Kilkenny
Sign in to saveKilkenny ( , meaning 'church of Cainnech') is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2022 census gave the population of Kilkenny as 27,184, the thirteenth-largest urban centre in Ireland.
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Kilkenny is a city in southeast Ireland with a population of about 27,000, making it one of the country's larger urban centers. The city straddles the River Nore and is named after the Church of Cainnech, a reference to its historical religious significance.
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- Toponymy
- History
- Geography
- Location and topography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Population
- Languages and religions
- Administration
- City status
- Landmarks
- Kilkenny Castle and city walls
- St. Canice's Cathedral and tower
- Bridges
- Old Woollen Mills
- Culture
- Arts and festivals
- Music
- Theatre
- Film
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- Radio
- Print media
- Photography
- Community
- Awards
- Twinned cities
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- Education
- Roads
- Railway
- Air
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- Cooperatives
- Other
- Hospitals
- Sport
- Athletics
- GAA
- Association football
- Rugby
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- Cycling
- Ice hockey
- Notable residents
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Kilkenny ( , meaning 'church of Cainnech') is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2022 census gave the population of Kilkenny as 27,184, the thirteenth-largest urban centre in Ireland.
Kilkenny is a tourist destination, and its environs include historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral and round tower, Rothe House, Shee Alms House, Black Abbey, St. Mary's Cathedral, The Tholsel, St. Francis Abbey, Grace's Castle, and St. John's Priory. Kilkenny is also known for its craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. Annual events include Kilkenny Arts Festival, the Cat Laughs comedy festival and music at the Kilkenny Roots Festival.