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Castlecomer Discovery Park |
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Castlecomer Discovery Park
boasts an array of woodland
pathways centred around two Rainbow
Trout Fishing Lakes connected by
cascades; an array of wooden sculptures;
picnic areas; a children’s adventure
playground and a wonderful design craft
yard. |
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Duiske Abbey |
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Duiske Abbey or Graiguenamanagh Abbey is
a 13th century Cistercian monastery
situated in Graiguenamanagh, County
Kilkenny in Ireland. It was founded by
William Marshall in A.D.1204. Duiske
Abbey was one of the first, largest and
perhaps the finest of the thirty-four
medieval Cistercian monasteries in
Ireland and
dominates the town centre.
The Abbey is located in the
valley of the river Barrow, on a site
between the main river and the Duiske
tributary. |
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Dunmore Cave |
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Dunmore Cave is eleven kilometres north
of Kilkenny City and, like other caves
across the country, is formed by
limestone which was laid down over 300
million years ago. It contains almost a
quarter of a mile of passages and at its
deepest point is 150 foot below the
surface. Although this is smaller than
many of the caves around the country,
the beauty and magic of its calcite
formations as well as its scientific and
historical interest make it one of
Ireland's most fascinating caves.
Mention of the cave was made in the 9th
century Irish Triads. |
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Jerpoint Abbey |
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Jerpoint Abbey The present Cistercian
structure dates mainly from about 1180
to 1200, and was probably built on the
remains of a Benedictine abbey founded
about 1158 by Donal MacGillapatrick,
King of Ossory. The oldest parts are the
Irish-Romanesque transepts and chancel,
where Bishop O'Dulany lies. |
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Kells Priory |
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Kells Priory Kells Priory is one of the
largest and most impressive medieval
monuments in Ireland.
The Augustine priory is situated
alongside King's River beside the
village of Kells, about 15 km south of
the medieval city of Kilkenny. The
priory is a National Monument and is in
the guardianship of the Office of Public
Works. One of its most striking feature
is a collection of medieval tower houses
spaced at intervals along and within
walls which enclose a site of just over
3 acres (12,000 m2). These give the
priory the appearance more of a fortress
than of a place of worship and from them
comes its local name of "Seven Castles". |
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Kilkenny Castle |
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Kilkenny Castle, the home and
headquarters of the powerful Butler
Family since 1391 has long established
rose garden, together with 50 acres of
charming and extensive pleasure grounds.
The grounds overlooking the Nore river
features mature trees and shrubs with an
ornamental lake numbered among the many
items of interest. Very well maintained
and presented |
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Kilkenny Design Centre |
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Kilkenny Design Centrebased in the city centre is
situated in what was once the stables of historic Kilkenny Castle, and is
fittingly located adjacent to the National Craft Gallery one of Ireland’s most
exciting artistic venues. It offers an unrivalled selection of Irish handcrafted
gifts. .The Centre’s unequalled supplier list, drawn from Ireland’s most eminent
craftspeople and designers, gives visitors a uniquely special shopping
experience, allowing them to purchase the best of Irish crafts and design under
one roof. |
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Rothe House |
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Rothe House, a historic house in
Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland,
is a unique example of an early 17th
century merchant’s townhouse in Ireland.
Rothe House and Garden are owned
by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society,
and managed by Rothe House Trust
Limited. The House is open to the public
as a Museum, displaying some of the
2,500 artefacts collected by the Society
since its founding in 1947. These
artefacts all relate to life in Kilkenny
city and county throughout the ages and
some date from pre-historic times.
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Saint Canices Cathedral |
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St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
are an essential part of the structural
heritage in the vibrant medieval city of
Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was
founded in the 6th century and named
after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the
Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the
church that originally stood on the site
in the 6th century.Worship has taken
place at this site for over 800 years.
The Round Tower is the oldest standing
structure in Kilkenny City. Tourists can
enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing
great views of the city (weather
permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is
one of only two Round Towers that people
can climb in Ireland. |
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Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum |
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Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum are
located in the picturesque village of
Inistioge on the banks of the River Nore.
The gardens were once regarded as one of
the great gardens of Ireland and with
this in mind, Kilkenny County Council
has embarked on an ambitious scheme of
restoration. |
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