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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.

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The Butler family handed Kilkenny Castle over to the people of Kilkenny in 1967 – for £50!

St Canice's Cathedral, also known as Kilkenny Cathedral, present building dates from the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland. The Cathedral is named after Saint Canice, who also gave his name to the city.

The elevation of Kilkenny is 60 metres (200 ft) above sea level. The area of Kilkenny borough is 3.74 square kilometres (1.44 sq mi). Kilkenny is the smallest city in Ireland and although all cities in Ireland are by the coast or along a river Kilkenny is the only city that is not tidal.

Kilkenny have only met neighbours Carlow once in the hurling championship. That was in 1993 when Kilkenny won 5-19 to 16 points. Kilkenny have met Lancashire more times – twice(1905, 1913) .

Kilkenny's most one sided All-Ireland finals win was in 2008 when they beat Waterford by 23 points with a scoreline of Kilkenny 3-30 to 1-13 Waterford

The "Kilkenny Cats" nickname stems from the feral felines that once inhabited the Dunmore caves in the north of the county.

From The News

05
Sep

Culture Night events in Carlow and Kilkenny have been announced

Friday the 22nd of September is the date set for this year�s national Culture Night. There are 12 free events happening in Kilkenny and 15 in Carlow.

24
Aug

Kilkenny Arts Festival - The best ever?

Between representations of Eastern European risings, bizarre trapeze performances, portraits painted on the spot, classical concerts, this year's Kilkenny Arts Festival was probably the best ever.

05
Aug

Kilkenny's top cycle routes: Hit the road this summer

The bike racks around Kilkenny city are constantly full which shows that people are taking to the bike more than ever. Kilkenny is the ten-minute city for cyclists.

24
Jul

Kilkenny - Kells cycle race on August 26 for Cois Nore

Now heading into its sixth year, the Kells Kings and the people of Kells are gearing up for another year of raising much needed funds for Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre in Kilkenny City.

22
Jul

Kilkenny author's 'Perfect'new novel to reach a global audience

Kilkenny woman, Helena Duggan has broken new ground in publishing.

28
Jun

Aroi Asian street food receive national recognition

Aroi Asian street food received national recognition last night at the City North hotels lavish black tie gala, attended by restaurateurs & hoteliers from all over Ireland.

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