Situated in the Noire Valley, a short distance from the center of the city is the Danville Farm House. It is a family run yard, set in an old Georgian Farm, and offers visitors a wonderful experience of horse riding. Apart from horse riding, experienced riders can try out cross country jumps while others can enjoy leisurely treks around the lush green fields of the farm. After a ride visitors can enjoy a hot cup of tea or take a stroll and spend time with the beautiful mares and foals at the farm. The farm also has a self catering accommodation which is available all round the year.
Carlow County Museum; ideally located at the center of the city aims in displaying the history and culture of the city. The museum is made up of four exhibition rooms and focuses on archeology, history, social history, folk life, etc of the county. One of the main attractions of the museum is the 19th century pulpit and is managed by the Carlow County Council. The museum organizes various temporary exhibitions as well.
One of the darkest places in Ireland, the Dunmore Caves consist of a series of underground chambers said to be the site of legendary battles. The Vikings plundered the caves in 928AD; thousands of victims' bones were discovered within perhaps as a result. Anyone with an interest in history or geology will enjoy it here. There are regular guided tours and both an exhibition center and museum at the cave entrance. Be warned though: the caves are not for the faint-hearted or claustrophobic.
First founded in 1225, this Dominican friary takes its unusual name from the fact that the resident monks used to wear a formal black cappa over their white habit. Established by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, the abbey has had a turbulent history, having been shut down by Henry VIII and later left to ruin. Restored in the 1970s, the abbey features a range of monastic exhibits, including a pre-Reformation Irish oak statue of St. Dominic, and several stone coffins. The abbey is still in use today by members of the founding Dominican Order.
Located within the splendid grounds of the spectacular Kilkenny Castle, the Butler Art Gallery plays host to a a variety of exhibits by both Irish and international artists. The gallery functions as a space to showcase Irish artists new to the scene, as well as a permanent collection of 20th-century masters. There's no better setting in town, perhaps in all of Ireland, to experience wonderful art. Refresh yourself afterwards at the Castle's cafe. Gallery admission is free.