Kilkenny Things to Do

The Craft Council of Ireland is the driving force that has steered the art and craft industry towards prosperity, growth and quality. It has almost 1700 registered members and more numbers are being added constantly. The major... more

The Blackbird Gallery boasts of both National and International Works on canvas and paper. Artists such as William Crozier, Anne Madden feature at the gallery that opened in 2004. Since then it has undergone expansion and has e... more

This course was established in 1896 and is mostly flat. A feature of the course are the four par 3s which are between 137m and 192m in length. The course also features a Fulacht Fiadh or ancient Irish kitchen which dates back a... more

Nowlan Park is the Mecca of Kilkenny Hurling fans and the home of the recently rather beleagured Kilkenny Hurling team. If you have never seen hurling, it is a unique Irish national game played with a small hard leather ball an... more

The thrills and spills of adventure sport can be found here with quad motorbikes, indoor shooting, archery and clay pigeon shooting all on offer to the outdoor enthuasiast. Located 2km from Kilkenny, the centre offers quad moto... more

There's always been a significant minority of people that find Smithwicks ale a refreshing alternative to the "pint of plain", and the Smithwick's HQ is proud of the fact that it happens to be the oldest brewery in Ireland. Con... more

Although only established in 1993, the Watergate Theatre has become a focal point for much of the theatrical activity in Kilkenny city and county. The venue plays host to a variety of both visiting productions and local amateur... more

The tone of this establishment is set by the prominently displayed sign in the front window which lets you know that Egans is the meeting place of the Wolfe Tone Celtic Supporters Club. Rangers fans beware, I guess. Buses are o... more

There was a time in Ireland when it was commonplace for pubs and groceries to be housed in the same place. One stop shopping, if you will, although it probably prolonged the process. Tynan's has cleverly maintained the layout f... more

As simple, unpretentious and unmistakably Irish as a pint of stout, Andrew Ryan's is always a pleasure to visit. Forget the theme pubs, here's the genuine article: traditional music sessions reverberate through the pleasant woo... more