Buckley Park

#1355 among destinations in Ireland

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Buckley Park is a multi-purpose stadium on the Callan Road, near Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny City purchased 5.7 acres of land from a local farmer by the name of Mick Murphy for £16,000. The ground was originally called Tenney Park. It is currently used for football matches by Women's National League club Kilkenny United WFC and was previously the home stadium of Kilkenny City A.F.C. ()

Opened: 1980 (44 years ago)Capacity: 3000Coordinates: 52°37'23"N, 7°16'58"W

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Buckley Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral, Rothe House.

2.4 miNE
Tours of restored 12th-century fortress
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
61 min walk • Kilkenny Castle stands as a testament to Ireland's medieval grandeur, dominating the skyline of Kilkenny City with its imposing structure. Originally built in 1195 by Norman occupiers, the castle has undergone numerous transformations throughout its storied history...
2.6 miNE
Catholic cathedral and 9th-century tower
St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
66 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...
2.3 miNE
Stately 19th-century Catholic church
St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
58 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.
2.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Rothe House, Kilkenny
63 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...
2.4 miNE
Museum, Brewery
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Kilkenny
63 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...
2.4 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
Black Abbey, Kilkenny
61 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.
2.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Maudlin Castle, Kilkenny
67 min walk • Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
2.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Butler Gallery, Kilkenny
61 min walk • Butler Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and museum in Kilkenny, Ireland. It presents a collection of works by Irish and international artists from the 18th century to the present day.
2.4 miNE
City hall
The Tholsel, Kilkenny
60 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.
2.7 miNE
Bridge
Green's Bridge, Kilkenny
69 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.
2.4 miNE
Visitor center, Memorial
Shee Alms House, Kilkenny
61 min walk • Shee Alms House was founded by the Shee family in 1582 'to accommodate twelve poor persons' in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a nationally significant Tudor period Almshouse.