- Travel back in time with a tour of Kilkenny Castle, a 12th century fortress in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny in Ireland's southeast.
- Following Norman invasion of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle and a series of walls were built to protect the burghers of what became a Norman merchant town.
- Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle.
- Kilkenny castle is one of the largest and most important castles in Ireland's history dating from as far back as the first decade of the thirteenth century.
- Kilkenny Castle is one of the few restored and furnished castles in Ireland, making it well worth a visit!
- – 9:00 AM: Arrive – Check into your accommodation and grab breakfast on the Medieval Mile. – 10:00 AM: Kilkenny Castle – Start your day with visiting the Castle.
- Kilkenny Castle Ireland is a must see while traveling through Kilkenny. We’ve been to Ireland several times but this was our first stop in Kilkenny.
- Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle has been the jewel of the city of Kilkenny for over 800 years.
- The magnificent Kilkenny Castle sits in beautiful gardens with extensive paths and has overlooked the Nore River for over 900 years.