Deansground Travel Guide
Kilkenny
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Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
St. John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories You Won’t Expect
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Tour in French with Certified Local Guide
Top hotels in Deansground
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Club House Hotel
Lovely hotel, lots of character! Our room was clean and comfortable, the staff are very friendly and the bar & restaurant are terrific! Excellent breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Perfect location, great staff!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast was good and varied, beer prices outrageous, staff extremely good.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
It was a bit pricy for what you get. Location was good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Staff were amazingly warm and friendly. But although the room seems recently updated with nice furniture the room was dusty-thick dust. Coffee machine was dirty and the room had a lingering stale odor. Bathroom was clean and bed was comfortable so I did not make a complaint about the items listed. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Deansground
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
