Kilkenny Road Train Tours

Kilkenny Road Train Tours

Kilkenny

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Kilkenny Road Train Tours

Kilkenny Road Train Tours

View historic Kilkenny city by road train. The daytime tour passes 15 historical sites while the evening tour takes a spookier tone: hear stories about Kilkenny's Ghosts and even try some witch's brew.

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addressThe Parade, Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny
emailinfo@kilkennyroadtraintours.com
phone+353 87 677 8832
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