Foulksrath Castle (Hostelling International)
Jenkinstown, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Overall:
"It would be a great place to get a few friends together and tell ghost stories." — source Hostelworld
"We would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone going to Kilkenny." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"Friendly staff and clean." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"I don't regret my decision to stay in the castle, but the location had one bus to and from daily so we arrived arond 6pm and caught the 8am bus." — source Hostelworld
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"Men sleeping in womens room was unpleasant because they were so noisy and drunk." — source Hostelworld
More information on Foulksrath Castle (Hostelling International)
Irelands oldest Hostel & it's a 15th Century Castle!!Foulksrath Castle is based 12 kilometres north from the medieval city of Kilkenny (halfway to Durrow). Please note this hostel is NOT in Kilkenny town itself.This lovely 15th century Norman Tower House has many medieval features, including a magnificent dining room & a spiral staircase to upper floors. Ghost Hunters have, in the past, visited the hostel and reported the best ghostly sounds of any place they visited in Ireland. Stories say the daughter of the original owner was killed, resulting in the belief that the castle may be haunted.It is the ideal place to stay for a few days while you explore the many places of interest including heritage sites dating from the Iron Age through to the present day.Check in time at Foulksrath Castle youth hostel is strickly from 5pm-10pm, No check in's after 10pm. Check out is 10am. The hostel is closed to guests between 10am and 5pm.
Directions
From Kilkenny:Road/Car: Located on N77 (follow signs for Durrow), 4km south of village of Ballyragget. Signposted at Connahy junction (N77).Bus: Limited daily bus service via Kilkenny, except Sundays.Buggys Coaches: Tel: 056-4441264. From the Parade (outside Castle), catch Buggys Coaches to Connahy Cross, which is 300m from the youth hostel. There are a few transfers throughout the day; the last one is at 17.30.Taxi: Tel: 087-7944122From Dublin Airport:At Airport Roundabout take second exit onto M1(Dublin), Leave the M1 at Junction 3, then at roundabout take 3rd exit onto M50(Southbound). Leave the M50 at Junction 9 (City Centre, The South) then at the Red Cow Roundabout take 3rd exit onto the N7. Continue forward to join the Motorway M7(Limerick, Cork) Leave the M7 at signpost for Cork (N8). Continue on N8 to Durrow and in Durrow turn left to the N77(Kilkenny). Continue to Ballyragget and then 4km after you'll find the left turn signposted for the youth hostel (or Connahy).
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