Talbots Tower…..well worth a look

Looking for somewhere to go during Easter holidays? Why not check out one of Kilkenny cities newly reconstructed and conserved  gems, Talbot’s tower, located on new  street/ Ormonde road.
This tower was built at the point where the south and west walls of Kilkenny met.
It was probably built around 1260 and was designed to protect the city from attack.
Its outward facing arrow loops and its stone roof can still be seen. the overall plan is to create a new city plaza adjacent to the tower and city walls. the marking of the city line walls  project is also ongoing around the city.

Under: view of Tower prior to recent renovation project

Talbots Tower deconstruction plate 1
Talbots Tower deconstruction plate 7 talbot
Above :Tower under conservation with the  moat having been excavated

Historic Kilkenny Limestone

The History of Kilkenny can be seen in its Kilkenny limestone through out the City.

Gate to St Mary's Church graveyard, St Marys Lane. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Limestone wall to Kilkenny Castle Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The city Wall location is marked on Ormond road, in both Irish and English, this section is dated 1275. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Ormonde College, Ormonde rd., Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful