I stayed at this guesthouse in the middle of May. The host was welcoming.
I got to spend such a cozy night there. The guesthouse is located at the edge of the touristy area. 3 min walking to the mall and bus stop, 7-10 min walking to the Kilkenny castle. Easy access to everyplace in the town.
No need to explore outside for traditional music because they held traditional Irish music night on every Thursday.