County Kilkenny

Kilkenny is an inland county situated in southeast part of Ireland and is said it has some of the most beautiful countrysides in this region. Green rolling hills form the border and gently slides to the wavy limestone plain in the center, diversified by pleasant landscapes of River Nore valleys. The River Suir creates the border with County Waterford, and the River Barrow forms the border with Counties Carlow and Wexford. An excellent way to explore the landscapes of County Kilkeny is to follow The South Leinster Way (National Waymarked Trail), which starts in Kildavin (Co Carlow) and finishs in Carrick-on-Suir (Co Tipperary). The county town, Kilkenny has Ireland\'s most preserved Medieveal town centre, and together with Castle and Cathedral are real gems of Irish architecture. The whole county Kilkenny has numerous ancient sites including megalithic tombs as Kilmogue Dolmen, Iron Age fortifications, inscribed stones, medieval high crosses, castles, and abbeys as Jerpoint or Kells Priory. Co Kilkenny also offers a one of the best Ireland\'s golf courses.The course was designed by famous golfer Jack Nicklaus and are situated on the grounds of The Mount Juliet Estate (near Thomstown), which also includes the Georgian Manor House (now hotel) and stud, one of the most advanced equestrian centers in the country.