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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

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

The last witch in Ireland, reputedly Dame Alice Kyteler, was born in Kilkenny in 1280. Widowed four times, she was accused of poisoning all of her husbands. Although her former home was burned down, you can now dine at Kyteler’s Inn on the site of the house

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

Collectively, Kilkenny people are known as 'The Cats', most specifically in the arena of hurling

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) .

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09
May

23rd Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2018

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.

21
Mar

21st ROOTS FESTIVAL 2018

Winner of the IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2014 award! The Smithwicks Kilkenny Roots Festival will return in 2018 during the May Bank Holiday.

19
Mar

Kilkenny artists's work seen by hundreds of million of people on St Patrick's Day

Google asked him to create an illustration for their search engine home page for March 17 to celebrate Ireland's rich history and heritage.

24
Jan

Kilkenny Tradfest glittering programme for 2018

Finbar Furey's St. Canice�s Cathedral gig will headline this year�s sixth Kilkenny Tradfest

10
Jan

Details revealed on where walkways in Kilkenny will see �80,000 funding benefit

Match funding of �21,266 will be provided by Kilkenny County Council meaning that a total of �108,132 will be invested in walking trails under the measure...

15
Dec

Bernard Brogan opens new bar in Kilkenny City this evening

Dublin footballer, Bernard Brogan will officially open his new pub in Kilkenny city this evening.

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