Skip Dublin: Kilkenny’s ‘Marble City’ Brings Festivals, Great Food, and a Castle Worth the Trip

Kilkenny beats Dublin for history, food, and festivals. A medieval city built on witchcraft, mass burials, and black stone awaits.

Ireland’s ‘City That Isn’t a City’ Has Legendary Bars & Fairy-Tale Streets

Despite its 500,000 visitors annually, Kilkenny isn’t officially a city – yet locals fiercely defend their “city” identity. Cobblestone streets and medieval charm defy legal labels. Ireland’s paradox awaits.