City in County Kilkenny, Ireland
Internet in Kilkenny: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kilkenny?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and reliable in the center.
Getting online in Kilkenny
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Eir, Virgin Media and others in town; about €40–60 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common and reliable in the center. |
| Tourist SIM | Phone shops, convenience stores and Dublin Airport sell prepaid SIMs; about €15–25 for a month with large or unlimited data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vodafone, Three, eir |
| Monthly data plan | €15–25 ($17–28) |
Coworking in Kilkenny
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Kilkenny?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and reliable in the center.
Which SIM card should I get in Kilkenny?
Phone shops, convenience stores and Dublin Airport sell prepaid SIMs; about €15–25 for a month with large or unlimited data.
Can I use an eSIM in Ireland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ireland
- Vodafone
- Three
- eir
- Visit Kilkenny
- Failte Ireland
- Irish Rail
- Transport for Ireland
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.