Kilkenny - Kilkenny

Kilkenny is a city ofIreland southern, 117 km south of Dublin.

To know

Geographical notes

Kilkenny is located in Nore Valley, on both banks of the River Nore, in the center of the homonymous county in the south-east ofIreland.

The most widely spoken languages ​​are English and Gaelic, while the most widespread religion is Catholic, although in Kilkenny there are many other religious communities (Jewish, Presbyterian ...).

When to go

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Average of the years 1961-1990 - Kilkenny Weather

The best time to visit the city is certainly the summer, as there is a higher probability of sunny and clear days. Only with the sun is it possible to fully grasp the architectural and landscape beauties of the city, such as the panorama from Round Tower If it rains on the day chosen for the visit to the city, there are still alternative activities such as a guided tour of the interior of the castle or shopping in the shops and malls of the center.

Background

Kilkenny has a long and rich history: the origin of the country dates back to before the Middle Ages. San Canizio (Saint Canice in English) founded a monastery in Kilkenny in the 16th century, but unfortunately the only remnant of this ancient monastic settlement is the round tower outside the cathedral dedicated to the saint. Strongbow, the famous Norman conqueror, built a fortress in the area, the Castle of Kilkenny, and soon began to build the city walls.

The golden age of this city will come, however, only in the seventeenth century when the parliament recognized the Confederation of Kilkenny, founded in 1641. This, otherwise known as Confederate Ireland, refers to the period of Irish self-government between the rebellion of 1641 and the conquest of Cromwell in 1649. One of the most important acts of parliament was to unite the various resistances against the persecutions of the English with the Catholics of Ireland. Thanks to this parliament Kilkenny enjoyed unparalleled success. Over the years the importance of Confederation of Kilkenny it decreased, until the abolition of parliament with the arrival of Oliver Cromwell.

How to orient yourself

For tourist information you can contact Kilkenny Tourist Office (c / o Shee Alms House), Rose Inn St. It is not only the best place to go for information on Kilkenny, but it is also a tourist attraction. The office is located in Shee Alms House, a Tudor building from 1582. Until lawyer Richard Shee bought the building and used it as a home for the poor, it was originally used by the church. It continued in its function as a refuge for the poorest for more than 150 years. 

How to get

By plane

The only way to reach the city directly by plane is to have or rent a plane and land on theKilkenny airfieldFor those who cannot afford a private plane, the nearest airports are:

• 53.4261-6.25981 Dublin Airport (117 km from Kilkenny. With the company JJ Kavanagh's you can reach Kilkenny directly from the airport by bus, otherwise reach the center of Dublin, then take a train or bus.). Main airport ofIreland, in 2014 the flights from Italian airports were operated by the following companies: Aer Lingus: Verona, Milan Malpensa and Linate, Venice, Bologna, Rome Fiumicino, Naples is Catania is Ryanair: Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Treviso, Bologna, Pisa, Rome Ciampino, Bari, Alghero, Palermo is Comiso. 
• 52.1876-7.08632 Waterford Airport (There are no public connections from / to the airport. You have to take a taxi for Waterford (15-20 min) then a train or a bus (40 min approx). By car it is 45 mins from Kilkenny.). It is the closest international airport to the city, from which the company Aer Arann flies in UK and in Spain. 

Other relatively close airports are those of Cork (Cork International Airport), and of Shannon (Shannon International Airport), both served by public transport.

By car

Here are the distances and directions from the main cities.

