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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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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

"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

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.

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 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

Kilkenny is 117 kilometres (73 mi) away the capital Dublin and 48 kilometres (30 mi) north from the nearest city Waterford. Wexford is 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the south-east and Limerick is 122 kilometres (76 mi) to the west.

From The News

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.

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.

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