The county of Kilkenny is ideally centrally located in Ireland, providing a perfect stopover for travellers between Dublin and Cork, or Rosslare and the west of Ireland. Kilkenny County spreads its green mantle from the city through river valleys and undulating hills. Exceptionally rich in heritage, it is completely undiscovered, yet filled with dramatic landscapes and historical treasures.
Mount Juliet Conrad is located just 12 miles from the city of Kilkenny. Brimming with character, Kilkenny is steeped in history that dates back as far as the 13th century. Visitors to Kilkenny can trace its fascinating story through historic buildings such as St Canice's Cathedral, the Black Abbey and Ormonde Castle.
World-famous events such as the Kilkenny Arts Festival and the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, along with a variety of music festivals, all celebrate the cream of contemporary global talent in Kilkenny's unique and historic surroundings.
Throughout County Kilkenny, visitors can enjoy contemporary art in its many galleries, music, poetry and storytelling in traditional pubs, and original handmade craft and design in picturesque studios and workshops. The city of Kilkenny is home to many craft and design shops, including the famous Kilkenny Design Centre and Workshops, located opposite Kilkenny Castle. Explore the side streets to find truly beautiful craft and design items made in Kilkenny.
Attractions
The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Ireland. Located on the outskirts of Cashel, its stone walls encompass a group of medieval buildings that include a 12th-century round tower, a Romanesque chapel, 13th-century Gothic cathedral, 15th-century castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Forty miles east of the Mount Juliet Conrad hotel.
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre
Waterford Crystal is world famous for its beauty. The factory was opened in 1783, and visitors to the Centre can watch the master blowers create the beautiful, intricate cuts that are the hallmark of Waterford Crystal. Twenty miles south of the Mount Juliet Conrad hotel.
Further Attractions
- Kilkenny city - 12 miles north of the hotel
- Jerpoint Glass Studio - 0.5 miles north of the hotel
- Jerpoint Abbey and Visitor Centre - 2 miles south-east of the hotel
- Dyed in the Wool, Bennettsbridge - 5 miles north of the hotel
- New Ross Galley Cruise - 5 miles south-east of the hotel
- Cork - 90 miles south-west of the hotel
- Craft Trail - 10 miles north of the hotel
- Gowran Racecourse - 12 miles south of the hotel
- Kilkenny Castle - 10 miles south of the hotel
- National Stud Farm - 50 miles from the hotel
- Book of Kells - 75 miles north of the hotel
- Trinity College - 75 miles north of the hotel
- Blarney Stone - 70 miles south-west of the hotel
- Killarney - 110 miles south-west of the hotel
