Yoga courses available mornings and evenings. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Qualified instructor.

Located 11km from Kilkenny City, Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre is a deep, worked-out quarry. The Amphitheatre holds a variety of events over the summer months from puppet theatre to Mozart, treasure trails to traditional music, the massed ranks of the Garda Band to solo performers. A stunning setting, coupled with near-perfect natural acoustics, make a performance at Ballykeeffe a must-see event for locals and visitors alike.

Playground with unrestricted access, open all year round.

For children aged 2 to 12.

Founded in 1225 this is one of Ireland’s oldest churches and is still in use by the Dominicans by whom it was founded.

Look out for the excellent examples of modern and antique stained glass windows, the wooden roof and the stonework.

Nearby on Abbey St is the last existing remnant of the entrance gate in the medieval city walls.

Butler Gallery is the leading contemporary art gallery and museum, with a permanent collection, in the South East of Ireland.  Butler Gallery is a free attraction and runs engaging public events for a wide variety of audiences, including: free bookable tours for groups, week-end activities for children, tailored exhibition visits for people living with dementia and their families, and bookable verbal description tours for people who are blind/visually impaired.  Butler Gallery is open year round, with diverse exhibitions by Irish and international artists.  Entry is free.

Castlecomer Discovery Park is one of Ireland’s best adventure parks, located on 80 acres of stunning woodlands and lakes.  We have a full range of activities for all ages, including Ireland’s longest zip wire, high ropes courses, tree top walk, archery, axe throwing, boating, canoeing, orienteering, childrens play zones, education programmes, corporate team building, craftyard shopping and cafés.

Themed events throughout the year, including Easter activities and Santa at Christmas!

18-hole course, par 72, bar facilities available. Visitors welcome. From age 8 upwards

Open for membership.

An intimate theatre seating up to 70 people. Bands and plays performed by local and touring groups. Details in Kilkenny People. Also available for functions. Find us on Facebook.

An interactive multimedia exhibition dealing with the history and prehistory of the Castlecomer coalmines: coal formation, fossils and mining history.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - Tuition and all equipment provided. Adults only. Outdoors. Pre-booking required.  See also rifle shooting and archery.

Learn to dance for weddings and social occasions. Tuition in waltzing, tango, foxtrot, jive, quick step, Latin and old time. Professional teacher. Classes for absolute beginners to advanced. Classes Wednesday, 8 pm to 9:30 pm.

This enthusiastic group stages an annual pantomime in February.

New members welcome.

Auditions in October. Regular rehearsals, October to February.

An early Cistercian (1204) Abbey. Look out for the large effigy of the knight, known locally as the “Crusader” and the early medieval floor tiles.

Open 9am to 5.30pm (summer months) and 9am to 5pm (winter months).

This annual event offers a range of activities, including a scarecrow making competition. Don't miss this fun event!

This traditional festival is based in Slieverue village and includes talks on local and national history, traditional music and children’s historical tour, poetry readings and tours to historical locations.

Kilkenny is known for its food and craft culture and these are celebrated on the Trail Kilkenny Food and Craft Experience Trail! Watch highly skilled, master crafters at work, join a guided tour, get an exciting hands on experience and sample delicious food and drink, as you discover the history and culture with some of Kilkenny’s most renowned craft and food providers.

The Playground Next Door- Playground with unrestricted access.

Five acre park open to the public all year round.

The park includes a soccer pitch, multi-use games area, cycle lane and footpaths.

For children aged 2 to 12.

Adult theatre group.  Rehearsals from August to October. 

Show for three or four nights on the week-end before the October Bank Holiday. 

New members always welcome on stage or back stage

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18-hole championship golf course. Membership enquiries welcome. From age 12 upwards. Bar and restaurant.

18-hole course. Club hire available. Green fees, hire of clubs and balls can be paid for at Hennessy’s Garage (Topaz). Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Open all day, every day.

The festival includes musical events, sporting activities and comedy acts. The regatta includes over 20 events from an Iron Man contest to cot (fishing boat) races, swimming and diving competitions.

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Organised by Duchas there is something for everyone in Heritage Week such as guided tours of Kilkenny Castle, exhibitions, nature walks, bird watching and guided tours of heritage sites.

Many events are free of charge during this week.

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The Irish Pony Club offers instruction and training in riding and horse/pony care and they organise annual summer camps. Annual membership €110. Check the website for contact details of your local branch.

Children’s entertainer.

Available for birthdays, christenings, Christmas parties, weddings,or any excuse to have fun!

Magic, Puppet Stories, Balloon Modelling, Silly action songs, Face Painting.

