Lyrath Travel Guide
Kilkenny

Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Kilkenny with a local guide – Walking tour in French
Top hotels in Lyrath

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
"Absolutely wonderful. Gorgeous hotel and grounds, and everyone was incredibly nice. The restaurant was excellent too. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
"Overall, a very nice hotel with clean rooms , friendly staff and it’s about a 15 minute walk to the center of town . The town was very busy with car traffic , so I’d suggest parking at the hotel to make it very stress free ."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

The Club House Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Great location and lovely hotel with nice breakfast and use of the leisure centre."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Pembroke Hotel
"It was all one could ask for and better thankyou"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
"Great stay! Wonderful staff, building, breakfast and room. Nice little walk to town."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Lyrath

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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.

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.
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.