• Carlow - About 30 minutes. Take the N9 to Paulstown, then the N10 to Kilkenny.
• Cork - About 2 hours. N8 towards Fermoy. After Mitchelstown, turn right (N24) towards Cahir / Clonmel. Approximately 8km after Clonmel, go left (N76) and follow signs for Kilkenny.
• Dublin - About 2 hours. From the M50 take the Red Cow Roundabout South Exit (N8, N9). The road becomes the motorway and splits at junction 9: take the M9 (Waterford, Kilkenny). Continue through Carlow. In Paulstown, take the N10 to Kilkenny.
• Limerick - N24 for Tipperary. After the center go right towards Cashel / Kilkenny (N74). Pass through Cashel, then take the N8 to Urlingford. After Urlingford, follow the signs towards Freshford / Kilkenny (R693). In Freshford, at the T-junction go right, cross the bridge and turn left. The road leads straight to Kilkenny.
• Waterford - About 40 minutes. N9 towards Dublin. North of Waterford, take the N10 to Kilkenny.
• Wexford - About 1 hour. N25 towards New Ross. Take the slip road around New Ross to the T-junction. Go right towards Enniscorthy for a few hundred meters and then left towards Kilkenny (R700).

On the train

• 52.654504-7.2437833 Kilkenny Railway Station (Kilkenny Railway Station - MacDonagh Station), St. John's Street (A short distance from all the major places of interest in the center), ☎ 353 0567722024. The station is on the line Dublin - Waterford which also serves the cities of Athy, Carlow, Bagenalstown is Thomastown. The station is accessible with wheelchairs and has a left-luggage office. Outside the station there is a taxi rank, free taxis arrive concurrently with the trains. Tickets and timetable information can be found at the station, online on the Irish Railways website or by phone by calling the number 353 017034070 Monday to Friday from 9 to 17. 

By bus

Kilkenny Bus Station is located next to the train station. The state company Bus Eireann and the private one JJ Kavanagh they also stop in Ormonde Road, five minutes from the main street in the center. Another company that serves the city is Wild Rover Tours.

How to get around

Kilkenny, given its size, lends itself to being explored on foot, so much so that you can reach both ends of the city in a few minutes. All the attractions are close together and walking around the medieval city is a very pleasant experience. The main streets are a L. From the train station John's Street goes southwest towards the Nore River, becoming Rose Inn St. on the other side. This ends in Parade, where the castle is. A sharp turn takes you up High St, the shopping area. This continues to become Parliament St., then Irish Town, where the cathedral and the round tower are located.

By taxi

Taxis can be found everywhere, outside the train station and elsewhere in the city. In particular behind the Dunnes Stores on the banks of the Nore.

Initial rate of € 4.10 for the first kilometer or 170 seconds, then € 1.03 per km up to 14km. If you have any problems contact the Taxi Regulator.

• Ace Cabs, ☎ 353 56 7772777. 
• Kilkenny Taxi, ☎ 353 56 7722224, 353 87 2255333 (mobile). 
• 7 Sevens, ☎ 353 56 7777777. 
• Knights Taxis, ☎ 353 87 6982000. 

By car

There are two car parks off the High Street. One is the multi-storey Ormonde Street at the south end of the High Street. The other is Market Cross at the opposite end near Parliament Street and James Street. A third car park is near Market Yard on the banks of the River Nore near John's Bridge. A fourth car park is located in McDonagh Junction shopping center / train station at the top of John Street. 10 minutes walk from Parade / High Street.

By bike

Walking is certainly the best way, but if you have a bicycle you will find that Kilkenny and its surroundings are also great on two wheels. Bike paths have also recently been built.

You can leave your bike in the designated areas near the Tholsel and on the Parade.

What see

Kilkenny has the most beautiful old town in Ireland, full of art and culture.

