Butler Gallery

 
Volunteers required from April to September for general art gallery duties.
 
Contact:  Ailish Feehan/Pauline Swaine Telephone: 056 7761106
Location:  Kilkenny Castle
 

Tynan's Walking Tour

 
Pat Tynan’s historical walking tour brings to life the history of this Mediaeval Capital of Ireland. The one-hour tour departs from the Tourist Office on Rose Inn St, Kilkenny. Tours for the Winter months November to March are by appointment only. Tours are held 7 days a week from mid March to October.
 
Contact:  Pat Tynan Telephone: 087 2651745

Saint Canice's Cathedral

 
Saint Canice's Cathedral
Impressive Cathedral, completed in 1285. The second longest Cathedral in Ireland. Look out for the small-scale model of the city, as it was in 1640.
Opening hours:  January to March and October to December: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Sundays 2pm to 4pm.
April, May and September: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Sundays 2pm to 5pm.
June, July and August: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm. Sundays 2pm to 6pm.

Rothe House

 
A restored 1594 Tudor merchant’s house. An interesting museum collection and an early 17th century garden are amongst many items of interest in addition to the house itself. Family research service available.
 
Open: April to October, Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5pm and Sundays 3pm-5pm.   Closed in November 2010 for three months for conservation work.
Guided tours for large groups, book in advance. 
Cost: adults €5, senior citizens/students €4 
Telephone: 056 7722893 

Nore View Folk and Heritage Museum

 
A private collection of over 10,000 items that will take you back in time. A great history lesson!  Well worth a visit. Monuments of history of Oliver Cromwell, King William, evictions and military display. Open 7 days, 10am-6pm.  Admission fee.
 
Contact: Seamus Lawlor Telephone: 056 7727749 
Location: Danesfort Rd, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny  
 

Kilkenny Castle

 
A 12th century castle, remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parkland, was the principal seat of the Butler family. Two wings of the Castle have been restored to their 19th century splendour and include a library, drawing room and the magnificent long gallery. The final phase of restoration is complete and includes a state of the art conference centre which is situated in one of the castle’s 12th century towers. The River wing also houses the Butler Gallery of contemporary art.
 

Kells Priory

 
Spectacular Augustinian Priory ruins in the heart of Kilkenny countryside. Open all year. Free.
 
Location: Kells Village, Co Kilkenny
 

Jerpoint Abbey

 
Said to be the finest Cistercian monastic ruins in Ireland. Of particular note are the superb cloisters, some very early effigies and the east rose window. There is a visitor centre, accessible for disabled people, with exhibition and guide service.
 
Open daily.  March to end of May, 10am to 5pm
      June to mid September, 9.30am to 6pm
      November, 10am to 4pm.
Rest of year, open for pre-arranged groups only. Last admission one hour before closing time.
 

Dunmore Cave

 
Fascinating limestone cave. Viewing by guided tour. Visitor centre, tea room.
 
Opening hours: March to mid-June 9.30am-5pm
            mid-June to mid-September 9.30am-6.30pm
            mid-September to October 9.30am-5pm
            November to March Saturday, Sunday and
            Public Holidays 10am-5pm.
            Last admission one hour before closing.
Cost:  Child/Student €1, Adults €3, Senior Citizens and Groups €2,
      Family rate €8.

Duiske Abbey

 
Duiske Abbey
An early Cistercian (1204) Abbey. Look out for the large effigy of the knight, known locally as the "Crusader" and the early mediaeval floor tiles.
 
There is also an Abbey Visitor Centre with a shop and an exhibition of Christian art which is open all year, Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, closed at week-ends.
 
Location:  Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny 
Telephone: 059 9724238
 

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