Deansground
Kilkenny
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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 savour the lively bars.
The Hub
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.
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 savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour the lively bars.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.
Kilkenny Tour in French – with Certified Local Guide
Top hotels in Deansground
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Rooms are large and well equipped. Very comfortable bed. Large soaking tub and good shower. Staff incredibly friendly. Well located.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Great location. Staff were very friendly & accommodating.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
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Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
Wonderfully comfortable stay!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Very central to everything, very clean, staff were amazing, can't wait to come back!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Clean and very comfortable. Staff very warm and helpful. Couldn’t fault.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Deansground
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
