The castle itself is certainly a grand echo of Ireland’s past, but there is more besides aged stone walls – classy extras that put it on a short list of must-see Emerald Isle destinations.

Kilkenny captures the many wonders of Ireland Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) ...

Of course, growing up during the Celtic Turtle years of the 1980s and early 90s, it was considered a holiday if you travelled as far as your next door neighbour's house to camp out in the back garden.

Kilkenny Castle mightn’t possess a throne, but between 1391 and 1935, it was the seat of an influential family — the Butlers of Ormonde. ... Kilkenny Castle and gardens.

Kilkenny Castle, located in Kilkenny city on the River Nore, was for centuries the seat of some of Ireland’s most important families. The original structure, an Anglo-Norman stone castle, was ...

Kilkenny Castle, located in County Kilkenny, is a striking example of 19 th-century Irish castles and their architecture. The castle is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and is situated ...

The castle, which evolved over 800 years, is Kilkenny’s anchor attraction.Highlights include its long picture gallery and Victorian nursery. The plaza alongside is a focal point for festivals ...

Located in Kilkenny City, Castle Springs is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house with its very own tennis court Castle Springs, Canal Walk, Kilkenny. Photo: Daft.ie Castle Springs is on the market ...

With views of Kilkenny Castle and the gardens from the beautiful bay windows, and art from the Basil Goulding collection – including some incredible Jack Yeats' paintings – on the walls, this ...