I was looking for an Irish town to spend a view days on my own last April, during a two-week trip around Ireland with a rotating roster of travel companions.
Kilkenny stood out.
The city an hour-and-a-half south of Dublin is known as the design center of Ireland, but also has a medieval castle, a 17th-century Irish merchant's townhouse and a 13th-century cathedral.
So much to see.
And I met the nicest people at the pubs, in the restaurants, at the local theater.
Read about my visit to Kilkenny in this Sunday's Washington Post.
Photos: Ellen Perlman. 1. Medieval Kilkenny Castle. 2. Matt the Miller's Bar and Restaurant, overlooking the River Nore.
Enjoyed your story. How was the Guinness fudge?
Posted by: Tammy | February 11, 2018 at 07:59 AM
It took a little getting used to ...
Posted by: Ellen | February 11, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Very nice story, Ellen Perlman. It is refreshing to see an Ireland travel piece other than the usual fare about Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway,etc. Some of your readers may be interested in reading about an American journalist who preceded you to Kilkenny by 130 years. http://www.markholan.org/archives/4064
Posted by: Mark Holan | February 13, 2018 at 09:53 AM