Jerpoint Abbey
Built in the 12th Century. It is Ireland's finest Cistercian monastic ruin with a magnificantly sculptured cloister arcade. Includes visitor and exhibition centre.
Dunmore Caves
The show cave is incredibly well developed and is a wonder to walk around.
Kells Augustinian Priory
One of Ireland's best intact priories. This priory, surrounded by its old walls, was built in 1193 and contains celtic crosses from the 9th Century. These are some of the largest runes in the country and you are free to wander throughout the whole complex. There is a Round Tower and High Cross nearby. It is well worth a visit.
Indeed, while the principal attractions are to be found in Kilkenny city, there are many towns and villages around County Kilkenny which are well worth a visit.
Tours
Be sure to visit the beautiful and quaint village of Inistioge set on the banks of the river Nore , the setting for the film Circle of Friends and Widows Peak.
A Rural Experience
Runs day tours to different places in Co. Kilkenny and some neighboring counties.