Kilkenny Things to Do

This curious 18th-century tower was first built in 1761 by Alderman William Colles. Originally used for commercial purposes, the Tholsel was destroyed by fire in 1981. Now superbly restored, the building is home to the offices... more

Located just outside the town of Bennetsbridge, this picturesque location is home to a museum featuring an interesting collection of exhibits that seek to provide an insight into the domestic lives of Irish people in days gone... more

The friars from the Capuchin Friary next door obviously approve of this place - it's impossible to spend 30 minutes here without seeing one of them popping in for a snack or a cup of tea. The Friary Cafe is a small pleasant pla... more

Dreams of diving at the Great Barrier Reef, admiring the shoals of brightly colored fish and rainbow-like coral can now become a reality thanks to the personable chaps at Scubaleisure. Anyone wanting to learn how to scuba dive... more

Being close to Granada Studios, this classic Holts pub is the regular haunt of several Coronation Street stars and has even been used in filming on more than one occasion. Although only recently built, it is traditionally style... more

Tucked away at the quiet end of William Street, the Kilkenny Methodist Church was built in 1838. It has a Sunday service at noon. The minister is Reverend Stepben Taylor. The church is not always open, and it may be worth check... more

This two-room establishment caters in the main to a fairly regular local crowd, but visitors should certainly feel welcome. Both rooms are quite long with little difference between them, except there's a good pool table in one... more

Phelan's is a cool dark pub much favored by an older, local crowd. It is well-located for a quiet pint before or after theatre performances in the Watergate. Its perfection as a spot for an afternoon pint and chat is added to b... more

Located in the charming village of Thomastown, Carroll's is one of the more popular pubs in County Kilkenny - but it never really gets too busy. The establishment has been recently refurbished, but thankfully not at the expense... more

Tucked away behind Deansgate railway station, this busy, red-brick built, traditionally-styled pub dates from the middle of the 19th century and is apparently home to its own resident ghost. Catering for different types of clie... more