Tubbrid castle is truly a special place. John and his mum Helen were lovely hosts. The castle has everything you need. Wonderful kitchen, comfortable beds, a fireplace on the kitchen level, lots of amenities (bonus points for having a Babyliss hair dryer!). Mum even made delicious scones for us. Kilkenny is a lovely town with many good restaurants. I would highly recommend staying at this beautiful and unique castle. It made our trip to Ireland extremely special.