North to Kilkenny
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After leaving Tintern Abbey, we headed to Hook Head Lighthouse. The medieval lighthouse dates back to the 13th century! We planned on visiting Dunbrody Castle, but it was closed for renovations. On the way to Kilkenny, we found the quaint little village of Inistioge. It had a beautiful 18th century bridge, still being used, several ruins and a fantastic little restaurant. Jerpoint Abbey was one of the highlights of the entire trip! The Abbey dates back to the 12th century, and has some of the most amazing carvings. We ended the day in Kilkenny with a couple pints of Guinness and a good night's sleep. |
Hook Head Lighthouse |
The View From Hook Head |
Fossils near Hook Head |
Clover |
Dunbrody Castle |
Watch Out For This Road!!! |
Inistioge Village Square |
Swan on the River Nore in Inistioge |
Inistioge bridge c1763 |
O'Keeffe's Pub, Inistioge |
Jerpoint Abbey |
Monk & Butler Knight Carvings |
Woman Carving at Jerpoint Abbey |
More Carvings |
Melissa at Jerpoint Abbey |
St. Christopher Carving at Jerpoint Abbey |
Jerpoint Abbey Ruins |
Pete Atop Jerpoint Abbey |
Pete Atop Jerpoint Abbey |
Tomb Carving |
Tomb Carving at Jerpoint Abbey |
Tomb Carving |
Kilkenny Castle |
View of Kilkenny and St. Canice's Cathedral |
The River Nore in Kilkenny |
Irish Music at Kytelers Inn, Kilkenny |
