Jenkinstown Park
#265 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
KilkennyIreland
Jenkinstown Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St Canice's Cathedral, Dunmore Cave, St Mary's Cathedral, Rothe House.
Catholic cathedral and 9th-century towerSt Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
139 min walk • St Canice's Cathedral, a historical beacon nestled in the medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This ancient church, dating back to the 13th century, is a pivotal landmark that has witnessed the...
Limestone caves and archaeological findsDunmore Cave, Castlecomer
49 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Irish countryside near the city of Castlecomer lies Dunmore Cave, a fascinating natural wonder that doubles as a museum and a testament to Ireland's rich geological and historical tapestry. Known for its impressive array of calcite formations...
Stately 19th-century Catholic churchSt Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
147 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, St Mary's Cathedral stands as an imposing and inspirational beacon of faith and history. This magnificent church, constructed from locally sourced limestone, has dominated the city's skyline since its consecration in 1857.
Museum, Historical place, History museumRothe House, Kilkenny
144 min walk • Rothe House, a gem nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a remarkable example of a 16th-century merchant's townhouse. Built between 1594 and 1610, this historic structure offers a unique window into the domestic life of the prosperous Rothe family, who were...
Museum, BrewerySmithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Kilkenny
145 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, the Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny offers a journey through time in the world of brewing. This museum, situated in an old Victorian brewing building, brings the story of Smithwick's, Ireland's oldest beer brand, to life with...
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architectureBlack Abbey, Kilkenny
144 min walk • The Black Abbey of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a Catholic priory of the Dominican Order, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Black Abbey was established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland. The history of the Black Abbey is marked by several reversals of fortune under different governments.
Forts and castlesMaudlin Castle, Kilkenny
150 min walk • Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
City hallThe Tholsel, Kilkenny
149 min walk • The Tholsel on High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built in 1761 by Alderman William Colles as place for collecting tolls, but has also been used as a customs house, a courthouse and a guildhall.
BridgeGreen's Bridge, Kilkenny
138 min walk • Green's Bridge, or Greensbridge, is an elegant, Palladian-style, limestone arch bridge that crosses the river Nore in Kilkenny, Ireland. The bridge is a series of five elliptical arches of high-quality carved limestone masonry with a two-arch culvert to the east.
Forts and castlesGrace's Old Castle, Kilkenny
145 min walk • Grace's Old Castle is a historic castle building in the centre of Kilkenny which has been extended to create the city’s modern courthouse structure. It houses one of the oldest courthouses in the country.
ChurchChurch of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny
148 min walk • The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival style church in Kilkenny, Ireland. The Church was designed by William Hague and built from 1903 to 1908 on the site of an earlier church located in the graveyard. The grounds contain a trees and greenery.
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