Constructed around a tree lined square the town recalls its medieval origins each year in its heritage festival. Freshford is a beautiful, picturesque, Georgian town located below the Skieveardagh hills just 10 minutes from Kilkenny city. The town has a fantastic green surrounded by chestnut trees, benches to relax on and enjoy the tranquillity of the area and talk with the friendly local people who are justly proud of their heritage. A fine Romanesque Doorway of the ancient Church which first caused the settlement to grow in importance and stature is still a feature much admired.