• 52.650278-7.2491671 Kilkenny Castle, ☎ 353 56 772 1450, @[email protected]. from June to September 9: 30-19: 00, from October to March 10: 30-12: 45 and 14: 00-17: 00, April and May 10: 30-17: 00. Kilkenny Castle is the main attraction in the city. The first structure, a wooden tower, was built by Richard de Clare better known as Strongbow in 1172. Thirty years later Strongbow's son-in-law erected a real stone castle with four towers, three of which still exist; the Butler family lived there from 1391 to 1935 and since 1967 it has been owned by the city, who bought it symbolically for £ 50. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden.  
• 52.656778-7.2571442 St Canice's Cathedral (Cathedral of San Canizio), Irishtown, ☎ 353 56 776 4971, @[email protected]. from Monday to Saturday from April to September 9: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00, Sunday from April to September 14: 00-18: 00, from Monday to Saturday from October to March 10: 00-13 : 00 and 14: 00-16: 00 Sunday from October to March 14: 00-16: 00. The second largest medieval Irish cathedral, it was built from 1202 to 1285. Outside the cathedral is the round tower (round tower) from the top of which (accessible by a series of flights of ladders) it is possible to enjoy (when the sun is shining) a wide view of the city and the surrounding countryside. It is the second largest cathedral in Ireland and the tower is one of the few to be accessible to the public.  
• 52.6525-7.2569443 St Mary's Cathedral, James Street (Near High Street). Catholic cathedral built in 1857.  
• 52.653996-7.2575274 Black Abbey, Abbey Street. Free entry. Dominican abbey founded in 1225 by William Marshall known for its beautiful stained glass windows, takes its name from the black dress used by Dominican monks. In 1543 it was transformed into a courthouse, until 1866 it remained a ruin since it was destroyed by Cromwell's troops in 1650. In nearby Abbey Street there is the Black Freren Gate, the last gate of the city walls to remain up to the present day.  
• 52.6519-7.253065 Tholsel, High Street. The building, built in 1761, is now used as the seat of the town hall.  
• 52.654709-7.2549546 Rothe House, 16 Parliament Street, ☎ 353 56 7722893. Adults € 7.50, groups (over 10) € 6.50 per person. Rothe House is a Kilkenny town house built in the Tudor style and is Ireland's best example of a merchant's house. The 16th-century house was built around a series of courtyards and now houses a small museum (Kilkenny's History Museum) displaying memorabilia from local popular culture. During some restoration work, a Confederation banner was found in 1850, now kept in the National Museum of Dublin.  
• 52.65141-7.251557 Kilkenny Tourist Office (Shee Alms House), Rose Inn St., ☎ 353 56 7751500. It is not only the place to get all the tourist information about Kilkenny city, but it is also a real attraction. It is located in the Shee Alms House, a Tudor building from 1582. It was originally a church, before Richard Shee bought it to make it a poorhouse. It looked after 12 and remained in operation for 150 years. 
• 52.65424-7.2538638 Grace's Courthouse, Parliament Street (In front of the Rothe House). Home to Kilkenny's Court House, it is an old fortress dating back to 1210 (Grace's Castle) and then converted into a prison during the sixteenth century. 
• 52.648752-7.2508969 Butler House, Patrick Street (In front of the castle, after the stables). Former residence of the Butler family who ruled Kilkenny for many years. During the arts festival it hosts several exhibitions. 
• 52.65223-7.2526910 Kilkenny 'Slips' (High Street Crossroads). These narrow streets are the symbol of medieval Kilkenny. 
• 52.655603-7.25634211 St. Francis Abbey Brewery Tour, Parliament Street, ☎ 353 56 779 64 98. 10€. Tue-Sat 12.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 15.30. Ireland's oldest brewery dates back to 1221. Kilkenny Beer, Smithwicks, and also Budweiser have been brewed here, while since 2012 Kilkenny / Smithwicks have been brought back to Dublin. The tour includes a pint of beer at the end. Go early as there are few tickets available every day. 

Events and parties

• Cat Laughs Comedy Festival. first weekend of June. Annual comedy festival, the first edition was held in 1995. Among the characters who were guests of the event should be mentioned Bill Murray, Lewis Black, Rich Hall, Dom Irrera, Mike Wilmot, Dan Castellaneta, Doug Stanhope and David Cross. The festival includes several sections and typically ends with a football match between the Irish comedy team and the rest of the world. 
• The Kilkenny Arts Festival. Every August the city is invaded by hundreds of artists. 
• The Rhythm and Roots Festival. Another famous Kilkenny festival with over 70 concerts and 50 free events. We listen to all kinds of music: Folk, Blues, Rockabilly, Americana, Rock'n'Roll. First weekend of May. 
• Smithwick's Source at Kilkenny. 

