# Dunmore Cave

> Dunmore Cave is a lesser-known spot in Co. Kilkenny. A limestone cave with a Viking massacre legend and impressive calcite formations, north of Kilkenny city.

- Page: https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems/dunmore-cave
- Section: [Hidden Gems](https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems)
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## Key facts

- **County:** Kilkenny
- **Province:** Leinster
- **Destination:** Kilkenny
- **Coordinates:** 52.67200, -7.29100

## Booking and links

- [More information](https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/dunmore-cave/)

## Details

**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.

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