Ballyragget (Irish: Béal Atha Raghad meaning Mouth of Ragget's Ford) is a town in north County Kilkenny. It has a population of 1,450. The town is beside the river Nore.
It is named after Richard Le Ragget, a Norman who owned the land around the town in the 13th century.
- Ormond Castle. The ruins of a large medieval keep build in 1495 is found the town. The keep is surrounded by walls and a 4 round turrets. There is also a wishing chair.
- Catholic Church.
- Donoughmore Cemetery and ruins. Visit the ruins of an old church that was founded by St. Patrick.
Ormond Castle. The ruins of a large medieval keep build in 1495 is found the town. The keep is surrounded by walls and a 4 round turrets. There is also a wishing chair.
Catholic Church.
Donoughmore Cemetery and ruins. Visit the ruins of an old church that was founded by St. Patrick.
- Mary's Kitchen, The Square, +353 56 883 0839. 07:00 - 17:00. Small café and restaurant in the center of the town.
Mary's Kitchen, The Square, +353 56 883 0839. 07:00 - 17:00. Small café and restaurant in the center of the town.
- Paddy & Bernie Fitzpatrick, The Square, +353 56 883-3294.
- The Red Barn Pub, The Square, +353 56 883-3668.
- Moloney's Bar & B & B, Bridge St, +353 56 883-3188.
- The Corner House, Patrick St, +353 56 883-3112.
- West End Bar, Bridge St, +353 56 883-3767.
Paddy & Bernie Fitzpatrick, The Square, +353 56 883-3294.
The Red Barn Pub, The Square, +353 56 883-3668.
Moloney's Bar & B & B, Bridge St, +353 56 883-3188.
The Corner House, Patrick St, +353 56 883-3112.
West End Bar, Bridge St, +353 56 883-3767.
- Kilkenny - The capital of County Kilkenny is only 18km away. It's famous for it medieval history.
- Castlecomer - Visit Castlecomer Discovery Park and learn about the history of coal in The Footprints in Coal Experience. Only 7km away.