Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a …
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Dec 9, 2024
A true gem among the Irish castles. Nicely preserved, restored, and maintained. The king's hall's tapestries are simply stunning, and the front garden flawless Full review by titor_6791
Dec 5, 2024
The castle was on our list of things to visit during our overnight trip to Kilkenny. It is possible to spend a few hours here exploring, while taking in all of the information, authentic furniture a… Full review by sarah Jane H
Nov 30, 2024
If you have mobility issues beware. I asked when purchasing tickets if there are a lot of steps. They said only a few. Wrong! Lots of them and some are quite steep. The interior had been redone to lo… Full review by 33nancyl
What is the best idea for transportation from the Dublin airport to Cork, by way of Kilkenny Castle? Ideally, we would love a day tour that is not a roundtrip and were to end in Cork.
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Best way is by car. We used a hire car which was convenient and an easy way to access from Dublin. So worth it and no restrictions too !
Can a guided tour accommodate a handicapped/wheelchair patron?
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Hi there The period rooms on the ground floor are fully wheelchair accessible. The upper floors are only accessible via staircases at present. I hope you will find thi information …
Hi there The period rooms on the ground floor are fully wheelchair accessible. The upper floors are only accessible via staircases at present. I hope you will find thi information useful. don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries. 056 7704106 Best regards Maelle
Should I buy my tickets to the Kilkenny Castle ahead of time for the month of June? I was told by a travel agent that they sell out quickly and you may have to wait hours to get in if you do not have a ticket. If i buy the Heritage card will I be able to get right in or do I wait in line as well? Also, is there a place that I can buy the Heritage card cheaper? I read that it varies from place to place. Debating on buying it ahead of time and having it mailed to my house. Thanks so much for your help.
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I would buy ahead of time to be safe. We went in Feb so it was quiet. But what I hear from everyone is that it gets really busy in June!
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