The National Craft Gallery is across the road from the castle, but there really is not much worth looking at in there. Within these grounds, is Butler House, which is also a hotel. It was formerly the... more
This is the oldest pub in Kilkenny (1324). It has a lot of "history", the former owner Dame Alice Kyteler being accused of witchcraft and the like. It's played... more
the town of kilkenny is located about 90 miles southwest of dublin. it rose to prominence in the 13th century and became the medieval capital of ireland. in the 1390's the ango-norman butler family......
Kilkenny was a last minute addition to our trip, decided as we were flying over the Atlantic, in lieu of stopping at Powerscourt near Dublin which I figured I'd visit while I was in Dublin (I didn't)....
We spent a day in County Kilkenny, mostly in the town of Kilkenny.
Kilkenny is a great town, with the castle and plenty of great bars and restaurants.
And it sure puts on a great sunset too!!
After a few days in Dublin we picked up a hire car and commenced the trip to Kilkenny. A few hassels in finding our way out of Dublin and with a little help from a pedestrian we were soon on the right...
Kilkenny is the neighbouring County to my own, Waterford, and it's City, also called Kilkenny, is also the closest City to Waterford. Because of this you might think that the people of each county are...
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