Lyrath Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Lyrath
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
"Just stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer. Excellent property. Activities sounded amazing! Food was delicious 10/10 experience"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
"Great stay. Very useful is you have a car as has parking behind hotel for patrons. Staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Excellent pool"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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
Pembroke Hotel
"Sara at the front desk was wonderful. The hotel has a great location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Hotel is amazing and beautiful. Location is close to castle and great restaurants. Bar was fun to hang out in."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lyrath
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.
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.
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 St. Francis Abbey Brewery 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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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.
