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Cainneach, a sculpture by Spanish-born artist Saturio Alonso, stands proudly on Vicar Street in Kilkenny City, Ireland, at the bottom of the steps leading to St. Canice's Cathedral. Made of bronze and Kilkenny limestone, the artwork pays homage to St. Canice (Cainneach), the patron saint of Kilkenny, who was born in 514 AD.
Kilkenny, named after its patron saint, is a city steeped in history. While dating back to the 6th century, Kilkenny (Cill Chainnigh) is first mentioned in The Annals of the Four Masters in 1085. The city, located in the Southeast of Ireland on the banks of the River Nore, has a population of almost 25,000.
Settlement in Kilkenny can be traced back to early medieval times. Following the Norman invasion, the Anglo-Norman Lord of Leinster, William Marshall, gave Kilkenny its first charter, and the first Council was elected in 1231. Almost 400 years later, in 1609, Kilkenny was officially elevated to city status under the reign of King James I.
Today, Kilkenny is a thriving tourist and commercial center, boasting a wealth of historical buildings. In addition to Kilkenny Castle, the city's architectural treasures include the Round Tower at St. Canice's Cathedral, Rothe House, and the Tholsel.
The Cainneach sculpture, originally unveiled by Saturio Alonso in 1999, serves as a reminder of Kilkenny's rich heritage and its connection to its patron saint. Its new location on Vicar Street, at the foot of the Cathedral steps, provides a fitting backdrop for this tribute to St. Canice.
Kilkenny, named after its patron saint, is a city steeped in history. While dating back to the 6th century, Kilkenny (Cill Chainnigh) is first mentioned in The Annals of the Four Masters in 1085. The city, located in the Southeast of Ireland on the banks of the River Nore, has a population of almost 25,000.
Settlement in Kilkenny can be traced back to early medieval times. Following the Norman invasion, the Anglo-Norman Lord of Leinster, William Marshall, gave Kilkenny its first charter, and the first Council was elected in 1231. Almost 400 years later, in 1609, Kilkenny was officially elevated to city status under the reign of King James I.
Today, Kilkenny is a thriving tourist and commercial center, boasting a wealth of historical buildings. In addition to Kilkenny Castle, the city's architectural treasures include the Round Tower at St. Canice's Cathedral, Rothe House, and the Tholsel.
The Cainneach sculpture, originally unveiled by Saturio Alonso in 1999, serves as a reminder of Kilkenny's rich heritage and its connection to its patron saint. Its new location on Vicar Street, at the foot of the Cathedral steps, provides a fitting backdrop for this tribute to St. Canice.
THIS WAS RELOCATED TO VICAR STREET