Walkinslough
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny in French: Stories and secrets of a medieval town
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories Behind the Medieval Mile
Top hotels in Walkinslough
Hotel Kilkenny
"Great hotel. Only downside was the doors were thin so kids yelling outside kept me from sleeping. Would definitely still recommend!!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Fast friendly check in. Location is excellent for walking around and exploring. Seems to cater to a pensioner tour group crowd. Easy parking garage across the street for 8 euro/day validated. Room and bed were huge by European standards. Mostly quiet, we heard some schoolkids passing through alley ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Location of the hotels in a good spot, the staff was helpful. Unfortunately, we visited during a heat wave and no one opened the windows to try to cool off the room. Our room was on the top floor and very very hot. The hotel is older and could use some updating. however, parking was ample"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"Sara at the front desk was wonderful. The hotel has a great location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Very good location for a stay in Kilkenny. Dining room was good and bar had good food.hot breakfast was better than average."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walkinslough
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill 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.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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 St. Francis Abbey Brewery and Smithwick's Brewery Tour 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 Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Francis Abbey Brewery and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
