Kilkenny
Medieval Mile of merchants and culture
A small medieval city with well-preserved historic architecture and monuments along the Medieval Mile. Tour 12th-century Kilkenny Castle and this Cultural capital with a thriving creative community and contemporary craft and design studios a plenty.
Discover Kilkenny
Built along the River Nore in the central part of the county of Leinster. Kilkenny is named after an early church of St. Canice, still revered at St. Canice’s Cathedral.
Smithwick’s Kilkenny Experience – Immerse yourself in the story of Smithwick’s, told as only a local knows how. Where 300 years of history combine with extraordinary brewing innovations. Get stuck in with hands on experiences, mill the malt, stir the mash and smell the hops for a complete sense of the brewing process.
Nicholas Mosse Pottery – Nicholas Mosse revived Irish sponge ware in 1976 having trained in England and Japan. This honest practice uses simple shapes applied with a cut sponge. In an old stone mill along the River Nore visit the shop that boasts a complete range of every shape and pattern created. Glance behind the scenes as each handmade piece undergoes a 20-step process.
