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 savour 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 savour the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide
Top hotels in Lyrath
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Lovely food, staff great, very tidy was a great stay
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Extremely clean, efficient and hassle free
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Club House Hotel
Good location, and as always with the Irish, friendly staff 😊
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
Great all around pub, staff, and food. Wonderful hearing the family speak about their history in this place.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Pembroke Hotel
Great location and Great Staff in the center of Kilkenny.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lyrath
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.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may 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 known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Rothe House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Rothe House.
