Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a place where medieval history and rural Irish life come together. Its stone castles, abbeys, and historic streets tell the story of centuries of settlement, while the River Nore and surrounding countryside give the county a distinctive character rooted in craftsmanship, tradition, and community.
Kilkenny at a Glance
Did You Know?
Kilkenny has one of the proudest traditions in Irish hurling. Its senior team has won more All-Ireland titles than any other county, making the black-and-amber colours instantly recognisable throughout Ireland.
Famous People
James Hoban · Edmund Ignatius Rice · John Banim
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Abbeys
Holy Wells
No holy wells have been listed for this county yet.
Stories
Scéal Éireann ~ Ireland's Story
The Irish Roots of the White House
▶ ListenNarration: Michael McGowan, Violin: Kristin McGowan Read James Hoban, the architect who designed the White House, was born around 1755 in County Kilkenny, Ireland, near...
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