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IRELAND
JUNE, 2001
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Darrell S. Richey.
WATERFORD TO KILKENNY
On Friday, 08 June 2001, we checked out of Sion Hill, took a taxi to the train station, and left for Kilkenny. While riding the train we noticed numerous ruins of medieval castles and stone fencing along the countryside. We toured castles and cathedrals with lunch & dinner in Kilkenny and left later that night for Dublin.
KILKENNY TOWN, COUNTY KILKENNY, IRELAND
Irish Name is Cill Cainneach, Canice's Church
This medieval, ancient, & royal town owes its name to the 6th-century cleric, St. Canice.
It straddles the River Nore.
A Famous Limerick Immortalizes the Town
Author Unknown
There once were two cats from Kilkenny,
Each thought there was one cat too many.
So they fought and they fit,
And they scratched and they bit,
'Til excepting their nails and the tips of their tails,
Instead of two cats there weren't any.
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COLORFUL QUAINT BUILDINGS
Courtesy of: David Hancock
Many Colorful, Quaint Buildings Found in Kilkenny, Ireland
See also:
The Pump House
KILKENNY CASTLE TICKET
Courtesy of: Audrey (Shields) Hancock
KILKENNY CASTLE
(aka Caislean Chill Chainnigh)
Courtesy of: David E. Hancock
On the high ground above the River Nore at the SE end of Kilkenny sits the castle which was begun as a wooden fortress by The Earl of Penbroke (aka Strongbow). In former times it was the capital of the Kingdom of Ossory. In the 13th century a stone fortress was built, and through the years was added to. During the Anglo-Norman invasion, its leader was William le Mareschal, a son-in-law of the Irish archenemy, Stongbow. It originally was the chief seat of the powerful Butler family, Earls and Dukes of Ormonde who purchased the castle in 1391 for the expected visit of King Richard II's visit. Today it remains the property of the Marquis of Ormonde, but the castle is now cared for by the state. Members of the family resided there until 1935.
KILKENNY CASTLE SCENES
Front Entrance
This is the front entrance to Kilkenny Castle from The Parade (street).
Notice the remodeled 12th Century tower.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Kilkenny Castle, Darrell and Karen
The long gallery to the right was rebuilt in 1820s.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Kilkenny Castle, Karen, Dave, and Audrey
KILKENNY CASTLE FROM ST. JOHN'S BRIDGE
Kilkenny
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
The medieval drum towers of Kilkenny Castle date from the 1190s.
CHIMNEY STACKS NEAR KILKENNY CASTLE
Courtesy of: David E. Hancock
Numerous chimney stacks protrude into the sky line.
THE THOSEL
(City Hall)
in Kilkenny, built in 1761.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
The Thosel (City Hall) located in Kilkenny.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
Kilkenny
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Notice how the rear wall of the old ruins of St. John's Church to the right was salvaged and utilized as the rear of the newer church to the left.
ST. CANICE's CATHEDRAL
Kilkenny
An Ancient Place of Worship for over 700 years.
About 400 A.D., St. Kieran established a Christian center at Seir in South Offaly; later the center moved to Aghaboe, Co. Laoise, and was made famous by St. Canice, a man from Derry and Patron Saint of Kilkenny.
At end of 12th Century Kilkenny replaced Aghaboe as Episcopal seat of the Ossory Diocese.
Two other Christian churches (wooden church destroyed by fire and an ancient Celtic Church) pre-date the current ediface. Some of the older parts have been incorporated into the newer and today it stands as an impressive gray granite structure. It was modeled after many of the English churches of the 13th century.
In 1650 Oliver Cromwell plundered and ruined much of the interior by stabling of his horses within its walls. The Cathedral is now a part the Anglican Church since the time of Henry VIII.
The Tower is believed to have been built ca 849 A.D., which has the high protective door as a safeguard against invaders. In 1650 Oliver Cromwell ruined much of the interior by stabling of horses within. The Cathedral is now a part the Anglican Church since the time of Henry VIII.
ST. CANICE CATHEDRAL
is sandwiched between homes and other buildings at ground level.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
St. Canice's is located among other city buildings.
Courtesy of: David E. Hancock
To get to St. Canice's, one can traverse a sort of street alley.
At one point you enter the churchyard via an incline.
ST. CANICE's CATHEDRAL STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
19th Century
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
ST. CANICE's TOWER
Built about 849 and is 100 feet tall.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
St. Canice's Tower was built about 849 and is 100 feet tall.
Darrell climbed to the top, and he said, "Quite a climb!"
ST. FRANCIS ABBEY RUINS
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
St. Francis Abbey's Ruins are now surrounded by a brewery.
Note the stacks of kegs to the left.
Public access to the abbey is denied.
BLACK ABBEY
The Black Abbey, a Dominican monastery, was founded in 1225.
St. Mary's Cathedral is to the rear and left.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
This photo of the Black Abbey was taken from St. Canice's Tower.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
The Black Abbey closer up at ground level view.
Some of the stained glass windows are from the 14th century.
ST. CANICE's CHURCH
The Church is not the same as the Cathedral.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
St. Canice's Church is near the Black Abbey.
STREETS OF KILKENNY
Narrow streets and colorful buildings are typical of many towns in Ireland.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Kilkenny Street Scene
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Notice the red-white bar, which is used to stop taller vehicles from trespassing on the street.
KYTELERS INN
A limestone coaching inn on St. Kieran's St., Kilkenny
Oldest home, as Kytelers Inn, dates back to 1324 when Dame Alice Kyteler first established business on this site in Kilkenny.
Courtesy of: Darrell S. Richey
Dame Alice Kyteler, born 1280, lived as a town "banker" and brothel keeper, and at 44 years of age, she had outlived four husbands. She and a maid were accused of witchcraft and having herbs, ointments, and other items in her home led to her conviction. However, she took flight and was never seen again, but her maid was burned at the stake.
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