City Walking Tour
Kilkenny
Beginning at Kilkenny Castle with an exploration of its medieval architecture and stories of those who built it, the walking tour of Kilkenny continues down the Parade and visits all the major medieval sites of the city such as Rothe House, the Black Abbey, St. Canice's Cathedral, St. Francis' Abbey, the market area and St. Mary's Church. All the while fascinating stories of the people and of life and death in the medieval period knit all the sites together and place them in context. The tour ends at the Shee House on Rose Inn Street and takes approximately one and a half hours.
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Priory Tour
Kells Priory
Feed your imagination while exploring the substantial remains of this gem of Ireland's Ancient East, the remarkable Augustinian Monastery at Kells. This extensive and atmospheric site includes fortified towers, monastic buildings, and a wealth of medieval stonework. Let the evocative ruins transport you back to a time when monks, merchants and local lords shaped life in this valley along the King's River.
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Abbey Tour
Jerpoint Abbey
This beautiful Abbey is another gem within the Ancient East. Discover the story of this magnificent Cistercian Abbey – its social and political significance in the context of its period, the Conspiracy of Mellifont, and how the monks lived their daily lives. See the impressive arcaded cloister with its intriguing carvings and find out about the Weepers.
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Village Tour
Borris
Discover the medieval origins of this predominantly 19th century town. Hear about Dermot McMorrough, King of Leinster and his direct descendant the incredible Arthur McMorrough Kavanagh who was largely responsible for the town we see today. Learn of the fascinating history of this jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East while taking the looped walking tour of the town which begins at the Step House Hotel and takes in important landmarks including the Victorian Gothic station buildings and the 16 arch Borris Viaduct. The tour takes approximately an hour.
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Castle & Cathedral Tour
Ferns
Discover the history of this Anglo-Norman Castle built on the site of Dermot McMorrough's earlier stronghold. The castle is home to a remarkably fine chapel with interesting architectural features and captivating stories. The tour includes a short walk to the ancient St. Mary's Abbey built by Dermot McMorrough on an earlier site. Learn of intriguing stories associated with this most important medieval site.
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Castle Tour
Carlow Castle
Hunt out the clues to Carlow's medieval history. Carlow, embodied by the castle, was of enormous importance to the Anglo-Norman colony during the Middle Ages and although the castle represents the substantive medieval remains of Carlow Town it is possible, and exciting, to trace the town's medieval origins through clues hidden within the modern fabric of the town.
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Monastic Tour
Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise is one of the Ancient East's foremost Early Christian sites. Explore its fascinating origins and its significance as a social, political and economic hub. Tours of other sites such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin are also available.
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