This was probably our favorite stay in Ireland. Fantastic location overlooking very pleasant Thomastown (check out Marilyn Silverman’s books for historical ethnography of the area, if you’re into that sort of thing, also local historian Joe Dunphy’s books), within east reach of Kilkenny and Waterford (take the train!). Also picturesque Inishtiogue, and in the other direction, Nicholas Moss pottery. Very comfortable bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, fun restoration of former convent school. And very helpful hospitable hosts.