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1. Black Abbey
Nobody is sure why this Dominican church, founded in 1225, is named Black Abbey. It may be because the Dominicans wore black capes over their white...
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2. Capuchin Friary
- The Capuchins have been in Kilkenny since 1699 but the present friary was built in 1847. The altarpiece in the church is a notable painting of... read more
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3. High Street
- As visitors walk down the gray stone sidewalks of Kilkenny's High Street, they will find themselves passing by attractive souvenir shops, clothing... read more
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4. Callan Golf Club
- First founded in 1929, this relatively unchallenging 18-hole course is set amongst parkland and features two small lakes within its 5844 yardage.... read more
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5. Butler Gallery
- Located within the splendid grounds of the spectacular Kilkenny Castle, the Butler Art Gallery plays host to a a variety of exhibits by both Irish... read more
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6. Kilkenny Racing Festival
- Horse-racing is a very popular sport in Kilkenny, and meetings are held regularly throughout the year at Gowran Park. The Kilkenny Racing Festival... read more
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7. Dunmore Caves
This gloomy series of chambers, formed over millions of years, contains some fine calcite formations. Known to humans for many centuries, the cave...
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8. Bennettsbridge
- Located four miles south of Kilkenny, Bennetsbridge is a charming village on one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Nore. The village's... read more
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9. Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre
- Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre is located just outside Kilkenny near Kilmanagh. This open-air stage hosts events mostly during the height of the... read more
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10. Countryside Leisure Activity Centre
- The thrills and spills of adventure sport can be found here with quad motorbikes, indoor shooting, archery and clay pigeon shooting all on offer... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- Kilkenny is known as a tourism center for Ireland, but is also a getaway for the Irish themselves. It has numerous festivals in the summer ranging from music to dance-offs, comedy to art shows, and the town erupts in a pride of sport if the hurling or Gaelic football team makes it close to the cozy confines of Croke Park for the finals. If you want to see some genuine human craziness, seeing a hurling game is as good a time as any.
