Kilkenny Castle - Caisleán Cill Chainnigh

Kilkenny Castle (Irish: Caisleán Chill Chainnigh) is a castle in Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh) in the sout-east of Ireland. The stone castle, first constructed on the site in 1213, replaced an earlier wooden structure. The castle was square with towers at each corner and three of these still remain. The Butler family bought the castle in 1391 and lived there until 1935. In 1967 the castle was given to the Nation and the castle and grounds are now open to the public. It contains a significant art and tapestry collection as well as stunning architectural features. Kilkenny Castle is noted for its Park and Gardens which covers an area of some 21 hectares.

Getting there

This is in the City of Kilkenny/Cill Chainnaigh in County Kilkenny and is south from Carlow along the M9 and off Junction 8.

Link: Office of Public Works (OPW) (Irish: Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí) Kilkenny Castle

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