Your stay — Rodini B&B
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Good to know — Kilkenny
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Emergency Contacts
KilkennyAll emergencies in Ireland use 999 or 112. For non-urgent Garda matters, dial Kilkenny Garda Station at 056 777 5000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kilkenny, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rodini B&B
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ormonde Road / Kilkenny station → Launard House B&B
💡 Buy a Leap Card at the tourist office on Rose Inn Street for cheaper fares; the B&B is in a residential area so alight at the 'Newpark' stop.
MacDonagh Junction (bus stop) → Daly's B&B (Patrick Street stop)
💡 Exact change only – no contactless on board. It’s a short walk (12 mins) from the stop to Daly's, but the route saves you hills with luggage.
Dublin Heuston Station (via city bus or Aircoach from airport to Heuston) → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station (15 min walk or short bus to Launard House)
💡 Advance purchase on irishrail.ie cuts cost to €7-€9; the station is near the castle so walk if weather’s fine.
Dublin Airport (Zone 14) → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Bus stops outside Terminal 1. Get off at 'Kilkenny MacDonagh Station', then a 15-minute walk up Wolfe Tone Street to Leggetsrath. Buy tickets on the app for €2 less.
Dublin Airport → Leggetsrath B&B
💡 Book with Kilkenny Cabs or Unicare for a fixed fare. Ask them to drop you at the B&B's lane off Freshford Road, not the main N77.
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Get the 09:00 InterCity—it’s direct and quiet. From the station, it’s a 15-min walk or €8 taxi to the house. Book 3 days ahead for the best fare (€11).
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the best 'Advance' fares. From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach (€7, 45 mins) to Heuston Station; the whole journey is about 2.5 hours total.
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach (€7, 30 mins) to Heuston. Reserve a seat online for busy times – trains fill up. Leggetsrath is a flat 12-minute walk from the station.
Dublin Airport (Zone 16) → Kilkenny (McDonagh Junction or Ormonde Road stop)
💡 Buy your ticket on the app or at the airport kiosk to avoid queuing. The bus drops you a 15-minute walk from Daly's B&B at Ormonde Road.
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Glendine Inn, Dublin Road, Kilkenny
💡 Book online the day before for a fixed rate; drivers often meet you at arrivals with a name board.
Dublin Airport → Daly's B&B, Kilkenny City
💡 Pre-book with a fixed-price quote via phone or WhatsApp to avoid meter surprises. Rip-off: ask for Pat’s Cars specifically; they know the back lanes and avoid tolls.
Dublin Airport Zone 14 (outside Terminal 1) → Kilkenny Ormonde Road (10 min walk to Launard House)
💡 Book online for a discount; sit on the left for castle views approaching Kilkenny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Rodini B&B?
Check-in at Rodini B&B is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Kilkenny
💡 Start at the weir just behind the castle for a good view of the water cascading over the rocks. Bring a pair of binoculars if you like birdwatching – kingfishers are sometimes spotted.
💡 Go mid-afternoon on a weekday for a quieter look at the original fireplace and well in the back room. Live music most evenings from 9pm—no cover charge.
💡 Music starts around 21:30 weeknights, earlier on weekends. Arrive by 20:45 to get a seat near the back fireplace – the best acoustics.
💡 The walled kitchen garden is usually quiet and has a nice view of the castle from the south side.
💡 Entry to the castle itself costs €8, but you can enjoy the park and the formal rose garden without paying a penny. Best in late spring when the rhododendrons are out.
💡 Enter via the Castle Road gate for a quieter route away from the main tourist path. Best in late afternoon for golden light.
💡 Skip the climb if you're short on time; instead, walk around the graveyard to see old Celtic crosses and stone carvings. Look for the tomb of a local bishop dated 1285.
💡 Enter via the Rose Garden off the Parade for a quieter route; the playground near the river entrance is good for a break if you have kids.