Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Thomastown (Baile Mhic Andáin in Irish) is a town situated on the River Nore in County Kilkenny, 17 km (10 miles) south of Kilkenny city, it is the biggest town in the county outside of Kilkenny city.

Thomastown has a beautiful stretch of the river Nore running through it which, depending on the time of year is abundant with salmon and trout. There are also many other country pursuits available such as walking, horse rising, golfing etc.

Nearby Jerpoint Abbey is well worth a visit. It is an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition. Access for visitors with disabilities. Guided tours available.

Gardens

Altamont Gardens - Tullow County Carlow Ireland
Altamont
Tullow, Co. Carlow
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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 ...

Self Catering

Selfcatering
Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage
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What's On

Dunbrody Farmers Market - County Wexford
Dunbrody Farmers Market

Dunbrody Abbey Centre, New Ross, County Wexford

SUMMER ONLY - Sundays: 11am - 3:30pm

In conjunction with long established Cookery School. &l ...

Tourist Attractions

Dunbrody Famine Ship - New Ross County Wexford Ireland
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Wedding Venues

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Campile, Co. Wexford
This wedding venues a Georgian country house set in seven acres of Heritage Gardens. There are Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic churches close by (a vintage Austin 7 is available for hire), and blessings are possible here in the gardens - whi ...
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