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
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.