3 days in Kilkenny Itinerary

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Head to Kilkenny Handwrought Silver and Kittys cabinfor some retail therapy. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kilkenny Castle and Ferns Castle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kilkenny: Curracloe Beach (in Curracloe) and Hook Lighthouse (in Fethard On Sea). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, stop by Darcys Treasures, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Rothe House and Garden.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny trip itinerary builder tool.

Expect a daytime high around 21°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.