Hotels in Kilkenny County, Ireland

Kilkenny County sits in southeast Ireland, with a mild climate year-round-summers average 65°F (18°C) and winters around 40°F (4°C). It's famous for its medieval core, including Kilkenny Castle (built in 1195) and the Smithwick's Brewery (since 1710), where you can tour and taste Ireland's oldest ale. In summer, catch a hurling match at Nowlan Park or cycle the Nore Valley; in winter, cozy up in a pub listening to live traditional Irish music (fiddles and bodhráns) on Parliament Street.