On our way from Waterford to Dublin we stopped at Cashel first. Next we hit Kilkenny, had some Kilkenny beer, and saw the castle. Dublin was packed with partiers because Germany was facing off against Ireland for a World Cup qualifier. So for accomodations we had to settle for the Morrison Hotel, “probably the coolest and most luxurious city centre hotel in Dublin.”
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I am a descendant of the Kilkenny family and I am proud to be a part of that. I know about the Kilkenny Queen that invaded the celts in Donegal Bay long ago and to see the Castle and its charm, is more than I expected. Thanks for the pictures and information.