Said to be the finest Cistercian monastic ruins in Ireland. Of particular note are the superb cloisters, some very early effigies and the east rose window. There is a visitor centre, accessible for disabled people, with exhibition and guide service.

Enjoy the picturesque walk by the River Nore at Jerpoint Park, where nature is in
abundance and later, come and sample our delicious scones in our tearooms.

These Augustinian Priory ruins in the heart of Kilkenny countryside provide a hide and seek paradise.
 

Classes available for children from age 4. Find us on Facebook.

• Castlecomer Community Hall – Monday 5.30pm
• Clara Hall - Thursday 6pm
• SOS Hall, Callan Road, Kilkenny – Tuesday 5.30pm

A 12th century castle, remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parkland. Was the principal seat of the Butler family. Two wings of the Castle have been restored to their 19th century splendour and include a library, drawing room and the magnificent long gallery. The final phase of restoration is complete and includes a state of the art conference centre which is situated in one of the castle’s 12th century towers. 

Opening hours of playground in line with the Castle Park’s opening hours,

which alter according to the season (see sign on main entrance gate).

A fantastic way to view the City is to take the Kilkenny City Road Train tour.

The tour starts off at Kilkenny Castle and brings you on a 25 minute tour of the Medieval Kilkenny City.

While on board you will get a full commentary giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny.

Tours run daily, every hour, on the hour, from 10am to 5pm inclusive, from March to October.

German and French commentary available.

A weekend of traditional music, sessions and competitions, dancing, song and open air activities organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Held every Thursday from early morning to early afternoon, this is the place to go to find locally produced cheeses, organic vegetables, home-baking, and a host of other goodies!

Featuring a world class lineup of international and Irish Roots / Americana Acts

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Facilities include an all-weather outdoor arena, an indoor arena, café and well-stocked shop. Home of the Warrington Riding and Pony Clubs. Full cross-country course. Trekking available Tuesday to Saturday. Group or individual lessons available for children from age 6 and for adults. Livery available. Five day summer camps available.

Village playground with unrestricted access, open all year round.

For children aged 2 to 12.

Magic show/magic clown for all children’s parties. Balloon modelling, karaoke disco, nail art, puppet shows.

For adults – public speaking and presentation classes, clown workshops, drunken waiter and comedian for weddings, murder mystery nights, sports days, quiz nights.

Also perform my own one-man show, see YouTube.

This is a voluntary community based shop and tea rooms.  Open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.  Occasionally we have traditional music on Saturday mornings, with local musicians.  We have a full menu, from breakfast to dinners and lovely home-made bakes.  Come along and join us for a cuppa!  Find us on Facebook!

Mary Ellen Brennan teaches the Viniyoga approach to yoga. The hallmarks of this approach are adapting postures and practices to suit the needs of individuals. Students are encouraged to work at their own level and a class may have people practicing at various levels.

Mary Ellen offers individual sessions in yoga as therapy for physical, emotional and mental well-being. Tuition for yoga teachers also available. Facilitates yoga day retreats and introductory days for beginners. Working with groups and individuals since 1994.

A versatile travelling puppet company that can adapt performances to suit a variety of venues from Arts Centres to Theatres, to open air events, to function rooms, to schools and pre-schools.

Miriam also offers a choice of workshops which can be tailored to suit an array of age groups, capacity and budget.

Jack Nicklaus-designed par 72, Championship 18-hole golf course in an outstanding setting. 18-hole, par 53 putting course.

Visitors and societies welcome.

Small neighbourhood playground with unrestricted access, open all year round.

Caters for children aged 2 to 12.
 

Enclosed bays, putting green and pitching area.

Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.

Lessons available from golf pro.

From age 10 to adult. 10 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Large basket €10 and small basket €5.

A fun and educational day out on the farm with a variety of activities, including bottlefeeding baby animals, bouncing in straw, crazy golf, pedal go-karts, playground and maze.

Group activities available. There is also a picnic area and a tea room.

Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt a week before Easter – a challenge for children and adults.

Open from beginning of March until end of October, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm. Closed Sunday.

Annual and weekly membership now available. See website for prices.

Playground with unrestricted access, open all year around. For children aged 2 to 12.

Pay-as-you-play 12-hole, par 3 and par 4 course. A round of 18 is possible, using extra allocated holes. Open seven days a week. Club hire and snacks available, groups catered for on request.

Dust off your hats and boots and get ready! Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced level. Beginning soon: classes for children and teenagers.

A restored 1594 Tudor merchant’s house. An interesting museum collection, a library and an early 17th century garden are amongst the many items of interest in addition to the house itself.

Family history research and genealogy research service available for Kilkenny City and County.

Open April to October, Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm and Sundays 12noon to 6pm.

Guided tours for large groups, book in advance.

