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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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"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 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

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

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.

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

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

25
Aug

Kilkenny Castle is the most popular paid visitor attraction run by the OPW in Ireland

Kilkenny Castle has soared past some incredible competition to take the title of the most popular paid visitor attraction managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in Ireland.

30
Jul

Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival

AKA is a voluntary run arts festival that showcases the hard work and talent of independent artists and community groups across Kilkenny county and city.

25
Jul

Reopening of Kilfane Waterfall and Garden

For 2 months every year, this award-winning historic garden opens its gates to all and sundry every day during August and September.

29
Jun

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.

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