What to do

• 52.649712-7.2495941 Craft Council of Ireland, Castle Yard (in front of the Castle, behind the Kilkenny Design Craft Center), ☎ 353 56 7761804, fax: 353 56 7763754, @[email protected]. Promote the craft industry in Ireland. Admire the exhibits and the artists at work. 
• 52.652398-7.2495882 The Ireland Whiskey Trail. Itinerary that recommends the best places to discover Irish whiskey. In Kilkenny there is the The Dylan Whiskey Bar 
• 52.655201-7.2545833 Going to the theater (Watergate Theater), Parliament St., ☎ 353 56 7761674, fax: 353 56 7761887, @[email protected]. The main theater of the city. For smaller events head to Cleers Bar and Theater across the street. 
• Kilkenny parks. County Kilkenny has several parks not only in the city. Woodstock Gardens to the south and Mount Juliet Estate are gorgeous, as is Kilkenny Castle Park. 
• 52.651631-7.2506164 Stroll along the riverside (access from Rose Inn Street). The Canal (The Canal) in Kilkenny starts at Canal Square, a new pavilion overlooking the Rivercourt hotel, in the shadow of the Castle. This romantic walk along the canal is surrounded by trees and also takes you to see old mills. In fact, you can go on for miles and end up in the open countryside following the River Nore. 

Sport

• 52.656389-7.2397995 Attending a Hurling match, Nowlan Park. website or local newspaper for match details. Hurling is very popular in Kilkenny, and the city's team is one of the strongest in the country. Attending a game in the Nowlan Park stadium or in one of the smaller courts means discovering a very special aspect of Irish culture. The game can be difficult to follow, it is very fast and the rules are not always clear. Better to have an Irish friend close to you who will be able to explain the game to you well. 

The Golf it is very popular in Kilkenny, there are courses for all levels both around the city and in the rest of the county.

• 52.6713-7.24966 Kilkenny Golf Course, Glendine, ☎ 353 56 7765400, fax: 353 56 7723593, @[email protected]. from € 25-45. 
• 52.667-7.22387 Pococke Golf Course, Johnswell Rd, ☎ 353 56 775 1666. For beginners. 
• 52.66491-7.242978 Kilkenny Driving Range, Newpark (2 minutes drive from Castlecomer Road), ☎ 353 56 7752205. Mon-Fri: 10 am-9pm, Sat-Sun: 10 am-6pm. 
• 52.6497-7.23519 Lacken Pitch and Putt, St. Canice's Hospital Grounds, Dublin Road, ☎ 353 56 7763440, @[email protected]. 

Shopping

Kilkenny is a great place to shop, many shops are open non-stop from 09: 00-18: 00, and on Thursdays until 21: 00. ATMs ATM they are everywhere. The main street of the shopping in the city center with many shops of various kinds (not just souvenirs) is High Street.

