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Kilkenny

A medieval city of a castle, a cathedral and craftsmen.

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Kilkenny is a small medieval city with a great castle, narrow lanes called slips and a round tower you can climb.

Museums in Kilkenny

Look inside, then pay your admission straight to the museum.

The story of Kilkenny

Visit Kilkenny Castle and its gardens, then walk the Medieval Mile to St Canice's Cathedral and climb its 9th-century round tower. The Medieval Mile Museum and Rothe House show life in the old city. Kilkenny is also a centre of Irish craft and design.

  • c. 1195Kilkenny Castle is begun
  • 1324Alice Kyteler is tried for witchcraft

Kilkenny through time

The big moments, and where to see them today.

  1. 1642Kilkenny becomes the seat of the Confederate Catholics of Ireland.See it: Medieval Mile Museum

What to do in Kilkenny

  1. 01

    Kilkenny Castle

    Rooms, gardens and a picture gallery.

    Kilkenny1 to 2 hours
  2. 02

    Medieval Mile Museum

    Medieval tombs in a restored church.

    Kilkenny1 hour
  3. 03

    Rothe House →

    A 17th-century merchant's house and garden.

    Kilkenny1 hour
Getting there

Getting to Kilkenny

Almost every museum is easy to reach by public transport.

Getting around Kilkenny

Lines and timetables change. Check the operator’s website before you travel.

On the map

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Hidden story

The witch of Kilkenny

A rich woman of Kilkenny was accused of witchcraft.

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In 1324 Dame Alice Kyteler, a wealthy money-lender who had outlived four husbands, was accused of witchcraft by the bishop. She escaped, probably to England, but her servant Petronella de Midia was burned at the stake, the first person known to be burned for witchcraft in Ireland. Kyteler's house is now an inn.