Ballyragget
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.
Ballyragget Square
It is named after Richard Le Ragget, a Norman who owned the land around the town in the 13th century.
Get in
Ballyragget is 18km from Kilkenny on the N77 road.
Get around
Ballyragget is very small, and easy to walk around.
See
- Ormond Castle (Ballyragget 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 (In the town's square).
- Donoughmore Cemetery and ruins. Visit the ruins of an old church that was founded by St. Patrick.
Do
Buy
Eat
- Mary's Kitchen, The Square, ☎ +353 56 883 0839. 07:00 - 17:00. Small café and restaurant in the center of the town.
Drink
- 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.
Sleep
- Byrnesgrove Farmhouse B&B, Byrnesgrove (3.5km from Ballyragget on R694 road to Castlecomer), ☎ +353 56 883-3043. Double €35.
Go next
- 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.
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