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Callan[1] (Irish: Callainn) is a town in south-east County Kilkenny. It is located on the banks of the Kings River. It was founded in 1207 by William the Marshall, and in 2007 celebrated its 800 birthday.

The dark comedy film Breakfast on Pluto(Neil Jordan, 2005) was filmed in Callan.

[edit] Get in

Callan is 16km south of Kilkenny on the N76 road, the main road between Kilkenny and Clonmel.

[edit] Get around

Callan is not to large a town, and it is easy to get around by foot.

[edit][add listing] See

• The Moat, Moat Lane, off Bridge Street. a great example of a Motte-and-bailey.  edit
• Edmund Rice House, [2]. Visit the childhood home of Edmund Rice, the founder of the Irish Christian Brothers.  edit
• Callan Augustinian Friary (Abbey Meadow), (North east of town on banks of Kings River). The ruins of a church with choir and bell town, build after 1467. It was closed by Henry VIII in his campaign against the church. There is also the remains of a well on the grounds.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Play golf (Callan Golf Club), Geraldine, Callan, ☎ 056 7725136 (info@callangolfclub.com), [3]. An 18-hole course established in 1929. €25-€30 per round.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Eat

• Cafe L'Arche, Green Street, Callan, ☎ 056-7706891.  edit
• Peppermill Restaurant, Green Street, Callan, ☎ 056-7755202.  edit

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[edit] Get out

• Kilkenny - The capital city of County Kilkenny is an attractive medieval town. It is home to the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, held annually in early June.
• The towns of Carrick-On-Suir and Clonmel are just across the border is County Tipperary.

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