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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 came to power and ruled this area for 500 years. there are a number of historical attractions in the town as well as over 80 pubs. kilkenny can get very crowded on weekends when the town is invaded by dubliners. a very nice place to visit when in southeast ireland.

  • Last visit to Kilkenny: May 2007
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city hall - Kilkenny city hall Things to Do (8)

located on high street is kilkenny's city hall. this distinctive building is a landmark in central kilkenny. more travel advice

rothe house - Kilkenny rothe house Things to Do (8)

the rothe house was built in 1594 by the wealthy merchant john rothe. the rothe house is a combination of three... more travel advice

jame the lame - Kilkenny tomb of james the lame Things to Do (8)

pictured is the tomb of the butler earl james, aka james the lame. in the 16th century james traveled to london where he... more travel advice

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pictured is the round tower of st. canice's cathedral. this tower dates back to 800AD. this tower collapsed during the... more travel advice

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    Jul 26, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Great tips -- especially on the many traditional pubs! I hope to visit Ireland soon, and I think I will include Kilkenny on my itinerary. Cheers, Bill

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