Lyrath
Kilkenny
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 savor the lively bars.

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 savor the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor 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 savor the lively bars.
Things to do

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour

Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.

Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket
Lyrath Hotel Deals

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Lovely food, staff great, very tidy was a great stay
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

The Club House Hotel
Great little hotel with lots of history. Stayed there with International Kilkenny Chess Tournament was taking place. Was entertaining. 😁 The staff were really friendly and helpfull. Coffee could be stronger 😉 One request, You could identify parking before arrival. Make check-in easier.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Kilford Arms Hotel
Rooms are a little dated but spacious and clean, pub and restaurant attached are very handy.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Pembroke Hotel
The Pembroke is a great hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Free parking that is moderate walking distance away. Very large bathroom and shower. Nice bar/restaurant and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
All good
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Kilkenny
Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Lyrath

Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Deansground
While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Maidenhill
Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


