The Rise
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The Rise is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Dunmore, on the Kilkenny coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 4 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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Claim this listingStaying in Dunmore
A small rural townland on the northern edge of Kilkenny city, within easy reach of both the medieval city centre and Dunmore Cave further north.
This Dunmore is a small townland just outside Kilkenny city itself, near Loughmerans on the city’s northern edge, not to be confused with Dunmore East on the Waterford coast or the town of Dunmore in County Galway. It is a quiet, rural setting that still puts Kilkenny’s medieval streets within a few minutes’ drive.
For a B&B here, that combination is the appeal: a peaceful base close to Kilkenny city’s castle, cathedral and Medieval Mile, with Dunmore Cave, a well-known show cave a short drive further north on the Castlecomer road, as an easy half-day trip.
Things to do near The Rise
Kilkenny city
Kilkenny’s medieval core, including Kilkenny Castle and St Canice’s Cathedral, is only a few minutes’ drive away, giving easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants and heritage sites.
Dunmore Cave
A limestone show cave a short drive north on the N78 Castlecomer road, first recorded in ninth-century texts and known for its calcite formations, open by guided tour.
The River Nore
Kilkenny’s river runs through the city a short distance away, with riverside walks near the castle grounds for a quieter alternative to the busy streets.
Getting to Dunmore
This part of County Kilkenny is a few minutes north of Kilkenny city, itself well served by the M9 motorway to Dublin, around 90 minutes away, and by Iarnród Éireann trains on the Kilkenny to Dublin line.
Booking The Rise direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
The Rise holds a 3-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Check availability at The Rise
Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Dunmore on the other end.
The Rise, common questions
Where is The Rise?
The Rise is at The Rise, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E6AH). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book The Rise?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does The Rise have?
The Rise is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework.
How many rooms does The Rise have?
The Rise has 4 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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