ANCHORED VOID IS A BLACK STEEL SCULPTURE BY MICHAEL WARREN - KILKENNY
Inspired by Oisín Kelly, his art teacher at St Columba's College, Michael Warren studied at Bath Academy of Art, at Trinity College, Dublin
IS THIS A BLACK MARBLE SCULPTURE OR NOTHING MORE THAN STREET FURNITURE - KILKENNY
The problem is that I have failed to determine if this just a piece of street furniture or a sculpture.
THIS CANAL WALK WAS IMPROVED IN 1861 - KILKENNY
Unfortunately the canal on the River Nore was never finished. The start of the canal is marked on Rocque’s map of Kilkenny in 1758.
CASTLECOMER ROAD IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
The Castlecomer Road is one of Kilkenny’s most desirable addresses and offers a wealth of amenities on it’s doorstep
BENNETSBRIDGE ROAD - KILKENNY
I managed to explore a section of Bennetsbridge Road but did not travel as far as the village but I intend to visit next year
THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST - KILKENNY
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival style church in Kilkenny, Ireland.
CORNER TOWER MAUDLIN STREET - KILKENNY
Situated on Maudlin Street, the structure is at the outer corner of a garden wall, and would represent the north-east corner of an old wall ...
BEYOND THE STILE AT FENNESSEY'S MILL - KILKENNY
As there was a stile at the Mill I decided to cross and explore the surrounding area but as there was no obvious destination I returned
FENNESSEY'S MILL ON THE RIVER NORE IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
The townland of 487 acres on the east of the River Nore was originally called Archerstown. The Archer family were very important.
I HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT THIS IS NOT CROW'S WELL - KILKENNY
This well is located on the Canal Walk on the bank of the River Nore. In 2018 a dog-walker told me that it is known as "Crow's Well"
MAUDLIN CASTLE IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland
THE POND AT KILKENNY CASTLE - KILKENNY
After some research I discovered that there is an environmental problem as an invasive species of plant in the duck pond
KILKENNY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - KILKENNY
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the Republic, and the largest Protestant denomination in NI.
MY FIRST TIME TO EXPLORE WATERFORD ROAD - KILKENNY
This was my first time to visit Waterford Road in Kilkenny. There are many attractive houses in the area with an average price is €315,000
TALBOT'S TOWER IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
Talbot’s tower defended the south-west corner of Kilkenny’s Hightown; the wall to the north extends for 850m as far as the river Breagagh
STATUE OF ST DOMINIC IN A GARDEN - KILKENNY
Saint Dominic (Spanish: Santo Domingo), also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, often called Dominic de Guzmán ...
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AT THE DOMINICAN BLACK ABBEY - KILKENNY
The images did not turn out as well as I had hoped as the light passing through the stained glass was overpowering.
DOMINICAN BLACK ABBEY IN KILKENNY CITY - KILKENNY
Kilkenny Dominican church, now known as Black Abbey, is the only one of the medieval houses still in the possession of the Dominican Order
ANCHORED VOID KILKENNY CASTLE - KILKENNY
I have seen, this in travel guides, named "Anchored Void" as well as "Void Anchored" but could not located until 2021
A STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD COMMUTE ALONG THE RIVER NORE - KILKENNY
The River Nore is one of the principal rivers (along with the River Suir and River Barrow) in the South-East Region of Ireland.
STATUE OUTSIDE THE CATHEDRAL
The image of Mary crushing the serpent's head is a powerful symbol of her role in the redemption of humanity. It draws inspiration from Genesis 3:15, often…
ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL
The cathedral was designed by William Deane Butler and consecrated in 1857. It was built using hand-cut Kilkenny Limestone and stands 186 feet tall. Its…
ST MARY'S INTERIOR
St. Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny underwent significant restoration work in late 2021 and 2022, which revitalised the interior of this historic building. The…
ST PATRICK'S GRAVEYARD
St. Patrick's Graveyard in Kilkenny is a historic burial ground located on Patrick Street, just outside the city walls. It is a fascinating place with a rich…
THE LENEHAN PUB
One particularly striking feature of this house is its pubfront, which showcases expert craftsmanship and is of artistic design merit. This makes it a notable…
NETWORK OF LANEWAYS
I later discovered that these winding pathways are a hallmark of Kilkenny's medieval city centre, offering glimpses into its rich history and architectural…
