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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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The population of County Kilkenny is 95,419 according to the 2011 census ... plus an undisclosed number of Kilkenny cats.

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) .

In 1650 invading Cromwellian forces mounted an attack on Kilkenny castle and although it was initially successfully defended they eventually managed to take control of the city by another route.

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

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.

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.

From The News

23
Mar

Summer reopening under Level 3 critical to survival of Kilkenny�s visitor attractions

Kilkenny�s visitor experiences and attractions must be allowed re-open their doors under Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions to access the lifeline of a summer domestic tourism season.

24
Jul

Visit Kilkenny this summer for that well earned break

RTE News last night showed off our magical Medieval city.

20
Jun

Kilkenny Cat Laughs **ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Kilkenny Cat Laughs is thrilled to announce our new dates for 2020 - Thursday November 12th � Monday November 16th.

29
Jan

New festival planned to celebrate Kilkenny town�s 250th anniversary

A new festival in May will celebrate Johnstown�s 250th anniversary. Funding�s been approved for a festival in the North KIlkenny town on the 24th of May.

22
Nov

Yulefest Kilkenny wishes you a 'Mary' Christmas as festival programme launched

Yulefest Kilkenny Christmas festival returns to celebrate its fourth year and in 2019 is offering a bumper six week festival running from 22nd November 2019 to 6th January 2020.

20
Sep

Already plenty of business interest in new Kilkenny greenway

Information session aimed primarily at businesses is due to take place in the coming weeks

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