- Be sure to put the Medieval town of Kilkenny on your itinerary. The Kilkenny Castle is a must-see site and its garden is a great place for kids to play.
- Kilkenny Castle is a fort in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 to manipulate a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways.
- Common Question: Is Kilkenny Castle Worth Visiting? This is one of Ireland’s most popular gems and if you’re in the area it’s 100% worth a visit.
- But whether it’s a chateau, a castle or a fortress, here it is simply called a “castle”. Let’s jump back in time to discover the secrets of Kilkenny 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.
- Offering an imposing facade and prime defensive position at the highest point of the city, Kilkenny Castle is one of Ireland's unmissable sites.
- Central Ireland, and the County Kilkenny, is where you will find Kilkenny Castle. To get to the castle in Leinster Province, driving is your best bet.
- Visitors can self tour Kilkenny castle guided by leaflets, audio tours, guidebooks or the excellent smartphone app. Extensive park with playground and paths.
- One of the earliest and most important Norman castles in Ireland sits high on a hill overlooking the river Nore at the heart of the city that grew up around it.