Croan Cottages are situated in rural south Kilkenny between the villages of Dunamaggan and Knocktopher just 500m off the R699. Croan Cottages are approx. 20 minutes drive to the South of Kilkenny City in Ireland's 'Sunny Southeast'. Our self catering cottages are easily accessed from the airports and sea ports of Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Limerick. Golf, fishing, shooting, horse trekking and walks are all local to Croan Cottages and other water or adventure sports can be enjoyed on the Waterford coast (20 miles).
	Local services are provided for guests in Croan Cottages in the villages of Knocktopher (3 miles) and Dunnamaggan (2 miles) in County Kilkenny. We can help guests staying in our holiday homes arrange transport for trips to Kilkenny city, Mount Juliet Hotel and championship Golf Course and a selection of quality restaurants nearby. Local pubs providing music, craic and serving quality food all day are located just a short distance away from the cottages. The closest picnic areas are in Castle Morres (Castlemorres, Castlemorris) Forest Park and alongside the river in Knocktopher.

Directions to Croan Cottages

Sat-nav coordinates: Croan Cottages are located at N52.47474° (52° 28.488') & W 7.27157° (7° 16.292').

From Dublin airport (approx. 2 - 2.5 hours):
Leave the airport on the N1 South (toward the city). Leave the N1 at the first exit on to the M50 motorway (South). Cross the Toll Bridge (€1.90 required for the toll - there are coins only lanes and coins & notes lanes) and continue to the N7 (Naas Road) exit (South). Continue on the N7 to the M7 motorway. Take the M9 motorway exit from the M7 (left filter lanes signposted for Kilkenny and Waterford). Stay on the M9 to the N9 and through Carlow to Paulstown.

In Paulstown turn left on the N9 toward Waterford and continue through Gowran and Thomastown. Approx. 2 miles (3km) outside Thomastown turn right onto the R699 signposted for Callan and Knocktopher. Cross the main N10 in Knocktopher and continue on the R699 toward Callan. After 1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages). Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.

From Dublin City (approx. 2 - 2.5 hours):
Take the N7 (Naas Road) from the city centre or from the M50 motorway to the M7. Take the M9 exit from the M7 (signposted for Kilkenny and Waterford). Stay on the M9 to the N9 and through Carlow to Paulstown. In Paultown turn left on the N9 toward Waterford and continue through Gowran and Thomastown. Approx. 2 miles (3km) outside Thomastown turn right onto the R699 signposted for Callan and Knocktopher. Cross the main N10 in Knocktopher and continue on the R699 toward Callan. After 1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages). Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.

From Dublin Port (approx. 2.5 hours):
As you leave the port follow the signs for City, South and N7. Travel up the quays and continue to follow signs for 'The South' and N7. Take the N7 (Naas Road) to the M7. Take the M9 exit from the M7 (signposted for Kilkenny and Waterford). Stay on the M9 to the N9 and through Carlow to Paulstown. In Paultown turn left on the N9 toward Waterford and continue through Gowran and Thomastown. Approx. 2 miles (3km) outside Thomastown turn right onto the R699 signposted for Callan and Knocktopher. Cross the main N10 in Knocktopher and continue on the R699 toward Callan. After 1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages). Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.

From Kilkenny (approx. 20 minutes):
Take the Waterford Road (N10) from the city or from the ring road. Continue on the N10 through Danesfort, Stoneyford and into Knocktopher. In Knocktopher turn right on to the R699 toward Callan. After 1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages). Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.

From Waterford (approx. 40 minutes):
Head North from the city and cross the River Suir. Join the N24 for approx. 2 miles to the roundabout and turn right on the N9 toward Kilkenny and Dublin. Pass through Mullinavat and Ballyhale on the N9. Just outside Ballyhale continue straight onto the N10 toward Knocktopher and Kilkenny. In Knocktopher turn left onto the R699 signposted for Callan. After 1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages). Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.

From Cork (approx 2.5 hours):
Take the N25 East through Middleton and Dungarvan to Lemybrien. Turn left in Lemybrien onto the R676 to Carrick-on-Suir. Cross the river Suir and follow the signs to the R697 to Kilmoganny. In Kilmoganny take the right turn at the end of the village (after the church) toward Newmarket on the R701. Approx. 3 miles (5km) outside Kilmoganny pass the 'Grand Gates' at Castlmorres and take the next left across the small bridge. Croan Cottages are 500m on the right.

From Shannon (approx. 2.5 - 3 hours):
Take the N19 east to the N18. Turn right onto the N18 to Limerick. From Limerick take the N24 through Tipperary and Cahir to Clonmel. In Clonmel continue on the N24 to the N76. Turn left onto the N76 toward Kilamerry, and Callan. Turn off the N76 at Callan into the town and follow the signs to the R699 toward Dunamaggan (Dunamaggin, Dunnamaggin) and Knocktopher. 2.1 miles (3.4km) after the village of Dunamaggan take the right turn at the top of the hill signposted for Croan Cottages. Croan is 500m on the left.