of history and vibrant festivals. It’s this magical combination of culture and entertainment that attracts so many people to this captivating heritage city, just 90 minutes south of Dublin.

At the heart and soul of medieval Ireland, Kilkenny is famed for its electric atmosphere played out in its maze of narrow Norman alleyways. Twisting and turning around abbeys, cathedrals and crumbling city walls, there’s even an early 13th century castle dropped in the middle of it all. It’s surrounded by beautiful gardens that attract artistic locals, giddy kids and chilled-out tourists on sunny days. And with a bustling crafts scene, arts and comedy festivals, GAA hurling specialists (shout “Go the Cats” and the locals will love you), and wonderful old pubs, it’s pretty much got the whole city break thing covered.

Do & See

Kilkenny – a beautiful and ancient city where history and modernity fuse together on an unspoiled landscape.

The ancient medieval city of Kilkenny has protected its precious heritage whilst evolving as one of Ireland’s most vibrant small cities. Its narrow slipways, side streets and preserved buildings, are matched only by its reputation for fine dining, great shopping, entertainment and accommodation.

Dining

The passion and personality of Kilkenny's food makers, restauranters, café/bar-owners and retailers shines through. The city offers wonderful discoveries for visitors who love great food as well as warm hospitality.

Cafes

There are a number of cafés in Kilkenny offering the finest coffees and teas from around the world along with a wide selection of delicious handmade food and sweet cakes to accompany them.