The 6 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Kilkenny, Province of Leinster

March 27, 2022 Yuk Petri

Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
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1. Capuchin Friary

Saint Francis' Capuchin Friary Friary Street, Kilkenny Ireland +353 56 772 1439 http://www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/contact/our-places/kilkenny/
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Capuchin Friary

2. Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint R448, Thomastown, Kilkenny Ireland 353-56-24623 http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/jerpointabbey/
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4.5 based on 605 reviews

Jerpoint Abbey

Reviewed By PringleNI

this was an amazing place to see built probably 1000 yers ago, well worth a visit and to stop in the little village.

3. St. John the Evangelist Church

The Stream Upr. John Street, Kilkenny R95 CP46 Ireland http://www.stjohnskilkenny.com
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

St. John the Evangelist Church

Reviewed By permia

Splendid in its spacious grounds, surrounded by trees and greenery, it has a marvellous façade. In the Neo-Gothic style, the central tower is bounded by ornamental spires on each side. A grand nave with slender columns and arches leads to the light-filled altar. Ornate stone work backed by luminous stained glass windows is lovely to view. The columns culminate in a patterned ceiling with white delineations filled with a rich burgundy-like colour. Much impressive statuary is to be seen, including a fine portrayal of Jesus with raised outstretched arms. Ornate Stations of the Cross show the torturous trail to Golgotha.

4. St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

Coach Rd The Close, Kilkenny R95 V63H Ireland +353 56 776 4971 [email protected] http://www.stcanicescathedral.ie/
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4.5 based on 1,582 reviews

St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower

St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and named after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the church that originally stood on the site in the 6th century.The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City. Tourists can enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing great views of the city (weather permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is one of only two Round Towers that people can climb in Ireland. Opening times from 29/11/2011 to 23/11/2011. Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. Sunday 2pm to 4pm. Round Tower Climb Time at 12 noon and 3pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday 3pm. Weather and staff permitting. Admission fee applies for visit into Cathedral and Round Tower. From 24/12/2011 to 02/01/2012 the Cathedral and Round Tower is closed for visiting. PLease check our website for services during the Christmas period.

Reviewed By longandshortofit - Overland Park, United States

Eager to climb a round tower during our time in Ireland, we were happy to find we could do just that in Kilkenny. A bit scary for anyone afraid of heights, the views at the top were expansive and worth the climb. (Their are good railings the whole climb.) There isn't much room at the top so we were glad to go when it wasn't crowded. It also helped to not have too many people trying to climb either up or down at the same time in the narrow space of the tower. The cathedral was lovely and had a very informative self-guided tour with lots of points of interest. We actually preferred it to St Patrick's and Christ Church in Dublin.

5. Black Abbey

The Black Abbey Abbey Street, Kilkenny Ireland 56 21279 http://visitkilkenny.ie/black_abbey
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4.5 based on 570 reviews

Black Abbey

Reviewed By 734larryb - Prince George, Canada

This is a a bit of a wander off of High Street and it seemed like most tourists were happy to see St Mary's cathedral we didn't see many at the Abbey. This is a beautiful building and part of the with spectacular windows.

6. Kilkenny Methodist Church

William Street, Kilkenny Ireland 353-56-32445

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