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Kilkenny Castle
This superb 12th
century castle was once home to the Butlers, the Marquises and the Earls
of Ormonde. A particular feature of the castle is that though the
building underwent a great deal or renovation over the centuries, it
still retains a lot of its medieval castle structure.
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The Thosel
Commissioned by Alderman
William Colles and built in 1761, this ancient marketplace ha s long served
that very function, as there were shops and stalls in the arcade. Damaged in
a fire in 1987, it has since been restored and now serves as the City Hall.
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St. Canice's
Cathedral
Built in the 1200s and reached
via St. Canice's Steps, this cathedral is not only a major landmark of the
city, but also the reason for its name (Kilkenny is a corruption of the
Irish phrase 'Cill Chainnigh', or "Church of Canice"). The cathedral
is noted for its tower, which offers impressive views of the city, and a
collection of monuments and tombs from the Tudor era.
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St. Francis's Abbey
Brewery
Founded by William
Marshall, the Earl of Pembroke, in the thirteenth century, this brewery is
most noted for its production of the Smithwicks and Kilkenny ales, though
nowadays about 80% of its produce is Budweiser. It has been owned by the
Guinness Corporation since the 1960s.
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The Black Abbey (Convent of the One and
Undivided Trinity)
Constructed on the orders of the
William Marshall the Younger
for the Dominican Friars in 1225, it was converted to a courthouse in
the 1500s before finally being reconverted to a church during the 19th
century. It is now known for its stunning stained glass windows, statues and
the relics on display.
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