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Kilkenny is Irelands medieval city where its medieval heritage is evident in the city's treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks.

Landmarks such as Kilkenny's majestic Castle, St.Canices Cathedral, its numerous 17th-century passageways, rows of old-fashioned shopfronts and centuries-old pubs with traditional live music. Explore Kilkenny today with KilkennyCityOnline, your #1 guide to Kilkenny City & County.

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One of the most instantly recognised buildings in Ireland, Kilkenny Castle has been an important site since Strongbow constructed the first castle, probably a wooden structure, in the 12th century.
William the Earl Marshall (Strongbow's son-in-law) built the first stone castle on the site, which was completed in 1213. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day

On learning that Bishop Kearney was buried in a tomb within St Canice’s Cathedral;

“I have to admit it was very exciting and it was great to finally prove conclusively that Barack Obama’s sixth generation grand uncle was the Bishop of Ossory who died in Kilkenny city at the Bishop’s Palace in 1813. It is now the headquarters of the Heritage Council."

Local Academic Gabriel Murray

In 1922, the Butler family - namely Lord and Lady Ossory - were residents of the castle. The Irish Civil war, raged around them. Lord Ossory memorably wrote that he was woken at the "unreasonable hour of 5.30am" by his butler, who brought the news that Republican forces had seized and occupied his castle.

Iconic film producer and animation innovator Walt Disney has Kilkenny roots. His great-grandfather Arundel Elias Disney emigrated from Gowran, County Kilkenny, in the 19th century.

The annals tell of a terrible massacre which took place in Dunmore Caves, with 1000 people killed by attacking Vikings in 928AD. Over the years there have been numerous finds of human bones, which together with finding of the Viking artifacts, seem to bear out that terrible tale.

Kilkenny Castle was founded in Medieval times, but its most significant moments have been played out during more recent history. The castle was featured in Oliver Cromwell's re-conquest of Ireland in 1650; and was besieged during the Irish Civil War in 1922.

From The News

06
Jun

Record number of visitors at Kilkenny Castle

Visitor numbers to Kilkenny Castle have gone up an incredible 100,000 year on year as 2016 figures have just been released.

02
May

22nd Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2017

The June Bank Holiday brings the hilarious Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, a world class comedy festival featuring the very best in Irish and international talent.

23
Apr

Delight as Tara Roche crowned Rose of Kilkenny

There were scenes of delight as Callan girl Tara Roche was crowned the Rose of Kilkenny at the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny City last night.

13
Apr

'Streets of Kilkenny' over the new bridge draws a crowd

Bridge opened temporarily this evening for race and for people to have a look.

05
Apr

20th Kilkenny Roots Festival 2017

The Smithwicks Kilkenny Roots Festival will return in 2017 during the May Bank Holiday on Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May.

01
Mar

First Look: Inside Kilkenny's �6.5m Medieval Mile Museum

800 years of history are housed under one roof at St. Mary's, with a modern twist.

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