This castle was built by William de Clare, Earl Marshal from 1192 to 1207, on the River Nore. The castle was then acquired by the Butler Family, Earls and Dukes of Ormond, who lived here from the late 14C until 1935. Despite modernisation during the ..

This cathedral stands on a small hill which could have been the site of a church founded by Saint Canice. The best approach is by St Canice's Steps. It was built in the 13C in early English Gothic style and has been restored on several occasions. Fro..

This is Ireland's only remaining Renaissance town house, built in 1594. It was used as a meeting place for political and religious leaders during the Kilkenny Confederation. Today it houses the local museum which exhibits, amongst other artefacts, le..

One of the few medieval churches in Ireland where mass is still said. This abbey was founded soon after 1226 for the Dominicans. The south transept is decorated with beautiful window tracery which dates from the early-14C. The most beautiful of these..

Dunmore Cove, one of the biggest in Ireland, has some fascinating formations. At the Visitor Centre there is an explanation of this geological formation and its history. In 928 the Vikings massacred some 1 000 people in this place. Legend has it to b..

St. Francis Abbey Brewery is now owned by Guinness. It was founded in 1710. Monks were already brewing light beer there in the 14C.