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Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny, Ireland

By Jody Halsted April 4, 2008

Our first stop in County Kilkenny was Jerpoint Abbey. Located just outside of Thomastown you really can’t miss it as it nestles up to N9 (a major roadway). We received a great lesson on the history of Jerpoint Abbey from Sheila in the interpretive center- be sure to stop in, you will notice more as […]

Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Ireland · Tagged With: County Kilkenny, Fun for Kids, history

Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland

By Jody Halsted April 8, 2008

Kilkenny Castle is the type of castle you picture in your mind. Imposing from the outside, opening to a great park at the rear and a garden with fountains at the front. Kilkenny Castle is almost like a fairy tale. Kilkenny Castle belonged to the Butler family, the earls of Ormande from 1391 to 1967 […]

2 Comments · Filed Under: Ireland · Tagged With: castle, County Kilkenny, Fun for Kids, history, OPW Heritage Cards, play area

5 Fun Things to Do in Ireland With Kids

By Jody Halsted February 9, 2010

Ireland is, hands down, my favorite place in the world.  While I plan our return to her shores I asked Leigh Maher, owner of the online Celtic jewelry store: Irish Celtic Jewels, to share his top 5 kid-friendly tips. On his blog, he shares tips and information about all things Irish, including jewelry, weddings and […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: Europe, Ireland · Tagged With: castle, County Armagh, County Cork, County Dublin, County Kildare, County Kilkenny, folk park, fort, planetarium

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