Category: Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, including imposing St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Black Abbey Dominican priory, both from the 13th century. It’s also a crafts hub, with shops along its winding lanes selling pottery, paintings and jewellery.

Rock of Cashel & Kilkenny Castle Park

Our friends from The Netherlands came to Dublin or a few a days, so we headed down to the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary on Friday with them.

The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most spectacular archaeological sites, a prominent green hill, banded with limestone outcrops, rising from a grassy plain and bristling with ancient fortifications.

After a picnic lunch and a walk around we drove over to Kilkenny Castle Park before heading home to Dublin.

The day before we had drinks and dinner in Howth.

 

 

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