Photogallery of Kilkenny, Ireland

Consider visiting the wonderful city of Kilkenny during your adventure in Ireland. This is a relatively small settlement. Despite this fact, Kilkenny is an authentic Irish city with its unique atmosphere, and this is the reason why it has won love and dedication of foreign tourists. Moreover, this city is rich in landmarks – Kilkenny is the second after Dublin in terms of the number of attractions. Needless to say, the city’s architecture deserves the attention of travelers. Kilkenny’s interesting winding streets, elegant Gregorian houses, and buildings made from black limestone look nothing but fabulous. According to a local legend, the name of the city derived from Cill Chainnigh that meant “Chainnigh’s Church”. In the 6th century, a monk settled in this territory. He decided to build an abbey here. When the building was ready, people started settling near it. This is how a new settlement named Kilkenny appeared. During the period of Norman invasions, the settlement was divided into two parts – an English and Irish one. The two parts were merged only in the 40s of the 19th century. At that time, a giant castle owned by the Butler family starting from the 14th century was the main landmark of the city. Kilkenny remained an impenetrable fortress for a long time. At the beginning of the 17th century, it officially received the town status. When a rebellion emerged in Ireland, the country’s parliament moved to Kilkenny. Starting from 1641, … Read further