Kilkenny Castle
A 12th-century Norman castle set in extensive parklands along the River Nore. The grounds and park are free, while the guided interior tour charges only a few euros.
City in Ireland
Kilkenny
3 things to see
A compact medieval city built around a castle on the River Nore, with Smithwick’s brewery and a craft beer scene that has earned it the title of Ireland’s brewing capital. The Medieval Mile connects the castle to the cathedral through narrow lanes lined with pubs where a pint costs less than in Dublin or Galway, and the castle grounds and riverside walks are free to wander. It sits on the rail line between Dublin and Cork, making it a cheap and easy stop on a southern Ireland loop.
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Medieval Mile
The walkable spine of Kilkenny's old town, running from the castle to the cathedral past medieval slipways, Tudor inns, and stone townhouses. The entire route is free to walk.
St Canice's Cathedral
Ireland's second-longest medieval cathedral with a 9th-century round tower you can climb for rooftop views of the city. The tower climb costs a small fee, but the cathedral grounds are free.
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