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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

Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

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Gardens

Mount Juliet Conrad & Garden - Thomastown County Kilkenny Ireland

Mount Juliet & Garden

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates. Even today it retains an ...

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Golf

Castlecomer Golf Club

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Course Type: Parkland

Set in a 200 year old forest, Castlecomer's course provides a great test of golf combined with breath taking views of the local terrain. With the development of this course completed in 2003, it is clear to everyone at Castlecomer Golf Club that ...

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Self Catering

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

Carrick on Suir Farmers Market - County Tipperary - Fridays

Carrick on Suir Farmers Market

Heritage Centre, Main Street, Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary

Friday 10am-2pm

The very best quality foods including organic burgers ...

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Tourist Attractions

St Marys Church

Gowran, Co. Kilkenny

In the centre of Gowran village is the historic St Marys Collegiate Church which contains monuments from the 14th to 17th centuries. This collegiate church was built in the late 13th century on the site of an earlier monastery and was served by a ...

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Wedding Venues

Waterside

Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Brian and Brigid Roberts’ restaurant and guesthouse is a favourite spot for the many who love the waterside setting of their attractive old warehouse beside the River Barrow, the quaintness of Graiguenamanagh town - and Brigid’s whole ...

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