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Dunmore Cave is a limestone cave with a Viking massacre legend and impressive calcite formations, north of Kilkenny city. Located in County Kilkenny, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.
Dunmore Cave
A limestone cave with a Viking massacre legend and impressive calcite formations, north of Kilkenny city.
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FeaturedKilkenny Castle
A 12th-century castle on the River Nore, seat of the Butler family for 500 years and the symbol of medieval Kilkenny.
Burnchurch Castle and Turret
A well-preserved 16th-century tower house with a rare bawn and turret near Kilkenny city.
Killamery High Cross
A 9th-century high cross with fine carving in the churchyard at Killamery.
Kells Priory
One of the largest medieval walled priories in Ireland, a fortified Augustinian complex on the King’s River.
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Kilkenny House Hotel
A 3-star hotel in Kilkenny city in Ireland’s Ancient East. 2.2 km from Kilkenny Castle.
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Avila
A 3-star B&B in Kilkenny city in Ireland’s Ancient East. 2.1 km from Kilkenny Castle. Rated 4.6 on Google.
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Glendine Inn
A 2-star guesthouse in Kilkenny city in Ireland’s Ancient East. 1.9 km from Kilkenny Castle. Rated 4.3 on Google.
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Mena House
A 3-star B&B in Kilkenny city in Ireland’s Ancient East. 1.7 km from Kilkenny Castle. Rated 4.9 on Google.
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The Brog Maker
Spacious Castlecomer Road roadhouse with traditional carvery and gardens
The Nore Bar Kilkenny
Riverside Kilkenny local on John’s Quay with open turf fire
FeaturedBrewery Corner Kilkenny
Dedicated craft beer taproom opened by O’Hara’s Carlow Brewing Company
Cleere’s Bar & Theatre
Traditional pub and arts venue on Parliament Street with artisanal sausages