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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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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) .

The elevation of Kilkenny is 60 metres (200 ft) above sea level. The area of Kilkenny borough is 3.74 square kilometres (1.44 sq mi). Kilkenny is the smallest city in Ireland and although all cities in Ireland are by the coast or along a river Kilkenny is the only city that is not tidal.

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.

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.

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

"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

From The News

02
Oct

Up to 40,000 expected to attend Savour Kilkenny

Simply delicious are the only words to describe the programme for this year�s Savour Kilkenny food festival over the October bank holiday weekend.

29
Sep

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. They�re also attending a B2B workshop with Irish tourism enterpr

06
Sep

Kilkenny looking well in opening stage of R�s na mBan

Justifying her status as the standout sprinter on the entry list, Nina Kessler of Regio NH sprinted in ahead of a group of 39 to take the first stage of R�s na mBan 2018 in Gowran yesterday.

22
Aug

Fantastic Heritage Week at Kilkenny Castle - talks, presentations and tours

As the city�s premier historic building and tourist attraction, Kilkenny Castle has a bumper Heritage Week lineup, with more than a dozen free events, presentations and promotions.

11
Jul

BREAKING KILKENNY - Spectacular discovery of 'lost' massive 17th Century artillery fort

The forgotten fortress was bigger than Kilkenny Castle. The spectacular discovery of a massive 17th Century artillery fort has surprised archaeologists working in Castlecomer.

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.

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