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As visitors walk down the gray stone sidewalks of Kilkenny's High Street, they will find themselves passing by attractive souvenir shops, clothing stores and a range of restaurants. For lovers of gourmet Italian food, there is... more
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Completed in 1285, St. Canice's is the second-largest cathedral in Ireland, overlooking Kilkenny. Originally established by St Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, the cathedral features a variety of exhibits of... more
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You won't have to be a drinker to be tempted to enter the Marble City, and the magnificent exterior might well be familiar from the plethora of Irish pub front posters that have appeared of late. Once lured inside you won't be... more
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Kyteler's is an excellent example of a medieval tavern and dates back to 1324. The pub takes its name from a local (and clearly very busy) Kilkenny woman, Dame Alice Kyteler, who married four times and was convicted of practici... more
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One of Kilkenny's most respected venues, Cleere's has been playing host to intimate theater performances and traditional music sessions for as long as anyone can remember. Its Monday night trad session has assumed almost legend... more
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Located within the splendid grounds of the spectacular Kilkenny Castle, the Butler Art Gallery plays host to a a variety of exhibits by both Irish and international artists. The gallery functions as a space to showcase Irish ar... more
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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, t... more
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First founded in 1225, this Dominican friary takes its unusual name from the fact that the resident monks used to wear a formal black cappa over their white habit. Established by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, the abbey ha... more
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This Cistercian abbey dates from around 1200AD and is reputed to have been built on the remains of a Benedictine abbey founded by Donal MacGillapatrick, King of Ossory. With much of its interior still intact, Jerpoint provides... more
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First built around 1200AD, Duiske is one of the finest Cistercian Abbeys in Co. Kilkenny. The interior features a variety of items of historical interest, including the 9th century Celtic crosses of Akylthawn and Ballyogan; and... more
Kilkenny Travel Experiences
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Kilkenny - mmm
As a drinker of Kilkenny from way back I couldn’t resist a visit here! There is a beautiful castle on one side of town with lovely (and... Continue reading »
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Home Sweet Home
Today I decided to do something I've never done before - I became a tourist in my own city and have to say, it was a lot of fun and I saw... Continue reading »
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Kell's Priory - Undiscovered Ruins to Call Your Own
[Note: These next few sections may be a little shorter - they are really just snapshots of our Irish highlights - I guess they could have... Continue reading »
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All castled out in Kilkenny
This is an excert from an article entitled 'Twelve things to see in twelve days, by public transport, out of season", by Karen Watkins. I... Continue reading »
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Day 4: Kilkenny City - Where the Hell is the Holy...
Day 4 we were woken up at 4:00 a.m. by the most God-awful screeching. We thought maybe the Blair Witch really was outside but it turned o... Continue reading »
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Popular Kilkenny Hotels
- Ashbrook House
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- Foulksrath Castle (Hostelling International)
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