Kilkenny The Watershed Hotels

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.

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.

Enjoy a round of golf in Kilkenny at Kilkenny Golf Club. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Visit the native and exotic animals who call The National Reptile Zoo home during your travels in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

You can browse the exhibits at National Craft Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Learn about the local history of Kilkenny when you take a trip to Talbots Tower. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Catch an event at Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

You can learn about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Shee Alms House. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.