Top Recommended Stag Do Activities in Kilkenny

For your stag do weekend, Kilkenny is a place to go. Its unique heritage offers a great location for the stags to kiss singledom goodbye. For the guys who fancy thrills, white water canoeing is recommended. Target sports combos such as clay pigeon shooting and archery are also among the options. Here we wrap up the top-recommended stag do activities in Kilkenny.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Less than a 10-minute drive from Kilkenny city center, you can reach the Countryside Leisure and Activity Centre which an idea place for clay pigeon shooting. 

This activity is ideally suited for first-timers and eagle eye shooters. There will be experienced instructors to guide the players. All equipment is provided including shotguns, ammunition, clays, and eyes and ears protection.

Karting

Kiltorcan Raceway has the longest karting track in Ireland and is located in Ballyhale Co. Kilkenny. Prices start at €50 per person.

It has state of the art karts, 1000 meter, a floodlit track that will offer the lads ultimate excitement. The place provides a safety helmet and race suit set to all racers. A full safety instruction briefing is also provided.

Its elevation clubhouse gives a great view of all action plus facilities including a pool table, snacks, and refreshments. 

Paintball Shooting

On the outskirts of Kilkenny City is the Kilkenny Activity Center, which homes to many activities the stag will surely enjoy.

With 300 paintballs free each, the group will be sure to get a good few shots in at each other before the end of the session! Free finger food is also being provided!

Hurling Tour

Kilkenny is famous for hurling. At The Kilkenny Way, the lads will have an ultimate hurling experience including a rundown on the history of the fastest game on grass and teach you how to play and understand the important skills of the game. The tour closes up in “Legend’s Hurling Bar” in Lanigan’s on Rose Inn Street, where you’ll be treated to some lamb stew while watching great games of television.

White Water Rafting

With only a short ride from Kilkenny City, you can find Go With the Flow River Adventures where the thrill of white water awaits.