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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kilkenny

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kilkenny, Ireland

Updated July 13, 2018

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Dunmore Cave

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Dunmore Cave

This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.
Kyteler’s Inn today.

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Kyteler's Inn

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.
Saintly Weepers, possibly six of the Apostles

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Jerpoint Abbey

This ancient Irish religious site is covered in ancient carvings, many of which have barely aged.
A low level view of the Track bed looking back at the South Entrance to the Bridge.

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Old Red Iron Bridge

Once the longest bridge in Ireland, this rusting span sits abandoned and overrun by nature.
The three massive stones resting on the tomb.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilmogue Portal Tomb

Huge standing stones mark a site of megalithic mystery.
Inside the ruins of the old priory.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Kells Priory

These imposing walls and towers look more like the ruins of a fortress than a monastery.
The ancient Round Tower.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Tullaherin Folk Museum and Round Tower

A collection of housewares from recent Irish history adjoined by a tower from ancient Irish history.
The Cantwell Fada.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Cantwell Fada

A standing relief of a Norman knight whose posture marks him as a Crusader.
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