Kilkenny School of English
Croan, Dunnamaggan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
email: info@KilkennySchoolOfEnglish.com mmphone/fax: +353-56-7766888

 
 

 

Where is Kilkenny?

Kilkenny School of English is located about 20 minutes outside the relaxed and charming mediaeval city of Kilkenny.

Kilkenny city is located in the southeast of Ireland - ideal central location.

  • Dublin - 2 hours by bus or train
  • Cork - 2 hours by bus
  • Limerick - 2 hours by bus
  • Waterford - 45 minutes by train

 

 

The city

Kilkenny is a medieval city. It is very relaxing and interesting to walk around Kilkenny city. You can enjoy the old buildings and browse in the shops or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes.

  • beautiful countryside
  • clean air
  • rich in heritage
  • many important architectural sites
  • ancient monuments, monastic settlements,
  • lots of arts and crafts.
  • balance between traditional and modern life

Sightseeing in the city

  • Ireland's Mediaeval Capital
  • You can visit everywhere on foot
  • Lots of good shops, restaurants and design galleries.
  • St Canices Cathedral - thirteenth century cathedral.
  • Kilkenny Castle, one of the most magnificent castle's in Ireland - built 1190

Arts and Crafts

  • Kilkenny is famous as an international art centre
  • Visit the Kilkenny Design centre in the stables of Kilkenny castle
  • Take the Kilkenny Craft Trail
  • The Trail has 9 studios and workshops in Kilkenny
  • It includes jewelers, potters, leather & wood workers, glass blowing as well as candle makers.
  • The Workshops are clustered in the scenic valley of the river Nore, in the heart of the county.

Sports and leisure activities

  • Lots of golf courses - 1 in Kilkenny City - many in the county
  • World famous Mount Juliet championship golf course, 15 minutes from the City
  • 2 Fishing schools in the area
  • Horse riding school just outside the city
  • Irish dancing classes
  • Pottery classes etc

mmmmView of Kilkenny city from the Castle

 

mmmMullinavat village in Co. Kilkenny

Cafe Culture

  • Fresh produce
  • Local food gifts - great souvenirs
  • Wide range of restuarants, from Indian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, French, etc to traditional Irish food.
  • Kilkenny is a regular weekend destination (winter and summer) for those who enjoy a good night out.
  • Great music - traditional and contemporary - can be heard from pubs throughout the city
  • Resident dj's play a mix of music in the city's nightclubs.
  • Enjoy the famous local beer brewed in St. Francis Abbey Brewery in the city centre.

Shopping,

  • lots of crafts and arts
  • pottery,
  • boutiques, craft shops
  • gourmet food stores
  • international high street brands.

Festivals

  • Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in May
  • Kilkenny Arts Festival in August.
  • Celtic festival in October
  • Other smaller festivals throughout the year

All activities and visits can be easily arranged. Consult our brochures and don't forget, your teacher will be pleased to help with suggestions, bookings etc.

Photos of Kilkenny are courtesy of kilkennycityonline.com

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