Kilkenny City authorities and the OPW are to be complemented on the major renovation works undertaken at Kilkenny courthouse located on Parliament st Kilkenny. A New public space has been completed in the city core as part of the works diagonally opposite the historic Rothe house. The building was originally the 13th-century Grace’s Castle, which was given to city in 1568. It then became the County Gaol, continuing to serve as a gaol until the 18th century, when it was converted to courthouse use. This use continues up to the present day.