THE NEWER BOARDWALK SECTION OF THE LACKEN WALK - KILKENNY
The upgraded walkway, which cost €110,000, is a 1.6km stretch along the Nore riverbank from Maudlin Street as far as the new Ossory Bridge,
THE LACKEN WALK INCLUDING THE LONG DERELICT LACKEN MILL - KILKENNY
The medieval origins of Lacken Mill, which stands across the River Nore, opposite Ormode Mill, remain visible today.
MY SEARCH FOR HOLY WELLS IN KILKENNY HAS NOT GONE WELL - KILKENNY
The white-washing of wells like this with lime was common as it was intended to make the well clean, as well as to improve its appearance.
THE TEA HOUSES AT BATEMAN QUAY IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
There were two buildings on the banks of the river Nore and they were collectively known as The Tea Houses
MICHAEL STREET IN THE CITY OF KILKENNY AUGUST 2018 - KILKENNY
This quiet street is just off John Street close to the new McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre in Kilkenny City.
KILKENNY CASTLE ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER NORE - KILKENNY
Kilkenny Castle is open to the public and offers guided tours of the interior, which includes beautifully restored rooms and much more
PUBLIC HANDBALL ALLEY AT MICHAEL STREET IN KILKENNY - KILKENNY
From the 1880s to the 1970s handball was a popular sport in religious and military institutions and elswhere
THE NEW ST FRANCIS BRIDGE IN KILKENNY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA - KILKENNY
Despite many protests and legal objections the St Francis Bridge in Kilkenny was opened in 2017 after massive cost overruns.
WHEN I FIRST ENCOUNTERED THIS SMALL CROSS I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE ITS PURPOSE OR HISTORY - KILKENNY
The Butts Cross is located at Butts Green on the south-east side of the junction with Lord Edward Street, on the north side of Kilkenny City
I AM GUESSING THAT A TREE FELL HERE AT SOME STAGE REF-226945-1 - KILKENNY
Unfortunately the canal on the River Nore was never finished.
I HAVE TRIED FOR YEARS TO DETERMINE THE PURPOSE OF THIS - KILKENNY
The base of the bandstand, can be seen beyond the new car park at the foot of the lane between Dukes Meadows and the Castle grounds.
A NOT SO HOLY WELL IN KILKENNY IN AUGUST 2018 - KILKENNY
In August 2018 a local told me that this was a holy well dedicated to St Bridget (that could apply to most of the wells in Ireland)
ALL FEMALE ROWING TEAM
Some of these weirs along the river have good playboating qualities. The river is long and mostly flat and dotted with weirs at most of the villages it passes…
KERNAL BAR AND KITCHEN
The Kernal Bar and Kitchen, located within the Kilkenny Inn Hotel, opened its doors in March 2017 and unfortunately has since ceased trading
LADY DESART BRIDGE
This modern pedestrian and cycle bridge, also known as the Kilkenny City Pedestrian Bridge, was opened in 2014. It connects Bateman Quay to John's Quay,…
A GHOST STORY
The account of John's Bridge collapsing due to overcrowding while people watched the debris from Green's Bridge is not supported by historical records
ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF IRELAND
The Lady Chapel, the most well-preserved part of the priory, is now used as a parish church of the Church of Ireland. It's known for its beautiful stained glass…