• 52.64979-7.249531 Kilkenny Design Craft Center, Castle Yard (In front of the castle, on the Parade), ☎ 353 56 7722118, @[email protected]. 10-19. Local crafts. 
• 52.651159-7.2524852 Allens, 94-95 High Street (In front of the High Street Book Center), ☎ 353 56 7722258, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat: 9: 30-18. Shop where you can buy household items such as ceramic mugs and teapots. 
• 52.65655-7.249153 Padmore and Barnes, Wolfe Tone Street, ☎ 353 56 7721037, @[email protected]. A converted old shoe factory. 
• 52.65276-7.25224 Dunnes Store, St Kieran's Street. Mon-Sat: 8-22, Sun: 10-20. Department store chain Dunnes Store with also a food department. 
• 52.65251-7.254745 Market Cross Shopping Center, High Street, James' Street and Chapel Lane (Off the High Street). Mon-Wed: 9-18, Thu-Fri: 9-21, Sat: 9-18, Sun: 12-18. Shopping center in the heart of the city with shops of large international chains and more. Some shops: Penneys (low cost men's and women's clothing), Paco (Irish women's clothing brand), Monsoon, Vero Moda, Virgo. 
• 52.6551-7.24296 MacDonagh Junction Shopping Center (partly at the train station). Mon-Wed: 9-18, Thu-Fri: 9-21, Sat: 9-18, Sun: 12-18, wider hours at Dunnes Store. A new shopping center with many good quality shops such as Jack Jones, H&M and the Dunnes Store department store. 

How to have fun

Kilkenny Beer, available for purchase in all pubs, is the local beer, one of the best in Ireland, even better than fellow citizen Smithwicks.

Night clubs

Like any self-respecting Irish city, Kilkenny also has pubs for all tastes and ages. The pub in Ireland is the real center of social life. Parliament Street remains the traditional and quieter pub area, while John Street is more for the young. Pubs are open from 10:30 to 23:30 (00:30 on Friday and Saturday), off-licenses are open from 10:00 to 22:00 (12: 30-22: 00 on Sundays).

Try the Kilkenny and local beers Smithwicks, they are very good red beers.

Pub

• 52.65506-7.255161 Cleere's Bar and Theater, 28, Parliament Street (Opposite Watergate Theater), ☎ 353 0567762573, @[email protected]. Very famous venue that also hosts shows in its own small theater. 
• 52.65141-7.251252 ^{[link not working]}The Grapevine Cafe Winebar, 6 Rose Inn Street (A stone's throw from The Parade), ☎ 353 567712956. Mon-Fri: 17-late night, Sat-Sun: 12.30-late night. Wine, beers from all over the world, tapas, live music 6 days a week. 
• 52.65043-7.251463 The Left Bank, Parade, ☎ 353 56 7750016, fax: 353 56 7750018, @[email protected]. Mon-Thu: 12-23.30, Fri: 12-0: 30, Sat: 12-late night, Sun: 12: 30-23. Modern pub housed in an old bank in the center. 
• 52.653154-7.253254 Kytelers Inn, Kieran Stret, ☎ 353 56 7721064, @[email protected]. Very nice old pub, popular with tourists and locals. 
• 52.65223-7.249825 Matt the Millers, 1 John Street (Next to John's Bridge), ☎ 353 56 7761696, fax: 353 56 7771209, @[email protected]. Very popular pub that usually stays open longer than other bars and pubs in town. 
• 52.652991-7.2535896 The Marble City Bar, 66 High Street, ☎ 353 56 776 1143. Mon-Thu: 9-23: 30 Fri-Sat: 9-0: 30 Sun: 9-23: 30. Bar and tea room, serving breakfast. 
• 52.65488-7.25527 The Pumphouse, 26 Parliament Street (in front of the Watergate Theater), fax: 353 56 776 3924. Mon-Thu: 12-23 Fri-Sat: 12: 30-0: 30 Sun: 12: 30-23. Great pub for a quiet pint, but on the weekends it gets quite busy. Sports on TV. 
• 52.65049-7.252018 The Field, 2 High Street (In the city center near Parade and Kilkenny Castle), ☎ 353 56 7702763, @[email protected]. On weekends and the summer months it often stays open late. 

Nightclub

• 52.65314-7.248259 Langtons Club (Langtons House Hotel), 67 John Street, ☎ 353 56 7765133, @[email protected]. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10pm. Very popular, also used for weddings. 
• 52.654071-7.24765710 O'Faolain's Club 51, 51 John Street, ☎ 353 56 7761018. 

