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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Oct 28, 2024
This was a scheduled stop on a tour. It was a great castle and was in very good shape. We did the self guided tour which is fine to do. This stop is recommended. Full review by John S
Oct 26, 2024
We did the guided tour and had a phenomenal experience. We got a behind the scenes look at the castle led by a local expert, Patricia. She even gave us a great recommendation for a local lunch after … Full review by 696cassandral
Oct 24, 2024
Really enjoyed the grounds & Kelkenny Castle. Great guided audio tour by scanning the QR code. It walked you through each area with loads of information. Very enjoyable. Full review by 1SR1
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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We rented a car so we could make our own schedule. It's not a bad drive, especially for Americans who are used to driving long distances
Can a guided tour accommodate a handicapped/wheelchair patron?
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The castle is quite old and I didn’t see that it could accommodate wheelchairs but I may be wrong. I suggest you contact them directly. If the castle is not accessible I …
The castle is quite old and I didn’t see that it could accommodate wheelchairs but I may be wrong. I suggest you contact them directly. If the castle is not accessible I would still recommend visiting the grounds and environs.
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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Unfortunately I can’t really tell you either because going in March, we had no lines anywhere we went, but I can tell you that I would really make sure and see it, it was great!!! …
Unfortunately I can’t really tell you either because going in March, we had no lines anywhere we went, but I can tell you that I would really make sure and see it, it was great!!! Really like it and it is so pretty at night from the river bridge.
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