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Rothe House on Parliament Street was built in 1594 by
John Rothe for his wife Rose Archer. It is an example of a typical
middle class house from the Tudor period. It consists of three stone
buildings divided by cobbled court yards. The building contains an
interesting collection of pictures and artefacts from Kilkenny's
past.
The reception room has some oak furniture and pictures, there's
also a fine collection of period costumes. The newly restored
building contains the great kitchen, the bakery and the brew house.
The city and county museum, a period costume collection and a
genealogical study centre are housed here. It is the
headquarters of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society.
Rothe House is also the H.Q. for the Heritage Council of Ireland. Contact: Mary Flood
Parliament House,
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny.
Tel: 056-22893
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