Historical Attractions in Kilkenny

Jerpoint Abbey Report an error with this listing

Jerpoint Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It was constructed in 1180, probably on the site of an earlier Benedictine monastery built in 1160 by Domnall Mac Gilla Patraic, King of Osraige.

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

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Kells Priory Report an error with this listing

Kells Priory is one of the largest and most magnificent medieval monuments in Ireland.

The augustine priory is scenically situated alongside King's River beside the village of Kells, about 15km south of the medieval city of Kilkenny. The priory is a National Monument and is in the guardianship of the Office of Public Works.

Kells, Co. Kilkenny

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Kilkenny Castle Report an error with this listing

This strategic site was where the local kings, the O'Carrolls (840 AD), O'Dunphys and Fitzpatricks, had their castle(s) before the Norman invasion. Open daily for tours.

Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

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Woodstock Estate Report an error with this listing

The estate was home to the Tighe family who built Woodstock House in 1745.

The house was burnt down on 2 July 1922 during the Irish Civil War after troops from the Free State Army were withdrawn from the premises on 1 July 1922 and the house left unguarded. The property had been occupied in 1921 by the Black and Tans and Auxiliaries which caused much local resentment.

Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

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St. Mary's Cathedral Report an error with this listing

St. Mary’s is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the dioceses of Ossory. It is situated on James’s Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny also has a second cathedral, Saint Canice’s which is Church of Ireland.

James St, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

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The Tholsel Report an error with this listing

Built in 1761 by Alderman William Colles (b.1702). It was built as place for collecting tolls, but has also been used as customs house, a courthouse and a guild hall. It is used today as the town hall, and that’s the name that many local people would know the building by.

High Street, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

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Rothe House Report an error with this listing

Rothe House is situated on Parliament Street in Kilkenny, Ireland. Building started in 1594 by John Rothe Fitz Piers. The Rothes were merchants foremost, however, they were also involved in politics

Parliament Street, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

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St. Canice's Cathedral Report an error with this listing

The 13th century cathedral of St Canice is the second longest cathedral in Ireland . The site on which the cathedral stands has been a site of Christian worship since the 6th century.

Thomas Square, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

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Black Abbey Report an error with this listing

Abbey Street, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny

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