Have a laugh at The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
In 1995 Irish town of Kilkenny decided to start a festival of comedy. It became a major success and still … more
Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny
I remember hearing the local legend of St. Nicholas being buried near Jerpoint Abbey when I visited in 2008. We … more
Knockroe Passage Tomb: Knockroe, Co Kilkenny
Knockroe Passage tomb can be found on the picturesque slopes above the Lingaun River. Originally Knockroe would have been a… more
Mysterious Memorial: Urlingford, Co Kilkenny
A passerby may miss the roadside memorial for Martin Eugene Bryan near Freshford as they might be distracted by the … more
Treasure Hunting at the Kilkenny Car Boot Sale: Brownstown, Co Kilkenny
There’s a little bit of everything at this large car boot sale just outside of Kilkenny city (FYI – car … more
Kenny’s Well: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
He goes by several names… Kenny, Cainnech, Canice, Canicus, Kenneth. The 6th century saint even lends his moniker to the … more
The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
The Ruins of Kells Priory: Kells, Co Killkenny
Kells Priory is tucked away in the countryside. Visitors climb up a small hill to see an acre or so … more
The Bridge from Circle of Friends: Inistioge, Co Kilkenny
The village of Inistioge played a starring role in the 1995 movie “”Circle of Friends based on the Maeve Binchy best … more
Longest Monkey Puzzle Tree Avenue in Europe: Inistiogue, Co Kilkenny
The restored Victorian gardens at Woodstock provide an enjoyable walk, and the Monkey Puzzle Tree with its jigsaw-shaped branches delivers … more
Wax-Encased Relics of Saint Victoria: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Built between 1843 and 1857 amidst the Great Famine, St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny houses a number of notable statues, … more
