Covid-19 Policy Rosquil House Kilkenny is delighted to announce that we are reopening our doors to guests on the 29th June 2020. We can't wait to welcome back our staff and work to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay in [...]
Kilkenny has recently won the top award for 'Foodie Destination in 2018', which acknowledges the fantastic food producers and places to eat Kilkenny has on offer. Foodie Destinations 2018 is a fantastic competition by the Restaurants Association of Ireland to promote food tourism initiatives [...]
Sunny Day Activities in Kilkenny The heatwave in Ireland has led hoards of people to head straight for the beach – but after about 8 weeks of good weather, the beach may be starting to get a little tiring. The [...]
Kilkenny is not just known for it’s medieval history and iconic tourist attractions – but it is fast emerging as a great destination for the ultimate shopping trip. One thing that really sets Kilkenny apart as a shopping destination is [...]
Easter is a great time of year - it signals the start of Ireland's garden season and normally the start of some warmer weather (although this year it's not been forthcoming!). Schools are on holidays and with the extended weekend, [...]
Kilkenny is home to some of the iconic attractions that form part of Ireland's Ancient East. But, there are plenty of lesser known attractions a little off the beaten track that really offer something a little different for visitors, tourists [...]
After years of living in the USA, Thanksgiving is always an important holiday that we celebrate here in Rosquil House. It’s a time of year that we miss our friends and family still living in the USA and we [...]
Films, Fun and Economics. Three words not normally associated with a weekend in Kilkenny. But during November, Kilkenny’s unique festival calendar gives way to two must-see festivals – Kilkenomics and SUBTITLE European Film Festival. This is one of my favourite [...]
One of my favourite Kilkenny festivals is on this October Bank Holiday weekend and it really is not to be missed. Savour Kilkenny Food Festival really showcases the best that Kilkenny – and indeed Ireland – has to offer in [...]
This is the time of year when we have a glut of vegetables. Just how many ways are there to cook green beans I ask myself! Courgettes & marrows also seem to ripen en masse. We continually swap food and [...]
