Gift Ideas please visit our Online Shop

home
Advertise Your Business

back to homepage

Shop Online

Home
Accommodation
Kilkenny Accommodation
Self Catering Accommodation
- Kilkenny Self Catering Accommodation
- Tourist Hostels
- County Kilkenny Accommodation Listings
- Advertise your Accommodation Listing
Pubs & Restaurants
Kilkenny Restaurants
Kilkenny Pubs
- Bars & Pubs in Kilkenny City
- View Upcoming Entertainment »
Get Listed
- Advertise your Kilkenny Business
To Do & See
Leisure, Sport & Entertainment
Attractions & Sightseeing
News & Events
- Kilkenny Updates
- Upcoming Event Listings
Shopping
Kilkenny Shopping
Businesses
Health & Beauty
Health Care Services
Professional & Business Services

EVENTS

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.

Kilkenny

Newsletter Sign Up

Get Kilkenny News straight to your inbox! We will endeavour to keep you informed of Kilkenny news & events.

Feature Listing

Accommodation
Bars
Restaurants
Activities
Shops
Health & Beauty

Ashbrook House B&B

Bed & Breakfasts

Langton House Hotel

Hotels

The Weaver's Cottage

Self Catering Accommodation

The Pembroke Hotel

Hotels

Egan's Bar and B&B Accommodation

Bars & Pubs

The Rafter Dempsey's

Bars & Pubs

The Dylan Whisky Bar

Bars & Pubs

Breathnachs Steak & Ale House

Bars & Pubs

Victor's Bar and Restaurant

Restaurants

The Hungry Moose - Gourmet Burger House

Restaurants

Harpers Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants

La Trattoria Restaurant

Restaurants

Kilkenny Ghost Tours

Family Activities & Group Attractions

Kilkenny's Medieval Treasures

Family Activities & Group Attractions

The Kilkenny Way - Ultimate Hurling Experience

Family Activities & Group Attractions

Nore Valley Park Open Farm & Activity Centre

Family Activities & Group Attractions

Baby Boom Nursery Shop

Baby & Nursery Shops

M.Rafter Gold & Silversmith

Jewellers & Jewellery Shops

Serendipity Boutique

Ladies Fashions & Clothes Shops

38co Boutique

Ladies Fashions & Clothes Shops

Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop

Barber Shops

Fab Hair Beauty & Nails

Hair Salons

GLOW Beauty

Beauty Salons

Authentic Turkish Barbers

Barber Shops

Quotes & Facts

"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

All-time top scorer in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is Henry Shefflin with 565 points in 71 games, scoring 27-484.

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.

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.

In 1922, the Butler family - namely Lord and Lady Ossory - were residents of the castle. The Irish Civil war, raged around them. Lord Ossory memorably wrote that he was woken at the "unreasonable hour of 5.30am" by his butler, who brought the news that Republican forces had seized and occupied his castle.

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

From The News

18
Jun

Kilkenny Arts 2018 - 9th to 19th August 2018

9th to 19th August 2018 - Now entering its 45th year. Features following art forms; Theatre & Dance, Classical Music, Music, Wired, Street, Literature, Visual Art and Craft.

15
Jun

Cartoon Saloon co-production �Vikingskool� announced by Disney at Annecy Animation Festival

Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon�s latest television co-production �Vikingskool�, was announced by Disney this week at a highlight presentation at Frances�s Annecy Animation Festival.

31
May

Sod turned on new �5m Butler Gallery in Kilkenny

The new, �5m Butler Gallery is one of the first visitor attractions in the country to benefit from a Failte Ireland, Grants Scheme for Large Tourism Projects.

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.

Food & Drink

Kilkenny is known for it's entertainment and has some of Ireland's best Restaurants & Bars. We have them listed for you to visit.

View Restaurants & Bars

Accommodation

Find out where to stay in Kilkenny with our guide to Kilkenny's B&B's, Self Satering accommodation, Hotels and Hostels.

View Accommodation listings

Live Music & Entertainment

With live music every night of the week, theatre and festivals, Kilkenny always has something going on...

View Upcoming Events

Kilkenny Businesses

Health & Beauty
Business Services
Shopping
Ladies Fashions & Clothes Shops
Health Care Services
Advertise your Business

Kilkenny Tourism

Kilkenny B&B Accommodation
Kilkenny Hotel Accommodation
Self Catering Accommodation
Tourist Hostels Kilkenny
Kilkenny History
Family Activities in Kilkenny

Restaurants & Bars

Bars and Pubs in Kilkenny
Restaurants in Kilkenny
Going Out in Kilkenny
Dining out in Kilkenny
Take Away Menus
Live Music in Kilkenny

Like Us On Facebook

© KilkennyCityOnline. Disclaimer Terms & Conditions Site Map