Castles in County Kilkenny

Castles in and around County Kilkenny: 141 castles listed — including 136 medieval castles, 2 palaces, 3 ruins. Check what each one is, whether you can go inside, then pick the one worth the trip.

Common questions

How many castles are there in and around County Kilkenny?

141 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.

Are castles in and around County Kilkenny free to visit?

1 of 141 is confirmed free to visit. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.