Andrew was a FANTASTIC host! Though I was a little worried traveling alone, Andrew made me feel immediately welcome. He really went above and beyond—picking me up and dropping me off at the main bus station (only 8 min walk from his place), even though I showed up half a day earlier than expected. Andrew was responsive and welcomed me into his home immediately.
He had a wonderful kitchen that I was lucky enough to poke around in, with some truly great pots, pans, and an AGA stove by which you can snuggle down and have some bedtime chats. We had great talks about life, family, and traveling, and he made me delicious pancakes at 10pm simply on a whim!
The room was a luxurious space and the bedroom furniture elegant. The shower was nice and hot, and suitable for those who may need al little more to hold onto (even features a seat). It was overall very clean and warm.
The puppy, Buttons, and the two black cats were good company. I had the opportunity to give Buttons a walk around the nearby castle grounds—really gave me the local experience in interacting with other dog-owners!
Andrew was gracious enough to let me slip in and out of the house on the day of my departure (way after check-out), and even loaded my bags up into the car when I was running late to catch the bus. His hospitality is unparalleled and he really treats you like family. If you've never been to Kilkenny Andrew's is a great place to stay, he knows the town like the back of his hand and you won't have to stress about planning your trip beforehand.
I would highly recommend anyone with hesitations to stay with Andrew—you won't regret it!!