The beautiful Grace Kelly-inspired afternoon tea is a steal at £32pp.GREAT pubs, an impressive 1192 castle and the fact that it’s small enough to tackle in a day make Kilkenny a great spot for a quick getaway – it’s only 90 minutes from Dublin by road.
After climbing its three floors, take a seat at Nowlan Park to watch the Kilkenny Cats hurling team, before heading on a stroll around the Medieval Mile, a maze of cobbled alleywaysThe 17th century Lyrath Estate is just ten minutes from town – an enchanting manor house with modern rooms.The Lyrath Estate has B&B doubles from £71 per night. SeePRETTY riverside walks and a rejuvenated quayside earned Limerick the status of National City of Culture in 2014.