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Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

Bennettsbridge (Droichead Bineád in Irish) is a village in County Kilkenny, 6km south of Kilkenny city. Located along the River Nore, the village has become, in recent years, the home of several pottery and crafts producers. It is located at a ford of the river, where a bridge, mill and weir have been constructed. The current bridge dates from the 18th century, however there has been a bridge at the site since the 13th century.

Nearby Nore Valley Park is popular with families and includes a farm trail, Crazy Golf Course, Picnic & Barbeque area. seasonal opening.

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Nicholas Mosse Irish Country Shop

Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

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Gardens

Mount Juliet Conrad & Garden - Thomastown County Kilkenny Ireland

Mount Juliet & Garden

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates. Even today it retains an ...

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Golf

Kilkenny Golf Club

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Course Type: Parkland

Kilkenny is a championship golf course and is set on 120 acres of parkland and measures 5,917 metres with a par of 71. The course now boasts 18 sand-based undulating greens and is constructed on free draining soil which means it is playable ...

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Self Catering

The Coachyard & Gardener's Cottage at Blanchville House

Maddoxtown, Co. Kilkenny

The delightful Victorian Coach House in the grounds of Blanchville House has been sensitively converted to provide three very comfortable self-catering units. Situated five miles (8km), 10 minute's drive from the Medieval City of Kilkenny and ...

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What's On

Carrick on Suir Farmers Market - County Tipperary - Fridays

Carrick on Suir Farmers Market

Heritage Centre, Main Street, Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary

Friday 10am-2pm

The very best quality foods including organic burgers ...

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Tourist Attractions

John F Kennedy Arboretum

New Ross, Co. Wexford

The JFK Arboretum is a plant collection that covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slievecoiltia that is dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963. It c ...

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Wedding Venues

Ballyduff House

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Set in fine rolling countryside in its own farmland and grounds, Breda Thomas’s lovely 18th century house overlooking the River Nore is blessed with an utterly restful location. Ballyduff House offers exceptionally spacious and comfortable ...

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