Staying in real Irish castles, your journey stretches from the unmissable sights of the Wild Atlantic Way to the hidden treasures of Ireland's Ancient East. While showing you the hidden charms of Irish culture and history, the Castles and Backroads tour ticks all the right boxes when it comes to Irish holidays. The castle hotels you will be staying in are all family owned and the tour operators have a long standing relationship with all the accommodation providers they use.
Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years.
Shenanigans - The Kilkenny City Walk is a fun and historical walking tour of Ireland's Medieval Mile. Book in for a unique and entertaining way to discover Kilkenny City.
Ormonde Language Tours Kilkenny offers guided walking tours of Kilkenny City in French, German and English. The tour passes through the picturesque medieval streets of Kilkenny and the city’s fascinating history is explained by a native of Kilkenny.
Ristorante Rinuccini is an award winning Italian restaurant located in the shadow of Kilkenny Castle on The Parade in Kilkenny City. An established restaurant specialising in native Italian cuisine with an extensive range of Italian wines available.
Yesterdays on Patrick Street in Kilkenny City centre present a unique retail experience with a collection of quality gifts and home accessories inspired by the beauty and elegance of traditional design and craftsmanship.
Start your journey of discovery at the Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny and watch the city’s rich history unfold.
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