Ballyragget

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Ballyragget Square 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.