Tag Archives: Architecture

Heritage open day at Kilkenny Castle

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Heraldic Banners and flags of the Butler Family decorate the Castle. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The 2012 Castle Heritage open day took place on the 11 March 2012. There was a large attendance at the Castle which was open without charge to the public. There were a number of exhibitions including a display of historic Kilkenny City documents  including the Liber Primus Kilkennieness 1231-1537, our city’s earliest book recording events of the Corporation of Kilkenny.

Traditional Horse drawn Coach in the Castle Park Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

City Talbot Medieval tower restored

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Outer side of impressive City wall and tower. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Under: Narrow access steps viewed from  top of tower Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Top of restored tower. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

 

 

 

Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan officially opening the restored tower in the presence of Kilkenny Mayor Fitzgerald. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Winter evening in Kilkenny

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The recent heavy snow and crisp air  presents Kilkenny in a new light on the evening of the 2nd day of December 2010.  A pleasant walk  a dusk through the historic Irishtown, St Canice’s  and Black Abbey areas of the City!

Black Abbey

Kilkenny City walls and gate.

St Canice's Catholic church

St Canice's cathedral and the historic round tower has seen many snow covered winters over the centuries.

St Canices steps leading from Irishtown to the Cathedral

Black Abbey Quarter of Kilkenny.

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The Black Abbey church founded in 1225  is the focal point of Black Abbey square and the Abbey street area.  Adjacent are elements of the medieval Kilkenny City walls and the Black Freren Gate,  which is the sole remaining Kilkenny City gate still in place.  There are wonderful walks through  the medieval streets and lanes in this historic quarter of Kilkenny City.

Black Abbey from Abbey street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Black Abbey square. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Abbey street and Black Freren Gate, Kilkenny Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Colourful flowers on Black Abbey square. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The marble city welcomes you this summer!

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Kilkenny marble colours our City.

The historic Kilkenny courthouse which has recently been restored is located on Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Saint John's Church, John street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny Castle from The Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Saint Canice's Cathedral and the early christian round tower : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny Castle faces the Castle Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.Rothe House, Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny City gardening excellence

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Blooms on Johns Bridge and Tynan's Bridge House, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

High street, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The City gardeners  have presented a wonderful range of  colourful flower displays through out the City. It is a delight to walk through our medieval streets and enjoy the blooms !

City Hall, High steet, Kilkenny. High street, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

High street blooms. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Canal square and Parade comes out tops!

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The Canal Square and City Parade urban areas have received a nomination  in the current RIAI Annual Irish Architecture Award ( Public Choice Award section). The Parade, our  premier public space has become a firm favourite for visitors and citizens alike.   The wide car free pedestrianised public space forms a new link between the City centre and Kilkenny Castle. The provision of bicycle stands has encouraged the use of bicycles in the City.

Photographs June 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.