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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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Mar 21, 2025
I enjoyed our visit to the castle. The castle grounds itself is beautiful. Inside the castle has so much to see. I loved the huge rugs and portraits on display.Full review by melfred_20
Mar 17, 2025
We took the guided tour and it was great. Our guide explained the history of the castle and the family that lived there. I learned a lot about the castle and the city of Kilkenny. There are stairs so…Full review by Constance F
Mar 16, 2025
This castle can't be missed to visit, OPW did a marvellous job bringing back the castle to life. We did a self-guided tour. The Gallery Hall was the highlight. Unfortunately we couldn't access the QR…Full review by S K
Booking online ensures entry and minimises queueing times at busy sites. A limited amount of tickets are also available to purchase on the day on a first-come first-served...
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