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Kilkenny Castle
The Parade, Kilkenny, Ireland
+353 56 772 1450
site: Kilkenny Castle
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  • Searlait
    Searlait said

    … of the city is perhaps one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland - Kilkenny Castle. It was built… continue reading »

  • Adventurous Angie
    Adventurous Angie said

    … on the tour of Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny Castle is huge, it sits on 4 or 5 acres of land with beautifully… continue reading »

  • Maripicante / MaK
    Maripicante / MaK said

    … of Kilkenny’s Castle? “Five more minutes” sez Jerry… “Five more hours” did answer Philee, but he was the one… continue reading »

  • Karen Watkins
    Karen Watkins said

    … castled out and couldn’t face a 40-minute tour of the extensively remodelled Kilkenny Castle. Instead I… continue reading »

  • MegDave
    MegDave said

    … Castle which is in the center of town. It also is the home of Kilkenny beer which you cannot buy over… continue reading »

  • The Smith Family
    The Smith Family said

    … of the British Empire.The city is dominated by both Kilkenny Castle and St. Candices' Cathedral… continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules
    Kev-Jules said

    … in the direction of the Kilkenny castle and gardens where we had a nice walk around in the warm sun (we have… continue reading »

  • Bill & Michelle DeKeyser
    Bill & Michelle DeKeyser said

    … through the historic center of town, heading towards the castle.  The Kilkenny Castle has been rebuilt… continue reading »

  • tassiebutlers
    tassiebutlers said

    … was full.We almost saw that castle.So we decided to drive to Kilkenny. It is, after all… continue reading »

  • Natalie_Fraley
    Natalie_Fraley said

    …Kilkenny was our last stop before heading back to London.  We visited the Kilkenny Castle… continue reading »

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Kilkenny Castle is the finest Norman castle in Ireland, built in the 12th Century. The castle is full of treasures: the Long Gallery, for example, is filled with portraits of related historical figures, while in the basement, the Butler Gallery displays more modern exhibits. The original servants' kitchen has been transformed into a restaurant and the stately castle grounds also feature many fine sights, including a rose garden, a fountain and a family cemetery.

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    Karen Watkins Karen Watkins said

    … castled out and couldn’t face a 40-minute tour of the extensively remodelled Kilkenny Castle. Instead I… continue reading »

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