Where to eat

In Kilkenny you can go and eat in many places, from luxury restaurants to those where you can enjoy traditional Irish cuisine.

Moderate prices

In the city center there are also numerous fast-food and street-food restaurants, some of which belong to the most famous international chains.

• 52.65154-7.252781 Subway, 87 High Street, ☎ 353 567786543, @[email protected]. Mon-Wed: 7-19: 30, Thu: 7-20: 30, Fri: 7-21, Sat: 08: 30-03: 30, Sun: 11:00 - 7:30 am. International chain restaurant serving sandwiches: everyone can fill their own sandwich as they see fit. 

Average prices

• 52.65139-7.251242 ^{[link not working]}The Grapevine Café / Winebar, 6 Rose Inn Street (30 seconds from The Parade on the right.), ☎ 353 56 7712956, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri open from 5pm, Sat-Sun from 12.30pm. Wine, beers and tapas, live music almost every weekend. 
• 52.65026-7.252073 Jacobs Cottage, Ormonde Street 1 (in the Hibernian Hotel), ☎ 353 56 7791220. Two menus, Table d'Hôte and A la Carte. Gorgeous restaurant. 
• 52.64976-7.249314 Kilkenny Design Center, Castle Yard, ☎ 353 56 7722118, @[email protected]. 10-18. Beautiful setting, in front of the castle and in the old stables of the castle. Great for a lunch. 
• 52.653172-7.2531975 Kytelers Inn, Kieran Street, ☎ 353 56 772 1064, @[email protected]. Arguably Kilkenny's most famous pub and restaurant, steeped in history and the center of the city's ancient witchcraft. We eat Irish cuisine, to be accompanied with pints of Guinness (an experience not to be missed). 
• 52.653012-7.2535526 Marble City Bar & Tea Room, 66 High St, ☎ 353 56 776 1143. food is served from 9am to 10pm. In the room, belonging to the group of Langton House Hotel serves brunches, lunches and dinners. 

High prices

• 52.65021-7.250627 Rinuccini, 1 The Parade, ☎ 353 56 7761575, @[email protected]. Lunch 12: 00-14: 30, dinner 18: 00-22: 30. Italian restaurant in front of the castle. Often crowded. 
• 52.649778-7.2517518 Zuni, 26 Patrick Street, ☎ 353 56 7723999, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat: 12.30-14.30 and 18-21.30, Sun: 12.30-14.30 and 18-21. Great restaurant on Kilkenny's Edwardian road. 

Where stay

Moderate prices

• 52.65487-7.254671 Kilkenny Tourist Hostel, 35 Parliament Street, ☎ 353 56 7763541, @[email protected]. bed in dormitory from € 14, in quadruple room from € 17, double from € 18. All prices are per night per person. (September 2016). 
• 52.65668-7.255972 MacGabhainns Backpackers Hostel, 24 Vicar Street (Close to St. Canices Cathedral and the Round Tower), ☎ 353 56 777 0970. From € 13.75. 
• 52.563262-7.198333 Nore Valley Park, Bennettsbridge (11km south of Kilkenny, take the R700 to Bennettsbridge), ☎ 353 56 7727229, fax: 353 56 7727747, @[email protected]. € 8 tent, € 12 caravan (September 2016). Campsite and farm (where you can also work) overlooking the River Nore. 
• 52.6402-7.23074 Tree Grove Camping, Danville House, Newross Road (1.5km from Kilkenny on the R700), ☎ 353 56 7770302, 353 86 830 8845 (mobile), @[email protected]. pitch for two adults from 17 € (2016). Family run campsite. 

