Kilkenny is both a city and a county in the South East of Ireland. Kilkenny is an old Norman settlement built on the River Nore. with the famous Kilkenny Castle.
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle a top attraction in the city. The original Anglo-Norman stone castle was built for William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke (c.1146-1219) during the thirteenth century.
St Canices Cathedral
The second longest cathedral in Ireland and with a round tower offering fabulous views of Kilkenny city.
Discovery Park Castlecomer
Where History and Science Come Alive
Mosse Pottery
Wonderful pottery shop set inside an old flour mill in Bennetsbridge
Kilkenny Folk Museum
Situated in Bennetsbridge Kilkenny. Let Seamus guide you through his huge collection of items from the last century
Tynans Bridge House Bar
Tynans
is a classic bar in Killkenny and is one of the oldest pubs in Kilkenny with a tradition and atmosphere to match.
Rothe House
The House is open to the public as a Museum, displaying some of the 2,500 artefacts collected by the Society since its founding in 1947.
Kilkenny Woodstock Gardens
The gardens, overlooking the River Nore Valley, offer the visitor a wide variety of attractions and are a most relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day
Black Abbey Kilkenny city
Black Abbey houses some of the most stunning stained-glass windows, including favoured Irish saints Patrick and Brigid, and a large set of panels depicting 15 mysteries of the Rosary.
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