Cost: Adults €7.50, senior citizens/students €6.50.

Guided tours €8.50. Groups of 10 or more must be pre-booked.

Savour Kilkenny is a festival with a true community heart run by a voluntary committee of Kilkenny people who are passionate about food. Growing it, making it, cooking it, sharing it and eating it – all are celebrated each year in a jam packed programme. 

We’re lucky to have an exceptionally vibrant and creative food culture here and Savour Kilkenny is a chance to throw open our doors and invite you to join the party and enjoy it with us. 

Join us for a week-end of culinary experiences, celebrity chef demos, food stalls and much more!

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Line dance club with great social opportunities. This group is aged from 20s to 60s, both male and female, and ranges from total beginners to advanced.
Music styles include chart, country, Irish, Latin American and more, which makes these classes perfect for everyone.
Also at Home Rule Club Thursday mornings at 10.30 am.
Extra classes cater for active retirement and also children. Come join us now for fun and fitness.

Impressive Medieval Cathedral, completed in 1285. The second longest Cathedral in Ireland. Look out for the small-scale model of the city, as it was in 1640. Use your creative skills to build a scale model of the Cathedral and solve other puzzles in our interactive area for children of all ages.

The Cathedral has an excellent example of a ninth century round tower. The climb to the top is well worth it for a bird’s eye view of Kilkenny, although the steps are very steep and there are plenty of them, so be warned! The round tower can only be climbed by people over 12 yrs of age.

Playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 12.

The SUBTITLE European Film Festival provides a unique opportunity to catch some of the most popular European films that rarely show up at the multiplex. And a chance to meet its filmmakers and stars. If you are looking for provocative, funny, accessible and smart European films, then SUBTITLE is for you!

TASTE of Kilkenny promotes awareness of local food producers and the food outlets, cafés and restaurants that support such businesses. The aim is to encourage a broader consciousness of the processes involved before our food reaches our plate. TASTE of Kilkenny invites you to use this trail to discover the countryside farms and city restaurants where you can sample and buy locally produced, high quality foods.
 

Group and private dance classes by Kate from The Dance Club Kilkenny.

Kate is Certified Dance Instructor and trained Social Dancing instructor in styles such as Salsa, Bachata and Salsa Fitness / Zumba and Kizomba. She creates a comfortable and positive environment for beginners and advanced dancers

Classes can be taken weekly in Kilkenny City and dance events are also available. 

Please visit the website or fb page for more information. 

Want to find out what a snake really feels like? Or how a Chameleon catches its prey? The National Reptile Zoo is THE place to be! With a dedicated “animal encounter area” and “tropical walk-through enclosure” you can get up close and touch many of our reptiles! Over 150 animals and 50 different species on display, from alligators to rattle-snakes, you are guaranteed a fun day out.

Full-size grass pitch, astro turf pitches and multi-purpose indoor sports hall available for hire, suitable for a wide range of games.

Bouncy castles and obstacle course. Junior soccer and basketball, floor games, table tennis, badminton, tag rugby, unihoc, table soccer, air hockey and roller racers. Dining table and chairs. 

Exceptional range of all-weather facilities and value for money.

Attractive streamside gardens with unusual water features, tucked away in the middle of Thomastown. Complete with a garden centre, craft workshop and café. Run by Camphill Community, including people with special needs. Café and garden centre wheelchair accessible.

Gardens and Garden Centre: Open all year. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
 

Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
 

Range of traditional music at various venues around the City. Don’t miss it, it’s great fun!

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Trail Kilkenny Ltd leads and facilitates the development, management and promotion of a range of high quality walking, cycling and other leisure trails for the benefit of visitors and residents of Co Kilkenny. Trail Kilkenny’s Walking Trails are a series of scenic walks developed and designed to allow you to explore more of the great outdoors, bringing Kilkenny’s wonderful countryside to walkers. The walks are essentially ‘mini hikes’ and the character of each walk varies. Choose a walk to suit your fitness level and the nature of your walking party.

The Watergate Theatre is situated at the heart of Kilkenny City. We are a 324 seater theatre, with a diverse programme to choose from. The ideal venue for an evening of entertainment. We show comedy, theatre, musical theatre, opera, dance, jazz, trad, classic rock and top class tribute acts! We guarantee that you’ll find something to suit at the Watergate! Enjoy a glass of wine in the Gallery Bar before your event or check out our website for some pre-theatre dining options. See our website for details of all upcoming events, group discounts and more.

Playground with unrestricted access, open all year around. For children aged 2 to 12.

Playground located in a historic garden.

Admission to gardens is €4 per car (includes admission for all occupants).

Pedestrians can access for free.

For children aged 2 to 12.