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Home - Interior - Bedrooms - Grounds - Location - History - Reservations Kilkenny & Places of Interest PLACES OF INTEREST Within half an hour’s drive :- Kilkenny City Recognised as the mediaeval Capital of Ireland this beautiful city is a fascinating place to visit. St Canices Cathedral , Kilkenny Castle, Black Abbey, Rothe House, Shee Alms House to name just a few of the historical sites. A wide range of good shops, pubs and restaurants make a visit to Kilkenny a must. Kells Priory Situated on the Kings River amidst rich farmland, this C12th site is a complete walled area connecting seven dwelling towers, inside which are the bones of as Augustinian abbey. Jerpoint Abbey Established in the C12th this is one of Ireland’s finest Cistercian ruins. According to local legend St Nicholas (or Santa Claus) is buried near the abbey. Dunmore Caves These limestone caves were described in ancient annals as the darkest place in Ireland. Stalactites,stalagmites and columns, including the six metre Market Cross stalagmite are well presented. Bennettsbridge A tiny hamlet on the River Nore - has two of Ireland’s most renowned potteries – Stoneware Jackson and Nicholas Mosse. Also home of the famous Chesneau Leather. Callan Just outside the town is the neat thatched cottage where Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers was born Brod Tullaroan Ten miles. from Callan the Brod Tullaroan homestead incorporates a C17th Thatched Mansion, the Lory Meagher Museum of Hurling and the Grace Cultural Centre. Carrick-on-Suir Ormond Castle is the finest surviving Tudor manor house in Ireland When Black Tom Butler died, the 10th Earl of Ormonde, the Ormondes abandoned Carrick for Kilkenny. Within an hour’s drive Waterford Another mediaeval city with several historical sites to be visited. Perhaps best known for it’s famous Waterford Crystal, situated two km out of the town on the Cork Road. Cahir A Heritage Town which is the site of Cahir Castle which is one of Ireland’s largest and best preserved castles. Swiss Cottage Close to Cahir town this is a superb example of an early C19th ‘cottage orne’ with it’s fairytale thatch and C19th Parisien wallpaper designed by John Nash Cashel The Rock of Cashel which rises majestically over the town is one of Ireland’s greatest historical sites. The town has a folk museum, Irish music centre and a library with some rare manuscripts, also some lovely pubs and restaurants. Gardens Kilfane – Thomastown (½ hour) Kilmokea – New Ross (1 hour) Lisnavagh – Rathvilly (1 hour) Mount Congreve – Waterford (1 hour) Activities Golf Mount Juliet Championship – 8 miles Kilkenny 18 holes – 12 miles Carrick on Suir 18 holes – 15 miles Castlecomer 9 holes – 22 miles Horse Racing Gowran Park ½ hour Punchestown 1½ hours Clonmel ½ hour Limerick Junction 1 hour The Curragh 1½ hours Cashel 1 hour Tramore 1 hour Cultural Kilkenny Arts Week 3rd week August Kilkenny Cat Laughs Whit Weekend Wexford Opera Festival Craft Trail The famous Kilkenny Crafts Trail is close by; it includes Stoneware Jackson Pottery, Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Chesneau Leather Goods, Rudolf Heltzel Jewellery and Jerpoint Glass. Eating Out There are a growing number of good restaurants in the area within ½ hours drive – sadly none are within walking distance but taxis can be arranged Other activities that can be arranged in the area :- Horse Riding Hunting Trout and Salmon Fishing Flying Canoeing Cycling
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Ballaghtobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny |
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Tel :- + 353 (0)56-25227 - Fax :- +353 (0)56 25712 |
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