1. Kilkenny Castle
A 12th Century castle, which has been remodelled and fully restored. Offers guided tours.

2. Castle Yard & Kilkenny Design Centre
Situated opposite Kilkenny Castle, these former stables and coach houses are owned by Kilkenny Civic Trust and include craft studios, workshops and the famous Kilkenny Design Centre.

3. Kilkenny Craft Trail
This trail features 9 studios and workshops in Kilkenny, incorporating jewellers, potters, leather and wood workers, glass blowers as well as candle makers. Well known names such as Chesneau – Nicholas Mosse pottery – Stoneware Jackson Pottery – Jerpoint Glass

4. Waterford Crystal
Take the factory tour where you will see skilled crafts men working with expertise and craftsmanship that has taken over 200 years to develop.

5. Gowran Park Racecourse
With 15 meetings throughout the year, Gowran Park is the perfect place to enjoy the excitement and spectacle of a day at the races. Dine in the rooftop restaurant and experience the thrill of the horses crossing the finishing line.

6. Kilkenny Golf Club, Gowran Park Golf Club, Mount Juliet Golf Club, Castlecomer Golf Club

7. Lyrath privately owned fishing Island in St.Mullins
Recently purchased, the island is ideal for small groups wishing to go fishing and is less than a 40 minute drive from the hotel.

8. Countryside Activity Centre
Group activities such as bo carts, indoor rifle target shooting, archery – long bow and clay pigeon shooting.

9. Country Quads
Cross Country Driving on a scenic livestock farm. Just a half hour’s drive from Lyrath Estate. Clay pigeon shooting also available on request.

10. Warrington Top Flight Equestrian, Kilkenny
Indoor & Outdoor Arena. Cross Country also available.