Top South East Ireland Holidays

Delve into the rich tapestry of Irish whiskey on a guided tour through Kilkenny. Starting at the impressive Kilkenny Castle, this unique experience combines whiskey tastings at local pubs with insights into the city's heritage. Each stop features exclusive tastings led by local experts, enhancing your understanding of whiskey's nuances. Light bites are thoughtfully paired with your drams from some of Kilkenny's most exciting food producers, elevating the tasting experience. As a special memento of your adventure, receive a complimentary gift to remember your journey through Kilkenny's vibrant whiskey scene. - Guided tour showcasing Kilkenny's historic whiskey culture - Expert-led tastings with local distillers at various pubs - Enjoy delicious food pairings to complement your whiskey, including food from award winning The Wild Grazer - Receive a complimentary gift as a keepsake of your tour

Kilkenny town is a cultural treasure with a diverse food scene which will leave you spoilt for choice. Wander through quirky medieval streets and alleys to explore this colorful and unique town with a local, knowledgeable guide to learn about fighting cats, the clash of the ash, and feudal kings. Enjoy mouth-watering local food samples washed down with a glass of Smithwicks, the oldest ale in Ireland brewed in the heart of Kilkenny town.

At Hurling Tours Ireland, we provide a unique cultural Irish experience for visitors. Established in the home of hurling, Kilkenny, we give guests an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Irish culture, by attempting our most ancient sport, hurling. Hurling is a game steeped in tradition and history, played with a passion and intensity that is unmatched in any other sport. Our hurling experience in Freshford gives visitors the opportunity to experience this sport in a tradional Irish pub in the heart of the village. Here we give visitors a presentation information them of the history and rules of Hurling. We have had visitors from many different nationalities and backgrounds fall in love with Hurling and the culture it creates in Ireland. Visitors from Canada, USA and Australia even promising to join a GAA Club when they return home, it is never too late to try new things and why not the sport that is at the heart of Irish culture and community.