Inistioge

Woodstock Estate

is located about two miles from Inistioge high above the village. It was home to the Tighe Family. The house was gutted in 1922. In 1999 Kilkenny County Council started the process of restoring the gardens to their former glory. The work so far is impressive. Highlights include the longest Monkey Puzzle walk in Europe and the stunning glass house. To see the house reduced to a shell is distressing. There is plans to stabilise what remains. There is an entrance fee of 4.00 Euro.