Kilkenny Medieval City is over 400 Years Old…...

Suggested Activities in Kilkenny:

Kilkenny is an old Norman settlement built on the River Nore. The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny city is the closest hotel in Kilkenny to Kilkenny Castle and is central to most tourist attractions in Kilkenny city. Top tourist attractions in County Kilkenny include:

• Kilkenny Castle - The original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (c.1146-1219) during the thirteenth century. The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny boasts wonderful views of the historic Kilkenny castle.
• St Canices Cathedral - The second longest cathedral in Ireland and with a round tower offering fabulous views of Kilkenny city. Only 15 minutes walk from The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny.
• Discovery Park Castlecomer - Where History and Science Come Alive Only 25km outside Kilkenny city from The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny.
• Nicolas Mosse Pottery - Wonderful pottery shop set inside an old flour mill in Bennetsbridge just 5 miles outside Kilkenny city away from The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny.
• Kilkenny Folk Museum - Kilkenny Folk Museum in Bennetsbridge Kilkenny. Let Seamus guide you through his huge collection of items from the last century.
• Tynans Bridge House Bar - Tynans is a classic bar in Killkenny and is one of the oldest pubs in Kilkenny with a tradition and atmosphere to match. Located within 5 minute walk of The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny.
• Rothe House - The House is open to the public as a Museum, displaying some of the 2,500 artefacts collected by the Society since its founding in 1947. 15 minute walk from The Pembroke Kilkenny 
• Butler Gallery - Museum in Kilkenny Castle. Only 5 minute walk from The Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny
• Woodstock Gardens - The gardens, overlooking the River Nore Valley, offer the visitor a wide variety of attractions and are a most relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day It is about 6km from Kilkenny city. 
• Black Abbey Kilkenny city - Black Abbey houses some of the most stunning stained-glass windows, including favoured Irish saints Patrick and Brigid, and a large set of panels depicting 15 mysteries of the Rosary.

Events

Kilkenny City, once the medieval capital of Ireland is a booming, lively town perfect for your leisure break in Ireland. Each year Kilkenny hosts a number of international festivals and the city is a popular tourist destination with plenty to see and do.

2011 Kilkenny Calendar of Events

Click here to view events that are taking place in Kilkenny City and also at The Pembroke Hotel for 2011.