Meagan & Michael
Things To Do
Dublin
Dublin is a bustling city with lots to offer! Here are some recommended must-dos! Jameson Distillery Bow Street - Tours and Tasting Use code welcomeback for a discount! We loved the Bow Street Experience and added the Cask Draw extra. www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/visit-us/jameson-distillery-bow-st Trinity College Dublin and the Book of Kells Be sure to book your tickets before you go! www.tcd.ie/visitors/book-of-kells St. Stephen's Green https://ststephensgreenpark.ie Brazen's Head - Dublin's Oldest Pub www.brazenhead.com Dublin Castle www.dublincastle.ie Guinness Brewery and Storehouse Join us here on Saturday, August 6th www.guinness-storehouse.com/en St. Patrick's Cathedral www.stpatrickscathedral.ie Christ Church Cathedral https://christchurchcathedral.ie General Post Office Museum This was the site of the Easter Rising in 1916 www.gpowitnesshistory.ie Kilmainham Gaol Museum Be sure to book your tickets before you go to this famous jail https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie
Athy
Nearby Athy is only about 15 minutes away from Kilkea! Clancy's Pub https://www.facebook.com/clancys.athy/ Walk Along the Barrow River or Boat with Athy Boat Tours https://athyboattours.com/ Burtown House - Dining and Tours https://burtownhouse.ie/ Castledermot Friary http://monastic.ie/history/castledermot-franciscan-friary/ Moone High Cross Inn and Restaurant https://www.facebook.com/Moone-High-Cross-Inn-151412515051804/ Bay Tree Cafe - Great lunch spot! http://www.thebaytree.ie/
Kildare
Kildare is a larger town about a 30-minute drive from Kilkea Castle Shopping at Kildare Villages https://www.tbvsc.com/kildare-village/en/visit Irish National Stud and Gardens - Thoroughbred Horses and Japanese Gardens https://irishnationalstud.ie/ St. Brigid's Cathedral and Round Tower https://www.kildare.ie/heritage/details.asp?GCID=140 Silken Thomas Restaurant https://silkenthomas.com/
Kilkea Castle
Enjoy golf, horseback riding, archery, falconry, tennis, whiskey tasting, a trip to the spa, and much more! Check out kilkeacastle.ie for more information and to plan your stay. Many of these activities are family-friendly.