Formed by limestone over 300 million years ago.

History and geology blend at Dunmore Cave. The unique caves consist of a series of chambers and contain some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. The cave has been known to man for many centuries and is first mentioned in the 9th century Irish Triads. Archaeological finds within the cave confirm Viking activity, there are exhibitions and displays in the Visitor Centre. The caves are inaccessible for wheelchair users.

The Interactive Virtual Museum includes many treasures found in the Cave including one of the most significant Viking finds in the country.

For information in Irish click here

Highlights
  • Exhibitions and displays in the Visitor Centre
  • Audio visual covering 4 main topics aimed at all ages and interests
  • Geology and Evolution over 350 million years; Animated Formation of Dunmore Cave; Ecology of Cave and its surrounds, Myth and History of the cave
Open seasonally

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Prices

Admission Rates Apply

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Getting There

10km from Kilkenny, 1km off N78 Castlecomer Road

Map Location: 52.733998, -7.246992
Contact Dunmore Cave

Ballyfoyle, Castlecomer Road, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland


Eircode: R95 A972
T: +353 (0)56 776 7726
W: heritageireland.ieplaces-to-visitdunmore-cave
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