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Sightseeing Tours

Kilkenny City

Friday, August 14, 2009

Visit the Medieval Capital of Ireland

County Kilkenny is located south of Dublin, about 2 hours drive from the capital. It is a charming county, which offers lush undulating pastureland bisected by winding river valleys. This region has the mildest, sunniest and also the driest weather in Ireland.

Kilkenny City is the best example of a medieval town in Ireland and is attractively situated on the River Nore, which forms the moat of its magnificently restored castle. The name Kilkenny comes from the Irish for "Canice's church", which nowadays refers to the splendid 13th century St Canice's Cathedral, with its ancient stone tower and imposing Gothic interior.

Visit Kilkenny Castle, home of the Butler family for centuries. This 13th century castle has been restored to 18th style and grandeur and is well worth a visit.

Following this a visit to St. Canices Cathedral is a must. Famous for its beautiful wooden hand-carved ceiling, the cathedral houses the effigies of the Butler Family along with other famous families from the Kingdom of Ossory.

Enjoy lunch at 14th century Kyteler's Inn, named after the infamous Dame Alice Kyteler who was burned at the stake for the alleged poisoning of four of her husbands. Or lunch at Langtons award winning pub - Ireland's pub of the year on at least four occasions in the last 10 years.

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure for shopping or personal sightseeing. You must visit the beautiful Kilkenny Design store just opposite the Castle in the restored stables, and visit some of the craftsmen and women who work in the courtyard.

Full Day - Lunch and 1 drink included
Cost: €92.00 per person - Based on a minimum of 30 Guests
Date: Friday, August 14, 2009
Time: 8:00am to 5:30pm

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