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Savour Kilkenny 2025: A Foodie Adventure on Your Doorstep at Croan Cottages
Experience Kilkenny’s Food Festival Like a Local
Savour Kilkenny returns to Ireland’s medieval capital from October 24th–27th, 2025, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of culinary delights and family fun. It really is our favourite time of the year in Kilkenny.
Why stay at Croan Cottages?
Conveniently located just a short drive from central Kilkenny, Croan Cottages offers a peaceful retreat after a day of festival fun. A perfect choice for anyone searching for Airbnb Kilkenny...
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Experience Kilkenny’s Food Festival Like a Local Savour Kilkenny returns to Ireland’s medieval capital from October 24th–27th, 2025, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of culinary delights and family fun. It really is our favourite time of the year in Kilkenny. Why stay at Croan Cottages? Conveniently located just a short drive from central Kilkenny, Croan Cottages offers a peaceful retreat after a day of festival fun. A perfect choice for anyone searching for Airbnb Kilkenny...
Read moreExploring the Greenways and Blueways of Kilkenny
Here at Croan Cottages, we’re lucky to be nestled in the heart of the Irish countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, quiet woodlands, and a network of scenic trails and waterways just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a keen cyclist, a gentle rambler, or someone who just wants to drift along a river in a kayak and forget what day it is, Kilkenny and the nearby counties offer plenty of options for slow, soulful...
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Here at Croan Cottages, we’re lucky to be nestled in the heart of the Irish countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, quiet woodlands, and a network of scenic trails and waterways just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a keen cyclist, a gentle rambler, or someone who just wants to drift along a river in a kayak and forget what day it is, Kilkenny and the nearby counties offer plenty of options for slow, soulful...
Read moreDiscover Heritage Week 2025 in Kilkenny
There’s no better time to embrace Kilkenny’s rich cultural tapestry than National Heritage Week, running from 16–24 August 2025 (kilkennyheritage.ie). This annual celebration invites visitors into the heart of Ireland’s heritage through immersive events that bring history to life.
Why Croan Cottages is the Perfect Base
Nestled on the grounds of an 18th-century Irish country house, Croan Cottages offers both charm and comfort—a superb launching point for your Heritage Week adventures (Visit Kilkenny). After a day...
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There’s no better time to embrace Kilkenny’s rich cultural tapestry than National Heritage Week, running from 16–24 August 2025 (kilkennyheritage.ie). This annual celebration invites visitors into the heart of Ireland’s heritage through immersive events that bring history to life. Why Croan Cottages is the Perfect Base Nestled on the grounds of an 18th-century Irish country house, Croan Cottages offers both charm and comfort—a superb launching point for your Heritage Week adventures (Visit Kilkenny). After a day...
Read moreStep Through Time – Heritage Sites of Kilkenny From Prehistory to the Present
At Croan Cottages, we’re lucky to sit in the heart of one of Ireland’s most storied counties. Kilkenny isn’t just a medieval gem, it’s a place where every time period has left its mark, from Neolithic tombs to 19th-century estates.
Whether you’re here for a short break or a week-long escape, there’s something deeply satisfying about taking a day to walk through the pages of Ireland’s history. Here’s a rough chronological guide to just some...
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At Croan Cottages, we’re lucky to sit in the heart of one of Ireland’s most storied counties. Kilkenny isn’t just a medieval gem, it’s a place where every time period has left its mark, from Neolithic tombs to 19th-century estates. Whether you’re here for a short break or a week-long escape, there’s something deeply satisfying about taking a day to walk through the pages of Ireland’s history. Here’s a rough chronological guide to just some...
Read moreTours of Kilkenny City and County
Kilkenny is a city full of stories, sights, and surprises, and there’s no better way to experience it than through a guided tour. Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, cruise, or even swing a hurl, there’s a tour in Kilkenny to suit every interest.
Staying at Croan Cottages puts you in the perfect position to explore it all. Here’s a round-up of the top Kilkenny tours to enjoy during your stay with us.
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Kilkenny is a city full of stories, sights, and surprises, and there’s no better way to experience it than through a guided tour. Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, cruise, or even swing a hurl, there’s a tour in Kilkenny to suit every interest. Staying at Croan Cottages puts you in the perfect position to explore it all. Here’s a round-up of the top Kilkenny tours to enjoy during your stay with us. Details of all...
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