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Hotel review: There's lots to like but room for improvement too at this Kilkenny five-star

Close to Kilkenny City, Lyrath Estate feels very much a tale of two architectural stories
Hotel review: There's lots to like but room for improvement too at this Kilkenny five-star

The original property, with its handsome Victorian Italianate facade, conjures romantic notes as it reveals itself along the sweeping driveway

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 - 01:00
Thom Breathnach

Our rating: 8.25/10

Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

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