Average prices

• 52.634704-7.250295 Aspect Hotel Kilkenny, Smithsland South, Springhill (1.6 km from the center), ☎ 353 56 7783100, @[email protected]. Double from € 52. 
• 52.64948-7.251666 Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny, ☎ 353 56 7721994, @[email protected]. single room from 50 €, double room from 60 € (2016). Check in: 14:00, check-out: 11:30. 
• 52.54043-6.953737 Waterside Guesthouse, Graiguenamanagh (20 km from Kilkenny), ☎ 353 59 972 4246, @[email protected]. rooms from 45 € per night. River view rooms and good restaurant. 
• 52.64675-7.242258 Fanad House, Castle Road, ☎ 353 567764126, @[email protected]. double room from 85 €, single from 50 € (2016). Nice B&B outside the Castle. 
• 52.654208-7.2476669 Kilford Arms, John Street (Close to the train station), ☎ 353 567761018, @[email protected]. double room from 69 €, single from 55 € (2016). 
• 52.65702-7.2557110 Kilkenny Inn Hotel, 15-16 Vicar Street (In the heart of the old town), ☎ 353 56 7772828, @[email protected]. double room from 76 €, single from 51 € (2016). City center hotel with 30 rooms and private parking. 
• 52.59256-7.2636411 Newlands Lodge, Kells Rd, Kilkenny (south from the Kells Road roundabout approximately 5km on the left), ☎ 353 56 7729862, @[email protected]. double room from 80 €, single room from 65 € (2016). Nice B&B a few kilometers from the center. 

High prices

• 52.64953-7.2532612 Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, ☎ 353 56 7723900, @[email protected]. One of the best hotels in Kilkenny. 
• 52.6481-7.196713 Lyrath Estate Hotel, Dublin Road, Kilkenny, ☎ 353 567760088, fax: 353 56 7760089, @[email protected]. Hotel, Spa and conference center about one kilometer from the center. 
• 52.522345-7.18999414 Mount Juliet Conrad Hotel, Thomastown, Kilkenny (20 minutes drive from Kilkenny), ☎ 353 56 7773000 (reception), 353 56 7773010 (reservations), @[email protected]. Luxurious hotel on one of the most beautiful golf courses in Ireland (the Mont Juliet Golf Course). 
• 52.663452.663415 Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road (just 5 minutes from the train and bus stations), ☎ 353 56 7760500, fax: 353 56 7760555, @[email protected]. 4 star hotel with spa and swimming pool 15 minutes walk to the center. 
• 52.649459-7.25132716 The Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street, ☎ 353 567783500, @[email protected]. Some rooms have views of the Castle. 
• 52.65167-7.2492217 Rivercourt Hotel, John Street, ☎ 353 56 7723388, @[email protected]. Beautiful and on the banks of the River Nore. 

Safety

Kilkenny is a very quiet city and crime is almost absent. In an emergency, call 999 or 112.

• 52.65245-7.259644 Kilkenny Garda Station, Dominic Street, ☎ 353 56 7722222, fax: 353 56 7751507. Garda Station (Police). 
• 52.6665-7.26295 St. Luke's General Hospital, Talbot's Inch Villace, ☎ 353 56 7785000, fax: 353 56 7721149. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

There are three post offices in the city center:

• 52.6526-7.253276 Post Office - High street, 73 High Street, ☎ 353 567722719. Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri 9-17: 30; Tue 9: 30-17: 30; Sat 9-13. 
• 52.65568-7.255917 Post Office - Irishtown, 5 Irishtown, ☎ 353 567762327. Mon-Fri 9-17: 30; Sat 9-13. 
• 52.65546-7.246778 Post Office - John'S Green, John'S Green, ☎ 353 567722963. Mon-Fri 9-17: 30; Sat 9-13. 

Keep informed

• The Kilkenny Journal. 

Around

It takes just a few minutes to leave Kilkenny and find yourself in the Irish countryside where other great tourist attractions are hidden. In County Kilkenny alone there are Dunmore Caves, the Jerpoint Abbey^{[link not working]} which dates from the twelfth century and the Kells Augustine Priory, in the village of Kells, one of the most fascinating medieval sites ofisland.

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