Explore the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Kilkenny with JJ Kavanagh & Sons. Whether you’re planning a school trip to Kilkenny Castle, organising transport for a wedding at a countryside estate, or co-ordinating corporate travel to a local conference, our reliable and comfortable coach services ensure your group travels in style and ease.
Our Kilkenny Coach Hire Services
Kilkenny Sports Teams
From hurling matches at Nowlan Park to away games across Ireland, we provide tailored transport solutions for sports teams, ensuring timely arrivals and comfortable journeys.
Kilkenny Executive & Corporate Travel
Facilitate seamless corporate events, meetings, and conferences with our executive coach services, offering punctual and professional transport for your team and clients.
Kilkenny Staff Travel
Enhance your company’s efficiency with our staff shuttle services, providing reliable daily transport between Kilkenny and surrounding business hubs.
Kilkenny Concerts & Events
Attending a festival or concert in Kilkenny? Our coaches offer convenient group travel options, eliminating parking hassles and ensuring everyone arrives together.
Kilkenny Colleges, Clubs & Societies
Organise outings, workshops, or competitions for your college or club with our flexible coach hire options, accommodating groups of all sizes.
Schools in Kilkenny
Plan educational visits to Kilkenny’s historical sites with our safe and dependable school transport services, prioritising student safety and punctuality.
Weddings in Kilkenny
Make your special day stress-free with our wedding coach hire, transporting guests comfortably between venues across Kilkenny and beyond.
Airport Transfers from Kilkenny
Start or end your journey with ease using our airport transfer services, offering direct routes from Kilkenny to major airports, ensuring timely departures and arrivals.
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Looking to explore Kilkenny and the surrounding areas?
We’ll take you where you need to go:
- Piltown
- Mooncoin
- Freshford
- Urlingford
- Inistioge
- Bennettsbridge
- Graiguenamanagh
- Castlecomer
- Callan
- Thomastown
- St Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
- The Black Abbey
- Rothe House
- Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny
- DCCI Gallery, The Castle Yard
- Kilkenny Castle
Current Events in Kilkenny
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Why Choose JJ Kavanagh for your Kilkenny Coach Hire?
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Free WifiOn-board wifi
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USB chargingUSB points at each seat
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ToiletsFor your convenience
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ComfortVery comfortable seats
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BaggageAmple allowance
Absolutely! Our coaches are ideal for group outings to top attractions like Kilkenny Castle, the Medieval Mile, or the Smithwick’s Experience. We can tailor pick-up and drop-off points to suit your group’s itinerary and timing.
Yes, we regularly provide school transport to popular educational destinations such as the Castle, Rothe House, the National Reptile Zoo, and other cultural and historical sites. All our coaches meet the highest safety and comfort standards.
We do. Whether it’s a graduation ceremony, seminar, or open day, we offer reliable and punctual coach transport for students, faculty, and guests attending events in Kilkenny’s third-level institutions.
Yes – we specialise in wedding transport across Kilkenny. From city centre celebrations to countryside venues in Thomastown, Inistioge or Gowran, we’ll ensure your guests travel comfortably and arrive on time.
Of course. We offer direct airport transfer services from Kilkenny to Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, Shannon, and beyond. Just fill out the quote form with your location and travel details, and we’ll provide a tailored price.
We serve Kilkenny City and the wider region, including Thomastown, Callan, Castlecomer, Graiguenamanagh, Bennettsbridge, Urlingford, Freshford, and more. If you’re not sure whether your area is covered, feel free to contact us.
Yes. JJ Kavanagh provides professional coach hire in Kilkenny, offering private and group travel solutions for journeys across Kilkenny city and County Kilkenny, as well as nationwide throughout Ireland. Whether you’re planning a short local trip or a longer-distance journey, our Kilkenny coach hire services are tailored to suit your group size, itinerary and travel requirements.
Kilkenny is a popular base for group travel across the south-east of Ireland. Popular destinations include Kilkenny Castle, St Canice’s Cathedral, Smithwick’s Experience, and nearby towns such as Graiguenamanagh.
Groups also frequently travel from Kilkenny by coach to Waterford, Dublin and Cork, making coach hire a comfortable and practical option for heritage visits, festivals, cultural trips and multi-day tours.
Yes. We regularly provide school coach hire from Kilkenny for educational groups travelling locally and nationwide. Our services are ideal for school tours, sports fixtures, cultural visits and educational day trips, supported by modern vehicles and experienced drivers to ensure safe, reliable and comfortable travel.
Absolutely. We work with sports teams and clubs throughout County Kilkenny, providing reliable coach hire for matches, tournaments and training events. Our coaches allow teams to travel together comfortably, with ample space for equipment and bags.
Yes. We offer private coach hire in Kilkenny for events such as weddings, festivals, concerts, conferences and private celebrations. Our team can coordinate transport between venues, accommodation and event locations, helping groups travel together smoothly and on schedule.
Yes. We provide group airport transfers from Kilkenny to Ireland’s major airports, including Dublin Airport and Cork Airport. Coach hire is a practical and cost-effective solution for group airport travel, offering flexible pick-up points and generous luggage capacity.
Pick-up locations can be arranged to suit your group’s requirements. Common options include Kilkenny city centre, hotels, schools, sports grounds, and agreed meeting points near key landmarks and accommodation. We aim to make coach hire in Kilkenny as convenient and flexible as possible.
We offer a wide range of coach sizes to accommodate different group requirements, from smaller private groups to larger organisations. Our team will recommend the most suitable vehicle for your Kilkenny coach hire based on passenger numbers, luggage needs and journey details.
Yes. Our professional drivers have strong local knowledge of Kilkenny city and the surrounding counties, helping to ensure efficient routing, reliable arrival times and smooth journeys for your group.
We recommend booking coach hire in Kilkenny as early as possible, particularly during busy periods such as festival season, school terms and major sporting events. Early booking helps secure availability and allows us to tailor the service to your preferred dates and times.
To receive a tailored quote for Kilkenny coach hire, simply complete our online enquiry form or contact the JJ Kavanagh team directly. We’ll provide a personalised quotation based on your destination, group size and travel requirements.
What Sets Our Fleet Apart in Kilkenny and Beyond
Irish-Owned
We’re proud to be Ireland’s largest privately owned coach operator, serving Kilkenny and beyond.
Largest Fleet
We operate an impressive fleet of 130 luxury coaches, all of which are ready and raring to serve Kilkenny and the surrounding areas.
Expert Drivers
Our friendly and professional drivers are highly experienced, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys to and from Kilkenny every time.
Fáilte Ireland Approved
Our Kilkenny team works diligently to exceed the highest tourism transport standards.
5-Star Service
With a 98% customer satisfaction score, it’s fair to say our passengers in Kilkenny and across Ireland more broadly consistently rate us highly.
Top Condition
Our fleet is maintained by the best mechanics & facilities that Kilkenny has to offer.
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