Follow the signs for the M50 motorway heading southbound. From the M50 take the M7, driving in the direction of Waterford, Limerick. Take the N9 in the direction of Carlow, Kilkenny, and Waterford. At Paulstown take the N10, which takes you straight into Kilkenny. Approximate driving time from Dublin airport is one hour and 30 minutes.
Directions from Rosslare Harbour
Take the N25 from Rosslare towards New Ross, from here you can take the scenic route through Thomastown, Bennetsbridge and into Kilkenny. Alternatively, from New Ross head towards Waterford and from Waterford pick up the N9 heading straight through Mullinavat, Ballyhale, Knocktopher, Stoneyford, and into Kilkenny. Approximate driving time from Rosslare is one hours and 30 minutes.
Directions from Cork Airport
Take the R616 or N8 towards Fermoy, follow the N8 to Mitchelstown. From Mitchelstown take the N8 to Cahir, the N24 from Cahir to Clonmel. In Clonmel follow the N76 to Callan and onwards to Kilkenny. Approximate driving time from Cork Airport is two hours.
On Arrival in Kilkenny
Take the signs for the City Centre. Use the Castle as a landmark, the hotel is directly across the river from the Castle (less than 10 minutes walking distance from the actual Castle). McCourts Bar is to the front on the main street (John Street). Two archways lead into the car park, this is the main and only entrance. Matt the Millars Pub is located directly across the road from the Hotel enterance or the Famous "Langtons" is located a few doors down on John Street.
