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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

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.

"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 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.

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.

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20
Jun

Kilkenny Arts Festival 2019: Rough Magic does Shakespeare, Nathalie Stutzmann does Bach

Festival unveils programme for this year�s festival, which runs from August 8th to 18th

19
Jun

New plans for Kilkenny's iconic Tholsel get members' support

Plans to renovate Kilkenny�s historic Tholsel building to ensure it can remain in use in the years ahead have been given the go-ahead by local councillors in a majority decision.

10
May

Kilkenny Cat Laughs 2019 line-up: Dylan Moran, Tommy Tiernan, Alison Spittle

Dara � Briain, Nish Kumar, Rose Matafeo and Jena Friedman on 25th festival bill over the June bank-holiday weekend.

25
Apr

2019 Kilkenny Roots Festival Features Patty Griffin, Alejandro Escovedo, and Many More

Taking place over the bank holiday weekend May 3rd- May 6th, Kilkenny Roots Festival brings together some of the finest acts in Americana and Roots music.

18
Jan

Brogan's backs Kilkenny Rose and comes on board as hospitality sponsor

Brogan�s Bar on John Street has come on board as hospitality sponsor for the Kilkenny Rose of Tralee. Bernard Brogan, proprietor of Brogan�s along with Kilkenny Rose Helena Hughes and other guests att

28
Dec

No Evidence of underground tunnel between town hall and St. Mary's Church

No evidence has been uncovered to date suggesting an historic basement link from City Hall (the Tholsel) to the Medieval Mile Museum (St Mary's Church).

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