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

Nicholas Mosse Irish Country Shop

Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

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Gardens
Woodstock Gardens - Inistioge County Kilkenny Ireland
Woodstock Gardens
Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
As garden comebacks go, there are few more dazzling than the restoration of the grounds  at Woodstock. A celebrated show piece in their Victorian heyday, the gardens, gloriously situated above the River Nore, had become a derelict. The w ...
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Golf
Kilkenny Golf Club - Kilkenny County Kilkenny Ireland
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
Blanchville House - Self Catering - Maddoxtown County Kilkenny Ireland
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
New Ross Farmers Market - County Wexford - Saturdays
New Ross Farmers Market

The Quay, New Ross, County Wexford

Saturday, 9am - 2pm

Contact: Pat Roche - 087 794 8830 www.wexfordfarmersmarkets.com
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Tourist Attractions
Jerpoint Abbey - Thomastown County Kilkenny Ireland
Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
An outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century that is notable for its stone carvings, including one at the tomb of Felix O'Dulany, Bishop of the Diocese of Ossory. The church with its Romanesque details dates from ...
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Wedding Venues
Wedding
Ballykealey Manor Hotel
Ballon, Co. Carlow
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