Kilkenny
in Kilkenny of Leinster, Ireland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.654 and -7.252 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 39' 15" and W -7° 15' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:17 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 8:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Kilkenny

Kilkenny in Kilkenny (Leinster) with it's 21,589 habitants is a town located in Ireland about 2,741 mi (or 4,411 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Time in Kilkenny is now 11:17 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Kilkenny, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Kilkenny Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in a distance of 101 mi (or 162 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlow, Portlaoise, Waterford, Cluain Meala and Tullamore. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lyrath Estate Spa & Convention Centre

Address
2,3 mi
Dublin Road
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilkenny Hibernian

Address
0,3 mi
1 Ormond Street
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilkenny River Court

Address
0,2 mi
The Bridge, John Street Kilkenny Ireland
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilkenny Ormonde

Address
0,3 mi
Ormonde St
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilkenny

Address
0,9 mi
College Road
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hibernian House

Address
0,3 mi
5 Patrick St
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kilford Arms Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
John Street
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aspect Kilkenny

Address
1,4 mi
Smithsland South
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Springhill Court Conference, Leisure & Spa

Address
1,5 mi
Waterford Rd
Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilkenny House Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Freshford Road
R95 AYD5 Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Left Bank Pub in Kilkenny, Ireland

Published: April 28, 2011
Length: 38:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tomek Bialek

Left Bank Pub in Kilkenny, Ireland Video with 360 panoramic views showing Pub exterior and interior. http://www.leftbank.ie/


Peter schiff schools economists at Kilkenomics Kilkenny Ireland 2010 Part 1

Published: November 14, 2010
Length: 54:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PaddyIrishman

Peter Schiff sits on a panel with economists, journalists and intellectuals at the Kilkenomics economics festival Ireland. Apologies for cutting vids, but didn't have enough memory for all...


Kilkenny Tourism TV Ad

Published: January 13, 2014
Length: 40:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Blind Faith

This video was produced for Kilkenny Tourism to help promote the city and it's attractions. Blind Faith Productions were commissioned to work closely with KK Tourism and New market Consulting...


Wedding at Kilkenny Castle

Published: July 30, 2010
Length: 03:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: 32newsireland

Wedding at Kilkenny Castle.


Kilkenny St Patrick's day Parade 2012

Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 22:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Frank Eardley

Kilkenny St Patrick's day Parade 2012.


Kilkenny 18 10 2014

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 07:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steven McKenna

Taekwon-Do competition, The Watershed, Kilkenny 18th of October 2014. Inspiration Taekwondo. In attendance were Mr. Connolly, Mr. Mahon, Cian Douglas, Katie Moore, Eimear Sherwin & James...


St Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny

Published: September 11, 2013
Length: 37:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eddie Hughes

St Canice's Cathedral night video in Kilkenny City Ireland.


The Taming Of The Shrew at Kilkenny Arts Festival

Published: August 11, 2013
Length: 32:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kilkenny Arts Festival

In 2012, we landed the first Irish production by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and we've got them back for 2013, this year for The Taming Of The Shrew under the skies at the Castle Yard. Two...


Kilkenny Castle, Ireland

Published: May 13, 2013
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Siim V

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Kilkenny Action

Published: March 04, 2015
Length: 14:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Geoffrey Duffy

A weekend of water sports in Co. Kilkenny Ireland.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle (Irish: Caisleán Chill Chainnigh) is a castle in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 by William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. It was a symbol of Norman occupation and in its original thirteenth-century condition it would have formed an important element of the defences of the town with four large circular corner towers and a massive ditch, part of which can still be seen today on the Parade.

Located at 52.6503, -7.24917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in County Kilkenny, Archaeological sites in County Kilkenny, Gardens in County Kilkenny, Kilkenny (city)

St Kieran's College

St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny, Ireland is a Secondary school for boys. It and is located on College Road in Kilkenny in County Kilkenny, Ireland.

Located at 52.6472, -7.25444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1782 establishments in Ireland, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Secondary schools in County Kilkenny, Boys' schools in the Republic of Ireland, Roman Catholic seminaries

James Stephens GAA

James Stephens is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1887 and has enjoyed equal success in both hurling and Gaelic football.

