Win a Short Break for two at Pembroke Kilkenny

Fancy a break in the magical Marble City, The Medieval Capital of Ireland’s Ancient East? Then this tasty competition for a stay at the four-star Pembroke Kilkenny could be just the thing for you.

Conveniently located in the heart of Kilkenny, this pleasing 74-room boutique hotel is named after the Earl of Pembroke, for whom Kilkenny Castle was built, and is just a stone’s throw from the Castle and other landmarks including Butler House and Gardens and the National Design & Craft Gallery.

An ideal base for business or pleasure and with its Mint medispa offering expert treatments, it has long been known for showcasing local produce - notably Kilkenny beef and Kilmore Quay seafood. And, with highly regarded chef Ken Harker leading the kitchen team, the well-earned reputation of Statham’s Bar and Restaurant is assured across all meals - including an excellent breakfast, for both residents and non-residents, which was officially recognised in our 2022 Irish Breakfast Awards. The supplier list alone is enough to draw you in… featuring mainly local foods, it is prominently displayed on menus and the website, and there are plenty of homemade treats on offer including granola, their own ‘beans on toast’ and a range of breads and pastries – also some less usual dishes, such as smoked trout kedgeree.

Everything that this terrific city has to offer is within easy walking distance of Pembroke Kilkenny and there’s loads to do and visit nearby as well, including a fascinating Food & Craft Trail, the famous Nicholas Mosse Pottery at Bennettsbridge, Highbank Orchards at Cuffesgrange, Goatsbridge Trout Farm at Thomastown, Woodstock Gardens at Inistioge, Castlecomer Discovery Park (with Ireland’s longest over water zipline) and much more…