Ireland Tours - Irish Crafts, Excellent Shopping, Health Spa & Outdoor Sports

Let us create a Custom Ireland Tour for a truly memorable Dublin experience. You may wish to explore beyond Dublin with one of our Ireland Signature Tours or an overnight stay at Castles throughout Ireland.

Exploring Medieval Ireland

Kilkenny, is considered one of Ireland's preeminent Medieval Cities. This charming city features numerous historical Irish buildings, landmarks and of course, Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny is grounded in its medieval Irish roots. This walk-able city features beautifully restored buildings, several cathedrals and abbeys, winding streets, contemporary shops, design galleries, and array of restaurants from Irish pubs to fine dining.

Kilkenny is very popular with our luxury tour guests and a delightful destination, place to start or end your Ireland Castles Tour or Ireland Signature Tour.

Kilkenny offers a wide variety of attractions and activities for outdoor, cultural and historic and golf enthusiasts.

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Castle Yard
Situated opposite Kilkenny Castle, these former stables and coach houses are owned by Kilkenny Civic Trust and include craft studios, workshops and the famous Kilkenny Design Centre.

Ireland National Crafts Gallery
The National Crafts Gallery is located in Kilkenny's Castle Yard directly across from Kilkenny Castle and features an impressive range of Irish craft exhibitions exemplifying the cultural and commercial attributes of Ireland's craft sector.

Kilkenny Craft Trail
This trail features the studios and workshops of 9 Irish Craftsmen and women from Kilkenny, Ireland. Take home a piece of Ireland with crafts from Irish jewelers, potters, leather and wood workers, glass blowers and candle makers.

Castlecomer Discovery Park
This 30 hectares park in the south-east of Ireland features mixed woodland just 20kms North of the medieval city of Kilkenny and 24kms from Carlow town. The visitor centre also plays host to a delightful gift shop and the superb Café Jarrow. Open all year round the Discovery Park is an ideal location for a family day out, or for bus tours, school groups or individuals.

Waterford Crystal
Take the Waterford Crystal factory tour where you will see skilled Irish craftsmen at work as they give shape and form to the molten crystal to transform it into beautiful crystal and giftware with techniques developed over 200 years. The Waterford Crystal factor is Less than 1 hour drive from Kilkenny, Ireland.

Horse Races in Ireland
Gowran Park is the perfect place to enjoy the excitement of a day at the races. Enjoy dining at the rooftop restaurant while experiencing the thrill of the horses as they cross the finishing line. This Grade A racecourse has had numerous famous winners such as the legendary Arkle, Hedgehunter and Kicking King.

Shopping in Kilkenny
MacDonagh Junction, adjacent to Kilkenny’s MacDonagh Railway Station is the new city quarter in Kilkenny, Ireland. Enjoy a mix of high quality Irish and international retail shops, business and leisure activities.

Action & Adventure Tours of Ireland

It will be our pleasure to plan an exciting action-filled vacation to Ireland, including Clay Pigeon Shooting, Air Rifle Shooting, Falconry, Archery, Helicopter rides and Murder Mysteries. Outdoor excursions can include go carts, indoor rifle target shooting, archery (long bow) and clay pigeon shooting.

Indoor & Outdoor Equestrian Arena, Cross Country Riding also available. Kiltorcan Raceway Karting Circuit All weather, outdoor race circuits for events, parties, tuition and practice.

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Golf & Fishing in Ireland

Hammond Tours is very familiar with the Golf Courses throughout Ireland and will be happy to assist you in selecting the Golf Course and make arrangements for you and your tour group.

Kilkenny Golf Club

Gowran Park Golf Club
Championship 18 hole golf course.

Castlecomer Golf Club
A new 18 hole golf course.

Lyrath privately owned fishing Island in St.Mullins
Recently purchased, the island is ideal for small groups wishing to go fishing and is less than a 40 minute drive from the hotel.

Luxury Ireland Hotel and Spa

Hammond Tours is pleased to include The Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny in the 200+ luxury properties available in our signature and custom Ireland Tours.

This lovely Irish Estate fuses stunning contemporary hotel design with the elegance of its original 17th century Irish manor house, with all the modern amenity and conveniences.

This Ireland estate lends itself well to weddings, conferences or large groups. Enjoy Irish hospitality and a sanctuary in which to rest, dine or entertain.

Irish Health Spa
The Kilkenny Oasis Spa offers a luxury experience where you can relax, refresh and rejuvenate.

Ireland travel accommodations at the Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny include 137 luxury bedrooms that are designed, furnished and decorated to exacting standards, featuring mini-bar, TV and independently controlled air-conditioning/heating systems, with views over either the estate or gardens, some suites and executive rooms include sun terraces.

For the food & wine connoisseur Lyrath Estate offers an eclectic blend of superb cuisine. Authentic cuisine is on offer at both La Perla & Tupper’s Bar whilst Yindees offers Oriental dishes with quintessential flavors & aromas of the East. The X Bar, sophisticated and subtly different is the perfect place to unwind or take an aperitif before dinner in Yindees. Tupper’s Bar is in many ways, the heart of the hotel.

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