This St. Patrick’s Festival weekend we want to encourage you to explore our beautiful medieval city and extend your stay with some great deals on local attractions and tours! Kilkenny is an easy day-trip from Dublin or a great place to spend a few nights!
Step into the past; explore almost 1500 years of history and the oldest medieval building in the city, with a 20% discount on pre-booked tickets at St. Canice’s Cathedral. Get a free gift at Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum, try your hand at hurling with a 20% discount on Hurling Tours Ireland or get a free tour of the Smithwick’s Experience if your name is Patrick, Patricia or similar!
St. Patrick’s Festival events are also taking place in venues and attractions around the city including: A night of Irish Music Concert with Iarla Ó Lionáird and more in St. Canice’s Cathedral on March 13th; dancing, music and storytelling workshops in Rothe House on Saturday 14th; History Talks in Kilkenny Castle, children’s shows in Butler House Garden and Déise Medieval at Craft Yard. Or why not take them all in with an evening walking tour around Kilkenny city with Shenanigans Walks!
Discounts available:
Other attractions in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle – 800 year old castle in the heart of Kilkenny’s medieval city.
Rothe House – 16th Century Merchant House
Butler Gallery – Art Gallery, Exhibitions & Tours
Craft Yard & National Craft Gallery – Exhibitions, Craft Gallery and Local Craft Shops
Food & Drinks Experiences in Kilkenny & County
Experience Sullivan’s Brewing Company – home to Ireland’s Oldest Brewery. Tours & Tastings.
Kyteler’s Inn – Whiskey Tasting Experiences and Irish Coffee Making Workshops
Kilkenny Food Tours – Take a bite out of Kilkenny!
Top Tip!
Kilkenny is a small city so it’s super easy to get around. No attraction is more than a 15-20 minute walk away from the other. You’ll have plenty of time to get from events to attractions. With lots of great places to eat and drink in between!