Walkinslough
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.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
Kilkenny walking tour in French: small group
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Walkinslough
Hotel Kilkenny
Nice hotel is located out of town. The staff were kind and the place was clean and the room was spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Club House Hotel
Breakfast was easy and delicious in the morning and they gave us options. Loved the location of the hotel. Close to everything and such a beautiful hotel. We had a car and the parking was easy and included!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Excellent hotel and location. Nice and accommodative staff, there was a bit of a hiccup with our reservation, but it was all sorted.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Great parking and close to all downtown activities
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Wonderful hotel! Needs better blackout curtains though.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Comfortable beds, fantastic breakfast, and rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walkinslough
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.
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.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Rothe House while you're in town.
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.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
