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Saint Mary's Church
Churches And Settlements
Built in the late 13th century, St Mary’s Church in Gowran, County Kilkenny was a large and elaborate structure comprising an aisled nave, long chancel and sculpture throughout. A college of clerics...More
Kells Priory
Churches And Settlements
The Augustine priory of Kells is situated alongside King's River beside the village of Kells, about 15km south of the medieval city of Kilkenny. The priory is a National Monument and is in the...More
Jerpoint Abbey
Children and Family Attractions
The King of Ossory founded the beautiful Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown, County Kilkenny in 1158 and today, with many details preserved, the site offers a unique glimpse into the life of the...More
Kilfane Church
Churches And Settlements
The 13th century church of Kilfane, now lies in ruins. But its remains are well worth exploring. It has an adjoining castellated presbytery and bell tower and there are traces of the original...More
St Francis Abbey
Churches And Settlements
After Richard Marshall became the earl of Pembroke in 1231, he helped establish St Francis Abbey in Kilkenny City. The abbey began as a small, rectangular chapel but grew and became more important...More
St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower
Churches And Settlements
St Canice’s Cathedral is one of the most prominent sights in Kilkenny, which was once a splendid Medieval city. Many believe the construction of the massive Gothic cathedral began in the 1250s and was...More
Kilkieran High Cross
Churches And Settlements
At Kilkieran, found in County Kilkenny near Carrick-on-Suir, people can discover fragments of a high cross and three 9th Century sandstone crosses, which belong to the Ossory group. Standing 3.5m...More
Black Abbey
Churches And Settlements
Located just outside the original walls of Kilkenny City, The Black Abbey was a peaceful place and home to a group of Dominican friars when it was founded in the 1220s. The County Kilkenny property is...More
Saint Marys Cathedral
Churches And Settlements
The Catholic cathedral of Kilkenny City, St Mary’s is a tall, imposing structure designed by William Deane Butler in the Gothic Revival aesthetic. The cruciform structure was constructed with local...More
Duiske Abbey
Churches And Settlements
A National Monument, Duiske Abbey originated in the 13th century as the church of a Cistercian monastery, but today it is a Catholic parish church in the town of Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny. The...More
Ballylarkin Abbey Freshford - Ballylarkin Church
Churches And Settlements
Ballylarkin Abbey or Church near Freshford, County Kilkenny, was built in 1350 by the Shorthall Family. Locally it is known as an abbey, but actually it was a parish church. It is small in size but...More
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