Butter Slip
Butter Slip
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rb4knox
Knoxville, TN19 contributions
Jul 2022
I have no idea what the butter slip is, but if it's in Kilkenny then we probably did it! Kilkenny is a wonderful town where there is tons to see, lots of places/history to absorb and a great place to let your imagination run wild! We loved this town and it's friendliness and charm. Everyone is friendly and you can walk the whole place in a day. I think we walked it several times! For us, it's not a "several day" trip, but it is a definite "must do"! We were here right before the hurling final and were cheering for Kilkenny because of the town and the people! Put this on your list!
Written 22 July 2022
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Bernadette K
Manchester, UK249 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
I walk through this medieval little alley every chance I get while in Kilkenny. You can feel the history in the air. As the warning sign states, it can be slippery because the the worn stone do be careful.
Written 1 September 2019
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Panman78
Midland, TX63 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I heard about this passage and walked to it. I did not see one stick of butter, and I didn't see one person slip.
Written 21 November 2018
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Sarah B
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
It was a quiet day in the medieval city, saw a lane, fell all the way down the steps, would not recommend!
Written 4 January 2015
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julieanneIreland
Dublin, Ireland26 contributions
Every time I visit Kilkenny I have to walk through. I'm walking through history that is still relevant. A moment to dream of past times
Written 18 March 2014
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Marg M
Calgary, Canada32 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
We went to an information centre to pick up a Historic Walking Tour for $ 7.00 euro’s each. The tour guide was quite knowledgeable and gave us a better understanding of the butter slip. He was also very helpful for any of the questions asked about Kilkenny. I would definitely recommend a walking tour as it gives you a better appreciation of where you are and the history of the town.
Written 27 October 2013
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ssmhawaii
Kailua, HI232 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
It's a small approx 14 ft wide passage from one street to the next with a few shops in-between. There are alley ways more exciting!
Written 7 July 2013
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PaulG
Kilkenny, Ireland127 contributions
Nov 2012
The Butter Slip is a narrow little alley way, connecting the High St. with the pedestrianised Kieran St. It's hundreds of years old and very authentic, but it's about 30m long and it's just an alleyway!
Written 5 November 2012
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CailineRua
Dublin162 contributions
Jul 2011
Its a small lane way in Kilkenny. .. . with a pretty light.
Worth a look. Not worth a visit. However the Colosseum restaurant in it is!
Worth a look. Not worth a visit. However the Colosseum restaurant in it is!
Written 19 July 2011
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KyFlynn
Munich, Germany1,992 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We parked not far from here and so it was one of the first things we saw in the city. It's a lovely alley and surely looks interesting! But, when you have slippery shoes, walk through there carefully as well... it's slippery.
Written 7 October 2023
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Why 5he council have those ridiculous metal supports on the steps....they were meant to be temporary.They ruin the character and integrity of the slip
Written 12 June 2019
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