Guide to Kilkenny
Guide to Kilkenny From a Leading Local Sports Therapy Clinic
Welcome to Kilkenny
Known for its diverse and rich history, the historic city of Kilkenny sits in the southeast of Ireland in County Kilkenny. The settlement that would become the city of Kilkenny was founded in the 6th century by St. Canice, originally naming it “Cill Chainnigh” which means “Church of Canis”. By the 13th century, the Normans had developed Kilkenny into a thriving trade centre, fortifying the area with walls and building Kilkenny Castle. By the early 17th century, Kilkenny had become a prominent political centre of Ireland, and was granted city status in 1603 by King James I. The city continued to thrive and prosper, evolving into the amazing cultural hub as it exists today. Kilkenny offers historic sites for history lovers such as St. Canice’s Church, beautiful parks and forests to explore like Jenkinstown Wood, and places to keep the little ones engaged like the National Reptile Zoo. We’re going to go into greater detail about what the city of Kilkenny offers, highlighting a number of noteworthy and unmissable activities and places to visit, whether you’re just visiting or new to the area.
Sports Therapy & Osteopathy in Kilkenny
While you’re in Kilkenny, you may potentially find yourself in need of sports therapy, sports massage or osteopathy. As always if you find yourself injured, the first thing to do is seek medical attention, no matter if the injury is large or small. If you have a persistent pain that you deal with on a daily basis, or reduced range of motion from a previous injury, or you simply want to explore how to increase your overall health and wellbeing, we here at Just One Body can help. No matter what physical treatment you require, our clinicians will cater their services to you, tailoring a treatment plan to get your confidence back and get your body back to its full potential. To find out more, contact us now, or use the easy online booking system to book your first appointment.
Exciting Activities in Kilkenny
Activities for Kids in Kilkenny
If you’re in the city with the whole family, great news! There’s so much to see and do for people of all ages. Make a day out of visiting Kilkenny Castle, and then take the kids to enjoy Kilkenny Castle Grounds and Playground. For something a little more thrilling, head over to Castlecomer Discovery Park, where you can enjoy zip-lining and treetop walks. Nore Valley Park is the place to be if you enjoy good old-fashioned camping, with an on-site farm complete with a petting zoo. How about a unique way to take in the local history? Kilkenny Ghost Tours offers guided walks through the cobbled streets, discovering some of the most infamous local ghost stories. If you’d simply like to take in a family show at an incredible venue, then make sure you check out Ballykeefe Amphitheatre.
Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
For some of us, our first priority is finding somewhere tranquil and scenic to enjoy a walk or just to relax. Kilkenny features multiple parks and walking routes to enjoy, such as the Canal Walk along the River Nore, starting at the Ossuary Bridge and passing a number of city sights. While on this walk you’ll pass the Nore Linear Park, a great place for a picnic or some field sports. The Lacken Walk is another scenic route with multiple beautiful views of the city along the River Nore. If you’re a nature enthusiast or bird watcher, Newpark Marsh should be one of your priorities. Enjoy a nature reserve featuring multiple habitats and wetlands that are home to a large variety of animal species. For something a little smaller and more traditional, the local neighbourhood Loughboy Park offers a playground and a large area to enjoy field sports.
Historic Locations in Kilkenny
The city of Kilkenny has a rich history dating all the way back to the 6th century, ensuring there’s no shortage of historic sites to discover. Take a trip to Kells Priory, a medieval monastery surrounded by beautiful countryside. Dunmore Cave is an incredible cave open to the public with fascinating viking history. To see a collection of items and enjoy expert local knowledge, look no further than the Medieval Mile Museum. The Tholsel is the name of the old town hall building, opened In 1761. Though no longer in use as a municipal building, it still offers a stunning building that attracts visitors year-round. How about mixing some contemporary art with your history? The Butler Gallery is situated inside an old converted almshouse and features a number of exhibitions to enjoy at an amazing location.
Activities for Sports Enthusiasts
If you’re someone who enjoys staying active, whether you like to jog, go to the gym, take part in local sports competitions or you enjoy a good cycle trail, Kilkenny has you covered. Horse racing fan? If you enjoy a day at the races, don’t miss Gowran Park Racecourse. Get hands-on with Ireland’s national sport at Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience, or enjoy the River Nore in a unique way at River Nore Kayaking. The Barrow Way Cycle Trail begins in Graiguenamanagh and covers 23 km of scenic cycle route through some incredible sights. For golfing, horse riding, archery and many more outdoor activities, make sure Mount Juliet Estate is on your list to visit.
Map of Things to do in Kilkenny
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Kilkenny FAQ
- Market Yard Car Park
- Ormonde Street Car Park
- St. Canice’s Car Park
- Kilkenny Garda (police) station
- St. Luke’s General Hospital is the closest hospital with an emergency department
- Kilkenny Fire Station
- Bus – Bus Éireann and JJ Kavanagh & Sons both offer services from Kilkenny centre to Dublin, Cork and Waterford.
- Train – MacDonagh Station services Kilkenny, with trips to Dublin taking around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cabs – Taxis are widely available through multiple ride-apps and services in the city.
- Primary – St. Canice’s Co-Ed National School, Gaelscoil Osraí (Irish-language school) and Kilkenny School Project.
- Secondary – Kilkenny College, Presentation Secondary School (girls school) and CBS Kilkenny.
Higher education – Ormonde College of Further Education and South East Technological University (SETU)
Sports Therapy Kilkenny
We are a physical therapy clinic offering osteopathy, sports massage and sports therapy. Sports therapy is a versatile therapy that can help you overcome and rehabilitate injury and stay strong and healthy for the future. We use the same physical therapy techniques as physiotherapists, and also work with you in our rehab gym to reload and strengthen your body, doing our best to ensure you stay strong and injury free.
At your first appointment we will carry out a thorough assessment of any painful areas or injuries and your overall biomechanics. We’ll then give you an accurate diagnosis of any problems you are having, explain what we can do to help, and the whole treatment and rehabilitation process. In the course of your treatment we’ll also give you exercises and stretches you can do whether at home or training in the gym, to make sure that all your training is geared towards a strong and injury-free future.
Getting to our sports therapy clinic from Kilkenny
We are just a 45 minute drive from Kilkenny
How can I book an appointment?
Booking an appointment is simple, and if it is your first appointment with us, we offer a free 20-minute introductory session. Simply use our quick and easy online booking system, email us on info@justonebody.ie for more information or call us now on 051 432 006. Our clinic is conveniently located in the townland of Raheen in County Kilkenny, just off of the N25.