The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest, but if you haven’t yet got the shopping in hand, don’t panic!
Why not make a weekend of it, enjoying what one of Ireland’s loveliest cities has to offer.
Kilkenny is the place to be this festive season. With great shopping, food and nightlife, as well as fabulous hotels, treat yourself to a little pampering while you spree, instead of shopping until you drop.
Where To… Shop
Now in its 6
th year MacDonagh Junction has arranged its best Christmas shopping experience yet. Located in Kilkenny city beside the train station with over 1,000 parking spaces at €2 for 3 hours it is the ideal Christmas shopping destination for the whole family. With a range of stores that includes H&M, TK Maxx, River Island, Next, Dunnes, Champion, Carraig Donn, Only, Name It, Mexx and Pamela Scott and the largest Jack & Jones store in the country one is sure to find the latest winter fashions for the Christmas party season or just to wrap up warm. Fields, Health Express Pharmacy, Carphone Warehouse, Three, The Health Store, Claires, Eason provide lots of gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Where To… Chill Out
Kilkenny on Ice is a new attraction to MacDonagh Junction this year and it is proving really popular. Located beside Dunnes Stores, couples can make a night of it by shopping before donning their skates. Relax afterwards with a coffee or hot chocolate in one of the restaurants in the very festive feeling Workhouse Square in MacDonagh Junction complete with a new 6 foot LED polar bear.
Where To… Eat
If you really want the five star experience, it’s a must to try Campagne in the city. The Courtyard Bar & Grill is a really nice restaurant and its located in MacDonagh Junction, or if you just want a casual bite, Eddie Rockets will hit the spot! There are lots of other options too… Kilkenny is perfect for foodies.
Where To… Stay
You’ll find a home for the night to suit all budgets and tastes in the Marble City. Some of our favourites include The Ormonde Hotel, the Four Star Langton House Hotel and the spectacular Lyrath Estate.
