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A first castle was build at this site in 12th century, which later was remodelled. It was the principal seat of the Butler family who lived there for over 500 years.
The castle can be visited (admission 5 Euro for adults), but as we’ve been there in the evening it was already closed. Also the park of the castle had been closed, what a pity! So we could only get an impression on the castle from outside, it looks quite huge! Leave a Comment
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The amazing Kilkenny Castle is a must see. William the Earl Marshall 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 the original four towers survive to this day. The Butler family bought the Castle in 1391 and their descendants lived there until 1935. Something you learn on the guided tour is most of the furnishings were sold at an auction. The city bought the castle in 1967 for 50 pounds!
Kilkenny Castle has daily guided tours, which run roughly an hour. Admission is € 5 for an adult. Reserve your space for the tour when you first get to Kilkenny due to time slots fill up quickly. Cameras are not allowed inside the castle and you will be directed to place your camera and large bags in the free coat check.
The guide will point out items that were originally sold at auction that were purchased back. You are taken through many of the rooms and even one of the servants staircases. It was very interesting and I learned a lot that about the castle.
After the tour, be sure to tour the grounds and check out the family burial plot. The tombstone for the family dog is more elaborate than the family's! Leave a Comment
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Much of this castle is beautifully restored, with original furnishings. Before it was restored, it had fallen into a bad state. They show that on the tour. I enjoyed the largest room,which has the tallest ceiling and old, old tapestries and oil paintings of former residents hanging. When the weather was too foul to walk outside, they would stroll in this room! The guide said that once a year they would invite the common townspeople into this room, to walk and gawk. The tour is very good & was worth the 5 Euro price.
You may walk around the large grounds without charge.
In the lower level of the castle there was a small art gallery, with modern art! The small gift shop is pretty good, too., the theme being Irish castles, of course. Leave a Comment Address: right in town, impossible to not find!
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One of the most magnificent castles in Ireland, Kilkenny Castle was built by the Normans who arrived in the city during the 12th century.
Set in beautiful grounds next to the river Nore, the castle is well worth a visit. And it kept me out of the pub for a bit too!
Opening Times :
October to March Daily 10.30am to 5.00pm (Closed for lunch 12.45 to 2.00pm) April - May Daily - 10.30am to 5.00pm. June -August Daily 9.30am to 7.00pm. September Daily - 10am to 6.30pm.
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Adult:€ 5 Senior/group(20+): €3.50 Student/child: €2 Family: €11 Leave a Comment Address: The Parade, Kilkenny CityPhone: 056-77 21450
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kilkenny castle is the top tourist attaction in kilkenny. built in the 1190's. the powerful butler family lived in the castle from the 14th century until 1935. the achitecture of the castle is medieval but over the years the butlers made some gothic revival changes. the castle is open to the public and has interesting rooms and a fine art collection. Address: the paradePhone: 056 772 1450Directions: county kilkenny, central kilkenny.
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The first structure on this strategic site overlooking the River Nore was a wooden tower built in 1172 by the Anglo-Norman conqueror of Ireland, Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. Twenty years later his son in law William Marshall erected a stone castle with four towers, three of which are part of the current structure. The castle was bought by the powerful Butler family in 1391, and their descendents continued to live there until 1935. Maintaining the castle became such an enormous expense and most of the furnishings were sold at an auction. The city bought the castle in 1967 for the huge sum of 50 pounds (now about $75 US). Directions: Beside the river Nore.
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kilkenny castle is surrounded by a beautiful park and gardens. the gardens are open to the public and there is no admission charge. Address: the paradeDirections: county kilkenny, central kilkenny.
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Check out the Caste when you're in Kilkenny.. I didn't go inside though, since I was busy checking out all of the pubs. But the outside view was cool. Address: Kilkenny
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Castle interior and grounds are well worth a visit.
It has 2 very distinct aspects, so try to photograph it AM and PM. THis is the west face, and is a PM shot. Leave a Comment
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My mind is blanking when I think what to write about the Castle. I really should have listened in class when its history was all explained to us. I'll have to buy a guide and brush up on my history next time I'm home. Leave a Comment Directions: The Parade
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