Urlingford is a bustling little town in North Kilkenny which dates back to 1755. it is an ideal base for touring in a relaxing sort of way. On the
doorstep is Kilcooley Abbey founded in 1184 by Donal Mior O'Brien of Thomand. It is a daughter house of Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny, and set in unspoiled countryside it gives a feeling of being net to heaven.

Less than half an hour drive to the Rock of Cashel - The Seat of the Kings of Munster. it was the first Irish Church to have been built in Romanesque style, and still has the only Romanesque frescoes found in this country.
Kilkenny Castle to the south is also within half hour drive. For 800 years Kilkenny Castle has overlooked Kilkenny City. it has been restored to
its original grandeur and a wonderful place to take one back in time. Northwards there is the breathtaking views from the Slieve Bloom mountains and onto Birr Castle, and walk through their famous gardens.