Day 209, 7 Jan '15, Kilkenny Castle and lunch at Kytelers... our new "local". "Never, Ever, Pay Retail" would have to be one of our favourite expressions. So when we knew we were coming to Ireland we started researching heritage spots to visit, what was open and how much it would cost. Lots of places, not much open and a bit expensive if you visit a few - between €4 and €7 a pop. We researched the annual pass at €25. Hmmmm - would we find enough places o...

Days 206-207, 4-5 Jan '15, Rest Day... then Day trip to Kilkenny self-guided walking tour, lunch at infamous Kyteler's Inn & Cross Country Drive home. Incredible day out in lively Kilkenny. Super town about an hour from home on rural(ish) roads. We had fun heading the main way there via quaint Gowran and St Mary's Church. Possibly the only town in Ireland without a cafe. Also an abundant amount of clearly vacant new-build housing. We think the Celtic Tiger'...