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.

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 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour
Lyrath Hotel Deals

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Staff were very helpful and polite. The bedroom was spotless, and very warm. We tried to turn the radiator down, but we couldn't, apart from that everything was good. Breakfast had plenty of choice,
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

The Club House Hotel
Everything was to our liking and the staff was extra helpful, would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Pembroke Hotel

Hotel Kilkenny
Nice clean room and comfortable bed. The 1851 bar had amazing food and service
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Everything lovely
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
Nice spot. Clean but older and could use a refresh/make over. Bar area was nice. Close to town
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lyrath

Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, 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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

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 Black Abbey.

Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and Black Abbey.

Maidenhill
Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Butler House and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


