Barrows Keep

As implied by the whimsical name of her business, there is indeed a touch of magic about chef Mary Teehan’s chocolate creations, and chocoholics visiting the Kilkenny area would do well to seek them out. Mary is something of a legend in her area and anyone with an ...

One of the best reasons to venture out from Kilkenny city to nearby Bennettsbridge is to visit the Nicholas Mosse Pottery in their old mill which is located in a lovely rural setting on the banks of the River Nore. The restored mill is beautifully situated and very spac ...

The Lord Bagenal is beautifully situated on the River Barrow, with a fine harbour and marina right beside the inn and a pleasant riverside walk nearby. Although now a large hotel rather than the pub that is fondly remembered by many regular patrons, proprietor James Keh ...

Open since 2018, Butcher Steakhouse has earned a place as one of the most popular dining destinations in Kilkenny - and, true to its name, that is down to the exceptional quality of the meats served. Butcher is owned by 6th generation farmer Mark Williams, of Thomastown ...

After 11 years at their much loved Jarrow Café in Castlecomer Discovery Park, Evan and Anna Stewart moved to this lovely building in the town centre early in 2019 - a well timed move as they are now at the heart of what has recently become a serious destination ...

A lovely old creeper-clad building on Castlecomer's handsome main street, the Avalon House Hotel lay empty for some years until the Comerford family brought it back to life and re-opened as a four-star hotel in spring 2019. A lot of TLC has gone into the restorati ...