Festive Breakaways

Soak up the Christmas Atmosphere with a Shop & Relax break

Discover the magic of Kilkenny with a Breakaway to the Kilkenny Omonde Hotel during the festive season. Feel the buzz of the City during Yulefest; Kilkennny's own Christmas Festival which runs for the month of December with a packed programme of events with everything from Christmas on Ice, a Christmas Tree Festival in medieval St Canice's Cathedral and music galore... from Sinead O Connor or The Riptide Movement and Christmas Crooners or the High Hopes Choir to Vladimir's Viennesse Christmas.  And with its chic boutiques and cute cafés; all on your doorstep, the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is an ideal base from wich you can enjoy all the City's festive cheer. A visit to Kilkenny Castle too is especially enchanting at this time of year - check out all of our Winter Breaks and explore all that Kilkenny has to offer.

Soak up the atmosphere in the hotel as the Castle Lounge becomes the Meeting Place with guests and locals gathering over freshly brewed teas and coffees with mince pies or taking a break from shopping to enjoy a treat from Bakery Corner or something light from the Lunchtime Menu.  What nicer way to catch up with friends than over a leisurely Festive Afternoon Tea? With its seasonal treats, it provides the perfect choice for friends coming together at Christmas time – we recommend that you pre book your table for our very popular Festive Afernoon Tea to avoid disappointment.

Twixmas Breaks  

Escape between Christmas and the New Year to re-charge your batteries or perhaps to enjoy some time out with your family. The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel has a range of breakaway packages that are sure to tempt you and because they’re exceptional value; you have the perfect excuse to get away. Check out our breaks including dinner, bed and breakfast with family breakaways also available for 2 adults and 2 children including Family Dining on one evening.