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View from St. Canice's Cathedral (Kilkenny) by Olivier Bruchez

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Kilkenny is a city located in south-east part of Ireland and the county town of the eponymous County Kilkenny. It is built on both banks of the River Nore in the province of Leinster. Kilkenny is regarded for its culture with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. Annual events include Kilkenny Art Festival, the Cat Laughs comedy festival and music at the Rhythm and Roots festival and the Source concert. It is a popular base to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.

Full of history and medieval ambiance, this small city offers much to its visitors, from churches, to a castle, to memorable streets.

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Kilkenny, Ireland

View from St. Canice's Cathedral (Kilkenny) by Olivier Bruchez

Kilkenny is a city located in south-east part of Ireland and the county town of the eponymous County Kilkenny. It is built on both banks of the River Nore in the province of Leinster. Kilkenny is regarded for its culture with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. Annual events include Kilkenny Art Festival, the Cat Laughs comedy festival and music at the Rhythm and Roots festival and the Source concert. It is a popular base to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.
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Kilkenny by Ryan O'Shea
Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle by jpc.raleigh
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St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny

Cattedrale di San Canizio (Kilkenny) (HDR) by Ondablv
Rothe House, Kilkenny

Rothe House by Canadian Pacific
Black Abbey, Kilkenny

Outside the Black Abbey in Kilkenny by Chris Brooks
Kyteler's Inn, Kilkenny

Kytelers Inn by Buckeye Beth

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