Located at 52.643, -7.24453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny, Hurling clubs in County Kilkenny, Gaelic football clubs in County Kilkenny

Rothe House

Rothe House, is a unique Irish 17th century merchant’s townhouse complex located in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. The complex was built by John Rothe Fitz-Piers between 1594-1610 and is made up of three houses, three enclosed courtyards, and a large reconstructed garden with orchard. Rothe House is considered to be nationally significant because of the wide range of original post-medieval features which survive in good condition in Ireland.

Located at 52.6547, -7.25495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in the Republic of Ireland, Buildings and structures in County Kilkenny, Gardens in County Kilkenny, Kilkenny (city), Museums in County Kilkenny, Local museums in the Republic of Ireland, Archaeological museums in the Republic of Ireland, Visitor attractions in County Kilkenny

Kilkenny railway station

Kilkenny railway station (MacDonagh Station), (Irish: Stáisiún Mhic Donncha) serves the city of Kilkenny in County Kilkenny. It is a station on the Dublin to Waterford intercity route. It was given the name MacDonagh on 10 April 1966 in commemoration of Thomas MacDonagh, one of the executed leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916. It is on a short spur off the main railway line, from the Lavistown Loop Line, a distance of approximately 4.5 km.

Located at 52.6542, -7.24361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iarnród Éireann stations in County Kilkenny, Railway stations in County Kilkenny, Railway stations opened in 1848

St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny

St. Mary’s is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Diocese of Ossory. It is situated on James’s Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilkenny also has a second cathedral, Saint Canice’s which is Church of Ireland. Saint Mary’s was designed by William Deane Butler (c.1794-1857). He was chosen by Bishop William Kinsella (1793-1845) who instigated the building of St. Mary’s in February 1842. Work began in April 1843 and finished in 1857, which included the period of the Irish famine.

Located at 52.6525, -7.25694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Republic of Ireland, Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory, Churches in County Kilkenny, Gothic Revival architecture in Ireland

The Tholsel, Kilkenny

The Tholsel, High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built in 1579/82 and extended in 1761 by Alderman William Colles (b.1702). It was built as place for collecting tolls, but has also been used as customs house, a courthouse and a guild hall. It is used today as the town hall, and that’s the name that many local people would know the building by. A key feature of the building is the open arcade on the ground floor which straddles the pavement.

Located at 52.6519, -7.25306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in County Kilkenny, Visitor attractions in County Kilkenny, Kilkenny (city), Government buildings completed in 1761

St Canice's Cathedral

St Canice's Cathedral, also known as Kilkenny Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Kilkenny city, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Ossory, it is now one of six cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory.

Located at 52.6568, -7.25714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kilkenny (city), Churches in County Kilkenny, 13th-century architecture, Anglican cathedrals in the Republic of Ireland, Diocese of Cashel and Ossory, Visitor attractions in County Kilkenny, Deans of Ossory

Cartoon Saloon

Cartoon Saloon is an Irish company which provides illustration, design, animation, film and TV services. The company is based in Kilkenny City. The company developed the successful cartoon series Skunk Fu!. Skunk Fu was nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in October 2008. The company has also developed the animated film The Secret of Kells. The film features the voice of Brendan Gleeson and is set in the 9th century AD when the Book of Kells was written.

Located at 52.653, -7.25584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Animation studios, Entertainment companies of Ireland, Companies of the Republic of Ireland

O'Loughlin Gaels GAA

O'Loughlin Gaels is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the St. John’s parish of Kilkenny city, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1969, replacing the St. John’s Hurling Club that started back in 1887. O'Loughlin Gaels are one of the most successful Kilkenny clubs of the new millennium, winning county titles in 2001 and 2003. In 2003, they went on to claim their first Leinster senior title.

Located at 52.6586, -7.23569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny, Hurling clubs in County Kilkenny

Black Abbey

The Black Abbey of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a Catholic priory of the Dominican Order, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Black Abbey was established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland. Black Abbey has had a long and interesting history, having seen many reversals of fortune under different governments.

Located at 52.6542, -7.25778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1225 establishments, Kilkenny (city), Churches in County Kilkenny

Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny

The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival style church in Kilkenny, Ireland. The Church was built from 1903 to 1908 on the site of an earlier church located in the graveyard. The grounds contain a trees and greenery.

Located at 52.6542, -7.24613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in County Kilkenny, Church of Ireland Parishes and Churches in the Republic of Ireland

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Килкени, Cill Chainnigh, Kilkenny, Keeill Chennee, KKY, キルケニー, Килкенни, 킬케니, Canicopolis, Kilkenis