Lyrath
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide
Top hotels in Lyrath
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Lovely food, staff great, very tidy was a great stay
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Club House Hotel
It is an old Victorian house, so it is not a new or remodeled property, however is clean and has good clean bedding and a decent shower. Breakfast could offer more options but it was good.
Reviewed on 11 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
Great location and Great Staff in the center of Kilkenny.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Extremely clean, efficient and hassle free
Reviewed on 5 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
Other neighbourhoods around Lyrath
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.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
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 Rothe House.
Lyrath
- Kilkenny Castle
- The Hub
- Mount Juliet Golf Course
- St. Canice's Cathedral
- Gowran Park Racecourse
- St. Lukes General Hospital
- Carlow Town Park
- Fairgreen Shopping Centre
- Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Smithwick's Brewery Tour
- Kells Priory
- Dr. Cullen Park
- Nowlan Park
- The Watershed
- The National Reptile Zoo
- Brownshill Dolmen
- St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
- Dunleckney Manor
- Waterford Castle Golf Club
- Gowran Park
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum
- Grennan Castle
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Woodstock House and Gardens
- Delta Sensory Gardens
- St. John the Evangelist Church
- Black Abbey
