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.
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.
Top hotels in Deansground
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
The Pembroke is a great hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Free parking that is moderate walking distance away. Very large bathroom and shower. Nice bar/restaurant and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 17 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
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed every moment. Room is spacious, bed is excellent, and the shower is amazing! The staff was welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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 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.
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.
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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Rothe House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Deansground Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Kilkenny Castle
- The Hub
- Mount Juliet Golf Course
- St. Canice's Cathedral
- Gowran Park Racecourse
- Carlow Town Park
- Kells Priory
- St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
- Nowlan Park
- Gowran Park
- The Watershed
- Dunleckney Manor
- St. John the Evangelist Church
- Black Abbey
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Kilkenny Courthouse
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum
- Kilkenny Golf Club
- Dunmore Cave
