KilkennyFree things to do in Kilkenny
28 places in Kilkenny you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Kilkenny
- Ardaloo Church (site)
- Ballysallagh Ringfort (Rath)
- Baunnaraha Ringfort
- Baunnaraha Ringfort
- Bonnetstown Castle
- Burnchurch Graveyard
- Castleinch Castle (site of)
- Coolgrange Hillfort
- Corbetstown Castle
- Dunbell Big Ringfort
- Dunbell Big Ringfort
- Flemingstown
- Gaulstown Castle
- Kilmademoge Castle (site of)
- Lacken Castle (site of)
- Lavistown Castle (site)
- Martin Archer
- Maudlin Castle
- Mountgale Ringfort
- Mountgale Ringfort
- Mountgale Ringfort
- Raheennagun
- Shirehall Castle
- St. John's PrioryJohn Street Lower
- Threecastles Motte
- Troyswood Ringbarrow
When museums in Ireland open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Kilkenny
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Kilkenny, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked