Deansground Travel Guide
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
Enjoy a performance at The Hub, a popular theatre in Kilkenny. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Deansground
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Comfortable & clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
Clean room is positive Need complimentary coffee in lounge, or better than instant coffee in room
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
Nice hotel is located out of town. The staff were kind and the place was clean and the room was spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
The room was very nice. The staff was great. Even offered an umbrella on a rainy day.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Staff was kind and lovely, rooms were nice decor and clean, and breakfast had a good variety of options to choose from.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Would recommend here to anyone one the best hotels I've stayed in in Ireland
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Butler House and Black Abbey.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
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.
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 Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
