Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a …
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Apr 2, 2025
Beautiful castle but traffic noise in the area and crowding dampers the experience. The castle is crowded in the morning with school children who could care less about the castle and history. For les…Full review by Wolfojos
Mar 31, 2025
Incredible tour around a magnificent structure. The repair and restoration is outstanding and the attention to detail that was given is first class. Would highly recommend the tour for the very inter…Full review by Mary O
Mar 24, 2025
Love Irish tours and our driver Seamus was absolutely brilliant. We have traveled extensively and this trip was my favorite by far. Seamus’s recommendations for food and attractions were right on ta…Full review by Quest24653826408
What is the best idea for transportation from the Dublin airport to Cork, by way of Kilkenny Castle? Ideally, we would love a day tour that is not a roundtrip and were to end in Cork.
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Best way is by car. We used a hire car which was convenient and an easy way to access from Dublin. So worth it and no restrictions too !
Should I buy my tickets to the Kilkenny Castle ahead of time for the month of June? I was told by a travel agent that they sell out quickly and you may have to wait hours to get in if you do not have a ticket. If i buy the Heritage card will I be able to get right in or do I wait in line as well? Also, is there a place that I can buy the Heritage card cheaper? I read that it varies from place to place. Debating on buying it ahead of time and having it mailed to my house. Thanks so much for your help.
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Unfortunately I can’t really tell you either because going in March, we had no lines anywhere we went, but I can tell you that I would really make sure and see it, it was great!!! …
Unfortunately I can’t really tell you either because going in March, we had no lines anywhere we went, but I can tell you that I would really make sure and see it, it was great!!! Really like it and it is so pretty at night from the river bridge.
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