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People Buying Food at Christmas Market

Yule Fest Kilkenny

We are delighted to welcome Yulefest 2022 to Kilkenny this year! From November 25th all the way to Christmas eve, the city is transformed into

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Kilkenny Castle with sunset reflecting on it

Autumn in Kilkenny

Autumn is a great time to explore Kilkenny. The busy season for tourists has subsided and the Christmas rush has not started, giving you a

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The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny 1801 Bar & Restaurant set up for dinner with bottle of red wine

Dining in the 1801 Restaurant

Kilkenny is packed with great places to eat. From contemporary restaurants to international cuisine, you can’t pass a corner in the city without something delicious

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Camera man filming event

Events in Kilkenny

There is nothing like the roar of a live crowd. After two years of missing out, we are delighted to welcome back live events to

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Kilkenny city by the river

Spring in the City

Springtime in Kilkenny is an exciting time. It’s the start of the busy season for hotels and other hospitality businesses, and the city is buzzing

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Twin beds in reflection of mirror in the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

The Perks of Booking Direct

You’ll often hear us encouraging guests to ‘book direct’ but do you know why? Third-party websites are great for researching available hotels in a specific

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Karen O'Sullivan Sales Manager at the Hoban Hotel

Meet Our New Sales & Marketing Manager

We are delighted to welcome Karen O’Sullivan on board as the new Sales & Marketing Manager for the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny. Karen is a native to Kilkenny city and the local area to the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny.

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Woman putting on covid mask

Essential Travel in Kilkenny

Did you know that Hoban Hotel, on the edge of Kilkenny City, is still open for essential travel and accommodating essential workers throughout lockdown? We

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Kilkenny City River Nore

32 Counties in 32 Days

Donate Now The past year has been tough for everyone, but especially for charities that have had to cease their regular fundraising leaving them with

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View of bank of the river Nore in Kilkenny

The Perfect Staycation in Kilkenny City

Travelling in 2020 is limited in many ways, but also exciting as we get to adventure around our magnificent little island again and explore the many wonders awaiting us. Kilkenny is a medieval city in southeast Ireland, part of the famous Ancient East tourist area of Ireland. The ideal location for your next staycation!

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