Lyrath Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny Walking Tour – Starts close to Kilkenny castle.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Kilkenny walking tour in French: small group
Our pick of the best Lyrath Hotel Deals
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
"Room was very nice and staff very friendly"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Fast friendly check in. Location is excellent for walking around and exploring. Seems to cater to a pensioner tour group crowd. Easy parking garage across the street for 8 euro/day validated. Room and bed were huge by European standards. Mostly quiet, we heard some schoolkids passing through alley ..."
Reviewed on 29 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
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Room were older but clean. Loved that there was parking in the back. Had a great Roasr dinner at the restaurant. Loved that we could walk to the castle and around the town. Wish we were able to stay longer in Kilkenny."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
"hotel in great condition and the course was in magnificent condition. All helped by the good weather. The staff were all very helpful and professional without being in your face. as for dislikes really cannot think of one."
Reviewed on 1 June 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 The National Reptile Zoo and St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to St. Francis Abbey Brewery 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 Black Abbey.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
