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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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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.

Irish legend describes Dunmore Cave, seven miles north of Kilkenny, as one of Ireland�s darkest places and the site where the monster Luchtigen 'The Lord of the Mice' was killed.

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

"The dearest thing I know is a memory of sunny Sunday mornings in Kilkenny; the lovely line of castle, roof-top, spire and round tower against the pale blue sky, the sun revelling in the quiet colours of old stone, old walls, old tree; the tip-tap of the feet of people on the flagstones, and above all the flocking floating notes of the church bells. Sunday has a flavour of its own there, a clean, sweet, warming flavour."

Francis McManus, Kilkenny-born writer

"To understand Kilkenny's unique character one should retire from the busy streets to the lovely Castle Park and, standing within the shadow of the ancient pile, contemplate the great jumble of roof-tops, old and young, which tumble down to the quiet-flowing river beneath. Here dove-grey spires and battlemented towers proclaim a city old in Christian living and wise in human experience. One can feel the heartbeat of an ancient civilised community."

Katherine M Lanigan, Gerald Tyler, 'Kilkenny, Its Architecture & History', Appletree Press 1977

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.

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18
Jan

Brogan's backs Kilkenny Rose and comes on board as hospitality sponsor

Brogan�s Bar on John Street has come on board as hospitality sponsor for the Kilkenny Rose of Tralee. Bernard Brogan, proprietor of Brogan�s along with Kilkenny Rose Helena Hughes and other guests att

28
Dec

No Evidence of underground tunnel between town hall and St. Mary's Church

No evidence has been uncovered to date suggesting an historic basement link from City Hall (the Tholsel) to the Medieval Mile Museum (St Mary's Church).

02
Oct

Up to 40,000 expected to attend Savour Kilkenny

Simply delicious are the only words to describe the programme for this year�s Savour Kilkenny food festival over the October bank holiday weekend.

29
Sep

Top tour operators discover County Kilkenny

Top UK inbound tour operators have been on a fact-finding visit of Kilkenny this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and F�ilte Ireland. They�re also attending a B2B workshop with Irish tourism enterpr

06
Sep

Kilkenny looking well in opening stage of R�s na mBan

Justifying her status as the standout sprinter on the entry list, Nina Kessler of Regio NH sprinted in ahead of a group of 39 to take the first stage of R�s na mBan 2018 in Gowran yesterday.

22
Aug

Fantastic Heritage Week at Kilkenny Castle - talks, presentations and tours

As the city�s premier historic building and tourist attraction, Kilkenny Castle has a bumper Heritage Week lineup, with more than a dozen free events, presentations and promotions.

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