Car-free visitors to the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East now have an opportunity to explore a sacred, unspoilt valley close to the Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford borders and experience 5,000 years of history, all on a 50km loop, all at their own pace on the free Lingaun Loop pilot bus service. Pictured at the launch photocall were Richie Walsh, Lingaun Valley Tourism chairperson; Declan Rice, CEO, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership; Ade Walsh, Lingaun Valley Tourism Treasurer and Frank Quaid, Ring a Link Chairperson. 
Photo Dylan Vaughan

Check out the  new FREE bus service, the Lingaun Loop,  starting this Saturday, May 31.

It will operate five times a day, seven days a week, stopping off at vibrant villages and ancient sites around the Lingaun Valley.

Explore a sacred, unspoiled valley and experience 5,000 years of history on a 50km loop.

Hop off at any of 13 stops and rejoin the service later.

Locals and visitors alike can use existing bus routes from Kilkenny, Waterford, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir to Link-to-the-Loop

Check out the map and timetable here:

https://lingaunvalley.ie/lingaun-loop-bus-service/ 

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