Historical visitor attractions and heritage monuments in Kilkenny
There are hundreds of historical sites in county Kilkenny but I’ve just listed about 50 of the main ones here. If you have time, it’s a great way to spend a day or two driving around the county and visiting these and seeing the Kilkenny up close. However, if you’ve not got a few days to spare, it’s probably best to Google one or two mentioned below and see which ones you’d like to visit most.
Abbey Meadow / Callan Augustinian Friary
Website: Abbey Meadow / Callan Augustinian Friary
Telephone:
Location: Mill Ln, Callan North,
Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
https: Abbey Meadow
Aghaviller Church And Round Tower
Website:Aghaviller Church And Round Tower
Telephone:
Location: New Line, Castlehale,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Aghaviller Church And Round Tower
Ahenny High Crosses
Website: Ahenny High Crosses
Telephone:
Location: CJ74+2M Ahenny, County Tipperary via
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Ahenny High Crosses
Black Abbey
Website: Black Abbey
Telephone: +353567721279
Location: Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Black Abbey
Butler House & Garden
Website: Butler House & Garden
Telephone: +353 56 776 5707
Location: 16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Butler House & Garden
Callan Workhouse Union
Website: Callan Workhouse Union
Telephone: +353 56 772 5634
Location: Callan, Geraldine,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Callan Workhouse Union
Church of St John The Evangelist
Website: Church of St John The Evangelist
Telephone: +353 56 772 1072
Location: Dublin Rd, Highhays, Kilkenny City,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Church of St John The Evangelist
Coal Mining Museum
Website: Coal Mining Museum
Telephone: +353 56 444 0707
Location: The Estate Yard, Drumgoole, Castlecomer,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 HY7X, Ireland
Google Maps: Coal Mining Museum
Duiske Abbey
Website: Duiske Abbey
Telephone:
Location: Main St, Graiguenamanagh,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Duiske Abbey
Dunmore Caves
Website: Dunmore Caves
Telephone: +353 56 776 7726
Location: Castlecomer Rd, Inchabride,
Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Dunmore Caves
Edmund Rice Centre, Westcourt
Website: Edmund Rice Centre, Westcourt
Telephone: +353567725141
Location: Callan South, Callan,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Edmund Rice Centre, Westcourt
Gáirdín an Ghorta
Website: Gáirdín an Ghorta
Telephone:
Location: Sheepstown, Dunnamaggan, Newmarket
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps:Gáirdín an Ghorta
Grace’s Old Castle
Website: Grace’s Old Castle
Telephone:
Location: Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny City,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Grace’s Old Castle
Hole in the Wall
Website: Hole in the Wall
Telephone:
Location: Hole in the Wall, 17 High St, Gardens,
Kilkenny, R95 TY30
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Goggle Maps: Hole in the Wall
Jerpoint Abbey
Website: Jerpoint Abbey
Telephone: +353 56 772 4623
Location: Jockeyhall, Thomastown,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Jerpoint Abbey
Jerpoint Park – Tomb Effigy of St. Nicholas
Website: Jerpoint Park
Telephone: +353 86 606 1449
Location: Jerpoint, Thomastown,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Jerpoint Park
Kells Priory
Website: Kells Priory
Telephone:
Location: Kellsborough, Co. Kilkenny
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kells Priory
Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Website: Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Telephone: +353567727105
Location: Stoneen, Kilfane,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Kilkenny Castle
Website: Kilkenny Castle
Telephone: +353567704100
Location: The Parade, Collegepark,
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Great War Memorial
Website: Kilkenny Great War Memorial
Telephone: +353 86 336 9080
Location: 10 Irishtown, Gardens, Kilkenny City,
R95 DH32, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilkenny Great War Memorial
Kilkenny Famine Experience
Website: Kilkenny Famine Experience
Telephone: +353567777600
Location: Hebron Rd, Highhays, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilkenny Famine Experience
Kilkieran High Crosses
Website: Kilkieran High Crosses
Telephone:
Location: Knockglass,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilkieran High Crosses
Killamery High Cross
Website: Killamery High Cross
Telephone:
Location: Springmount,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: killamery High Cross
Kilree High Cross & Round Tower
Website: Kilree High Cross & Round Tower
Telephone:
Location: New Line, Castlehale, Kilree,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilree High Cross & Round Tower
Knockroe Passage Tomb
Website: Knockroe Passage Tomb
Telephone:
Location: Knockroe, Inchnaglough,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Knockroe Passage Tomb
Kytelers Inn
Website: Kytelers Inn
Telephone: +353 56 772 1064
Location: St Kieran’s Street, Gardens, Kilkenny City,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kytelers Inn
Leac an Scail, Kilmogue Dolmen
Website: Kilmogue Dolmen
Telephone:
Location: CP3Q+73 Knocklow,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Kilmogue Dolmen
Maudlin Castle
Website: Maudlin Castle
Telephone:
Location: 30 Maudlin St, Highhays, Kilkenny City,
R95 Y8NE, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Maudlin Castle
Medieval Mile Museum
Website: Medieval Mile Museum
Telephone: +353567817022
Location: Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Medieval Mile Museum
Rothe House & Garden
Website: Rothe House & Garden
Telephone: +353567722893
Location: 16 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Rothe House & Garden
Saint Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower
Website: Saint Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower
Telephone: +353567764971
Location: Coach Rd, Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Saint Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower
Saint Francis Abbey
Website: Saint Francis Abbey
Telephone:
Location: 31 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny City, R95 ETY5
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps:Saint Francis Abbey
Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Website: Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Telephone: +353872420033
Location: James’s St, Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
St Mullins Ecclesiastical Village
Website:St Mullins Ecclesiastical Village
Telephone:
Location: Ballyknock
Co. Carlow Via County Kilkenny,
Ireland
Google Maps: St Mullins Ecclesiastical Village
Smithwick’s Experience
Website: Smithwick’s Experience
Telephone: +353567786377
Location: 44 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Smithwick’s Experience
Talbots Tower
Website: Talbots Tower
Telephone:
Location: Gardens, Kilkenny City,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Talbots Tower
The Tholsel, Kilkenny
Website:
Telephone:
Location: High Street, Kilkenny City
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: The Tholsel, Kilkenny
Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Website: Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Telephone: +353 56 775 8797
Location: Woodstock Arboretum, Inistioge,
County Kilkenny, Ireland
Google Maps: Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Kilkenny’s History and Heritage
If you are staying in Kilkenny City or in one of the towns, many have local heritage trails. Check out the local tourist information office and they will point you in the right direction. If you want a guided tour, have a look at this List of Tour Guides that I’ve put together. Or if you are looking for things to do, check out the lists for the various towns below.
Bennettsbridge Callan Castlecomer Freshford Goresbridge Graiguenamanagh Inistioge Kilkenny City Thomastown Urlingford
Kilkenny – Over 100 tourist attractions or things to do
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