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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Mar 21, 2025
I enjoyed our visit to the castle. The castle grounds itself is beautiful. Inside the castle has so much to see. I loved the huge rugs and portraits on display.Full review by melfred_20
Mar 17, 2025
We took the guided tour and it was great. Our guide explained the history of the castle and the family that lived there. I learned a lot about the castle and the city of Kilkenny. There are stairs so…Full review by Constance F
Mar 16, 2025
This castle can't be missed to visit, OPW did a marvellous job bringing back the castle to life. We did a self-guided tour. The Gallery Hall was the highlight. Unfortunately we couldn't access the QR…Full review by S K
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 !
Can a guided tour accommodate a handicapped/wheelchair patron?
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The castle is quite old and I didn’t see that it could accommodate wheelchairs but I may be wrong. I suggest you contact them directly. If the castle is not accessible I …
The castle is quite old and I didn’t see that it could accommodate wheelchairs but I may be wrong. I suggest you contact them directly. If the castle is not accessible I would still recommend visiting the grounds and environs.
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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