Name: Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience
Rating: 5.0

Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience

The Kilkenny Way, Rose Inn Street, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience is an immersive cultural attraction that offers some of the best things to do with kids in Kilkenny. This active sports experience allows families to step onto the pitch and learn the skills of Hurling, the world's oldest and fastest field game. It provides a unique opportunity to understand why this sport is so deeply rooted in Irish identity while having plenty of physical fun.

Tourist Package starts from €30pp for adult and €25pp for child. There are various options available, including heritage tours combined with skills practice and lunch packages at a local GAA-themed bar. Prices can vary depending on the size of the group and the specific package selected.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that combines Irish culture with active movement, this experience is a top choice. It offers a hands-on educational day out where children can swap their gadgets for a hurley and a sliotar. It is a fantastic way to spend a morning or afternoon in the "Marble City."

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Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Hurling Museum: A collection of sporting memorabilia and artifacts located within Lanigan’s that tells the story of Kilkenny’s "Cats" (the local team).
On-Pitch Skills Session: A guided practice on a local GAA pitch where kids learn the "rise," the "solo," and how to strike for a point.
Video Analysis: An introductory film that explains the speed and intensity of the sport to give visitors a "wow" factor before they play.
The Legend’s Wall: A dedicated display featuring the greatest players in the history of the game, perfect for a quick history lesson.
The Pitch Walk: A walk-through of a local stadium to see where the magic happens on match days.
Interactive Drills: Fun, competitive challenges designed to see who in the family has the fastest swing or the best aim.
The Virtual Striking Challenge: An updated high-tech sensor system that measures the speed of your shot against professional players' records.

Facilities

Lanigan’s Restaurant: The meeting point and home of the experience, offering dedicated kids' menus and GAA-themed dining.
Changing Areas: Basic facilities are available for those who want to swap into sports gear before heading to the pitch.
Toilets: Available at the meeting point and at the sports grounds used for the skills session.
Equipment Provided: All hurleys, helmets, and sliotars (balls) are provided as part of the booking.
Viewing Areas: Parents who don't want to participate can watch the skills session from the sidelines.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Tourist Package

Adults: €30pp
Children under 12: €25pp

Family Package

Family of 4: 2 adults 2 children - with food €100 (children eat free)

Pricing URL: https://www.thekilkennyway.com/kilkenny-hurling-packages.php

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tours: Usually run daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours for the basic tour and skills.

Address: The Kilkenny Way, Rose Inn Street, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

Post Code: IE

Council: Kilkenny

County: County Kilkenny

By Train: Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is a 10-minute walk from the meeting point at Lanigan's.
By Bus: The main bus stops on High Street or Ormonde Road are just minutes away on foot.
By Car: There is no parking at the venue. The best options are the Market Cross Shopping Centre Car Park or the Ormonde Street Multi-Storey, both within a 5-minute walk.