gardens around north killkenny

Kilkenny Castle is a 12th century castle remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parklands which was the principal seat of the Butler family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde.
Due to major restoration works, the central block now includes a library, drawing room and bedrooms decorated in 1830's splendour, as well as the beautiful Long Gallery.
The old castle kitchen operates as a tea room during the summer. A suite of former servant's rooms is the Butler Art Gallery,...

A romantic woodland garden dating from 1790, Kilfane Glen was designed to display Nature in all her terrifying beauty. Winding paths, clifftops, cascading stream, a hermit's grotto, a waterfall and a tiny cottage orne work their magic on every visitor. Originally part of the demesne of Kilfane House, these planted woods served the visiting gentry as a beauty spot for outings and open air tea parties. Today's visitor can enjoy the same pleasures. Adjoining forest and open spaces are laid out...