Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny
At Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, your family will receive the warmest of welcomes in the most luxurious of surroundings. Located just five minutes from the centre of Medieval Kilkenny city and nestled on 170 acres of mature parkland complete with exquisite lakes, rustic walkways and historic gardens on the site. The resident dog’s love to accompany guests on their walks around the exquisite grounds. Lyrath Estate offers a feel of luxury, and the large variety of exquisite bedrooms offer the perfect place for a luxury family getaway.
The property offers all of the charm of an old world, country estate combined with the very best in contemporary facilities and luxuries. The hotel itself has been built around an elegant 17th century house which has been returned to its former glory through sympathetic preservation and now features lots of the original features and furniture. The drama of the old house and the clean, contemporary design of the new hotel are blended seamlessly.
Communions & Confirmations
Make this once in a lifetime experience truly memorable for your child. Have your family pictures taken on the beautiful grounds, followed by lunch in luxury in the Yew restaurant.
Then relax and let the kids use the outdoor playground or enjoy live entertainment on selected dates.
Four Course Lunch
Adults €35.00
Children (under 12) €17
Communion and Confirmation child receives a gift and dines complimentary
For enquiries or to make a booking please contact our events team on +353 56 7705852 or email [email protected].
Lyrath Estate Family Accommodation
Luxury Kilkenny Accommodation doesn’t come any better.
Accommodation at Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny comprises of 139 luxury bedrooms that are designed, furnished and decorated to exacting standards, featuring independently controlled air-conditioning/heating systems, with views over either the estate or gardens. Many of their suites and executive rooms also have a sun terrace or balcony.
Facilities in the family rooms consist of; individually controlled air-conditioning, 1 double size bed and 2 single beds (which may be placed together to form a room configuration of 2 queen beds if required), Bath, Walk in shower, separate toilet to bathroom, luxury robes crisp white duvets, Rituals products, 43 inch flat screen tv, direct dial telephone, data port, broadband internet, trouser press, iron & ironing board, hairdryer, a Nespresso Machine tea making facilities. Room service breakfast available on request, tray charge applies. Family Room rates are priced per adult sharing*
(*children under 4 stay free, children aged 4-12 are charged €25 per child, per night – bed and breakfast).
All Facilities include: Individually controlled air-conditioning, 1 double size bed and 2 single beds (which may be placed together to form a room configuration of 2 queen beds if required), Bath, Walk in shower, separate toilet to bathroom, robe and slippers, crisp white duvets, Rituals products, 43 inch flat screen tv, direct dial telephone, data port, broadband internet, trouser press, iron & ironing board, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. Room service breakfast available on request, tray charge applies. Family Room rates are priced for Children under 12 years of age.
Family Friendly Deals
Find out all about the Lyrath Estate Family Packages and Special Offers.
Family Break in Lyrath Estate
Enjoy 1-5 night family break this Halloween
Choose from their one, two or five night packages.
Enjoy 1 to 5 night stay from €115 per adult sharing, including breakfast each morning and dinner on one evening
Their on-site Reilly’s Fun Club is available to keep the children entertained with Halloween themed activities throughout the October midterm break!
Enjoy complimentary on-site activities on our 170 acre estate:
Swimming Pool, Playground with Zipline and Swings, Resort Bikes, Walking Trails, Private Cinema and much, much more!
You certainly won’t be short of family fun time this October!
Enjoy complimentary on-site activities on our 170 acre estate:
Swimming Pool, Playground, Resort Bikes, Walking Trails, Private Cinema and much, much more!
Post Christmas & New Year Family Break
Enjoy a 1-5 night Family Break at Lyrath Estate during the Christmas & New Year Holidays, from €115 per adult sharing.
Extend the festivities with a post-Christmas family stay at Lyrath Estate. Sit, back and relax as the little ones join the activities at Reilly’s Fun Club, adults can unwind in the award winning Oasis Spa and enjoy a delicious evening meal.
Lyrath Estate Gift Vouchers
Lyrath Estate gift vouchers are an ideal present when you’re not sure what to buy someone. Everyone deserves a break and with three restaurants to choose from, an award-winning spa, extensive leisure club not to mention the 170 acres of parkland to be explored, the gift of Lyrath Estate vouchers are extremely versatile. They can be used for overnight stays, in theAward Winner Spa, Two AA Rosette Accredited, fine dining ‘Yew Restaurant’ in the new casual chic ‘Grill and Bar’ or for a scrumptious Afternoon Tea in The Atrium.
Find out all about the Lyrath Estate Gift Vouchers
Family Facilities
There is the fantastic Oasis Health Club with an 17 meter swimming pool for the whole family to enjoy. Children are welcome until 6 pm.
Visit the Oasis Spa where you can relax, refresh and rejuvenate.
Reilly’s Fun Club
Reilly’s Fun Club activities are available on select dates throughout the school holidays, including both February & October mid-term breaks.
For The Kids – Outdoor
- Picnics by the lake
- Estate Bicycles (adults and children bicycles available)
- Estate Walks
- Children’s playground
- Archery
- Falconry
Reilly’s Fun Club provide a range of entertainment and activities for children during your stay.
For The Kids – Indoor
- 20 Seater Private Cinema with a Bose suround system complete with DVD
- Full size snooker room.
- Leisure Centre with 17m pool and children’s paddle pool
- Kids Club * (*select dates only during school holidays)
Family Attractions In Kilkenny
Lyrath Estate allows easy access to many superb attractions in Kilkenny region during your family holiday or that well deserved family weekend break. Your family will never be short of things to do while on holiday in Ireland, and there are many seasonal events and activities to keep them entertained as well
Directions To The Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny
GPS Co-ordinates for Lyrath Estate Kilkenny:- Latitude 52°38′.87″N & Longitude 007°11.80″W
Directions from Dublin Airport
- Follow the signs for the M50 motorway heading southbound.
- Leave the Motorway at Junction 9 which brings you onto the Red Cow roundabout.
- Take the N7 South (Naas Dual carriage way), driving in the direction of Waterford, Limerick. This will automatically turn to the M7.
- Leave the M7 at Junction 11 and take the M9 Waterford/ Kilkenny.
- Continue along the M9 – and exit off the Motorway at Junction 8 (Signposted: Kilkenny N10.)
- At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N10.
- ?At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N77. (Signposted: Clonmel, City Centre)
- At the Dublin Road roundabout take the 1st exit onto the R712 (Signposted: Gowran, Paulstown)
- You will come to a small roundabout at Cillin Hill, take the second exit.
- Lyrath Estate is located approximately 700m from here on your left hand side.
Directions from Rosslare Harbour
- Take the N25 from Rosslare towards New Ross.
- From New Ross head towards Waterford .
- From Waterford pick up the M9 Motorway.
- Exit the Motorway at Junction 9.
- Take the 1st exit at the roundabout as you come off the motorway for Kilkenny (N10).
- At the next roundabout take first exit straight through again for Kilkenny (N10).
- At the Waterford Road roundabout take the 3rd exit.
- The next roundabout is the Statestreet or Bohernatounish roundabout here you take the 2nd exit.
- At the Bennetsbridge roundabout take the 2nd exit.
- At the Dublin Road roundabout take the 3rd exit for Gowran /Paulstown (R712).
- Continue out along this road go straight through the roundabout at Cillin Hill.
- Lyrath Estate is located approximately 700m from here on your left hand side.
- Approximate driving time from Rosslare is 1 hour 30 min
