Harristown Dolmen is known locally as 'Leac an Scail', which means ‘stone of the warrior’. This portal tomb has been constructed using a large capstone resting on two large portal-stones and a pillow stone resting on a back stone. The portal stones are around 14 ft high and the capstone reaches approx 18 ft. Its lower end rests on a smaller, horizontal stone which partly covers the chamber. Traces of cairn survive round about. This is one of the largest dolmens in Ireland and if you are in this area then the Harristown dolmen is well worth a visit. It may also be called ‘Kilmogue’ Dolmen. This Dolmen is well signposted about a kilometre from Harristown Crossroads you take a left down a country lane and the Portal tomb is hidden behind some bushes at the bottom of the laneway.
Discover Jerpoint Glass Studio in Thomastown, County Kilkenny and watch as skilled glassblowers turn molten glass into internationally renowned Jerpoint pieces.
Kells Priory is one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland. The ruins of this Augustine priory are found in Kells County Kilkenny.
Walk among the pastoral Nore Valley landscape on this charming 10.8km trail in County Kilkenny. Connecting Inistioge to Thomastown, you’ll enjoy the valley’s abundance of natural beauty.
Discover Highbank Organic Orchards, County Kilkenny, and check out the rich, fertile soils which produce their delicious apples. Taste organic apple juice and cider made lovingly by the Calder-Potts family.
Learn how to create incredible meals using fresh, local produce at Ryeland House Cookery School on the edge of historic Kilkenny City. Choose from a wide range of courses at this culinary school that’s been operating for almost 30 years.
Nicholas Mosse Pottery and Mill Café is a beautiful studio set in a former flour mill in the picturesque village of Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny. Browse the range of intricately detailed pottery, linen and glass, and enjoy food and drinks in the upstairs café.
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