Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Bought as a thatched ruin, this 18th-century farmhouse 3km east of Kells has been rebuilt to create an enchanting place to stay. Rooms typically have…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Bought as a thatched ruin, this 18th-century farmhouse 3km east of Kells has been rebuilt to create an enchanting place to stay. Rooms typically have…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This handsome hotel has elegant, pastel-shaded rooms; more expensive bedrooms and suites have balconies with views of Mt Leinster, and the grounds' two…
Kilkenny City
You can't stay in Kilkenny Castle, but this 1786-built mansion is the next best thing. Once the home of the earls of Ormonde, the hotel today combines…
Kilkenny City
Rooms at this immaculately maintained guesthouse are decorated with dark-wood furniture and pretty paisley fabrics, while the guest lounge is similarly…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Most of the bedrooms in this modern, comfortable B&B on a hillside above the village have balconies with glorious views over the River Barrow, which…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
The River Barrow flows gently through the valley below this lovely Georgian manor. The owners have created a fabulous interior, decorated using items…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Martin and Emer O’Brien eschewed corporate life to convert this former grain warehouse on the River Barrow into four self-catering cottages sleeping two…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Overlooking the boats tied up along the River Barrow, this inviting guesthouse occupies a converted 19th-century grain store. Its 10 renovated bedrooms…
Kilkenny City
Not to be confused with the grand Butler House a few doors uphill, this place was originally the mail-coach yard for Kilkenny Castle. Wrapping around a…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Halfway between Borris and Bagenalstown off the R705, this historic manor house, dating from 1863, sits on a prominent knoll to the east of the road. The…
Kilkenny City
In the same family since the 1930s, but constantly evolving, this Kilkenny icon has 34 corporate-style rooms with dark wood and sombre-toned furnishings…
Kilkenny City
Conveniently located near St Canice's Cathedral, this modern B&B is a good bet, with comfortable soundproof guest rooms and filling hot (or continental)…
Kilkenny City
Artist and author Angela Byrne extends one of Ireland's warmest welcomes at this homely and comfortable B&B. Some of the brightly decorated bedrooms come…
Kilkenny City
Inside an ivy-covered 1770s Georgian townhouse, this fairly standard 60-bed IHH hostel has a sitting room warmed by a turf fire, and a timber- and…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This 18th-century townhouse has been meticulously converted into a classy B&B with seven elegant rooms with private bathrooms. Enjoy local free-range eggs…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Centrally located near Carlow's courthouse, the Clink opened in 2017 with stylish, well-lit rooms that vary in size (some are minuscule, others spacious)…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This picturesque pub has tables on the square and seven basic bedrooms that are squeaky clean; the triples are particularly spacious. Breakfast is served…
Kilkenny City
Wake up to castle views (from some of the rooms) at this stylish, modern and central hotel with a muted moss-green, soft-blue and dark-red colour scheme,…
Tree Grove Caravan & Camping Park
Kilkenny City
Set in a small park, this well-organised camping ground 2.5km southeast of Kilkenny is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the river from the city centre…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
A great attention to detail, with simply furnished but comfortable rooms, and extra touches such as fresh flowers, make this humble town-centre B&B a…
Kilkenny City
Higher-priced rooms at this well-located hotel overlook the River Nore and Kilkenny Castle; the bridal suite has its own balcony. Views of the castle also…
MacGabhainns Backpacker Hostel
Kilkenny City
This tidy little 16-bed hostel is truly a no-frills experience. There can be a bit of road noise, but it's friendly, has a cosy common room and covered…