The Dunmore Caves are located 11km north of Kilkenny city, not far from the town of Castlecomer. They contain a series of limestone chambers formed over millions of years. The caves were the site of a Viking massacre, in which a thousand people met their gruesome end there in AD 928.

Dunmore is now a show cave, with guided tours that will take you deep into the earth – and even deeper into the past.

Please Note:

• The caves are not accessible to wheelchair users.
• This site may not be suitable for very young children. Children must be strictly supervised at all times. Max 3 Children to every 1 Adult for health and safety reasons.
• Please note the interior of the Cave is cold and wet. Please dress appropriately. Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear due to uneven terrain.
• A visit to the Cave will entail 700 steps. Any person with health issues should consider carefully their own physical limitations in this regard.