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Pat Nolan at his recent book launch

Toil and trouble - new book recalls Kilkenny witch trial of 1324

A vast array of free heritage events are taking place this week across all corners of Kilkenny

OPINION: Connect with Kilkenny this National Heritage Week

Valerie Walshe and her neighbours secured funds to preserve St Catherine's Church and Graveyard at Rathbeagh in Kilkenny under the Community Monuments Fund

'Deeply personal': The Kilkenny community protecting their heritage

Pictured at the launch in Butler House were Lar Power Chief Executive, Kilkenny County Council; Deirdre Cullen, Leas-Cathaoirleach, Kilkenny County Council; Virginia Teehan, Heritage Council Chief Executive; Regina Fitzpatrick Kilkenny County Council Heritage Officer, Senator Malcolm Noonan and Fiona Deegan, Director of Services Kilkenny County Council

'Clear direction': New heritage strategy unveiled for Kilkenny

The former Mercy Sisters convent in Callan

Historic convent in Kilkenny town goes on sale

Bridge View, High Street, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

Postcard property in picturesque Kilkenny village for sale

Kilkenny Castle pictured from John's Bridge in Kilkenny City

Kilkenny Castle is Ireland's second most visited ticketed OPW site

Selene Murphy, Light Lantern Creative Lead Artist

New solstice festival for the Lingaun Valley in Kilkenny and Tipperary

Brownsbarn Lodge is located in close proximity to Thomastown, County Kilkenny

'Superb' rural Kilkenny property for sale with its own detached studio

Kilkenny joy following government funding announcement

A shrink-wrapping cover, similar to this, will be used during the work on Ferrymountgarret Bridge

Historic Kilkenny bridge to be 'shrink wrapped' during safety works

Ancient nobles’ ringfort revealed by archaeologists

Farm buildings near St Johnston that benefitted under the Heritage Council’s Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

Kilkenny's traditional farm buildings can now avail of €1.5 million grant scheme

Works begins in Kilkenny on countywide Heritage Strategy

Keogh's Model Bakery in Callan, one of the beneficiaries of the new grants

Kilkenny's historic buildings strike the preservation lottery jackpot!

An artist's impression of the houses

1,089 new homes in Kilkenny welcomed by local TD

Ossory was a medieval Irish kingdom comprising what is now County Kilkenny and western County Laois, corresponding to the Diocese of Ossory (pictured in deep red)

LONG READ: The unique ‘Ossory’ dialect of Irish once spoken in Kilkenny
Have you ever heard of this Kilkenny dialect?
Christopher Dunne

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Kieran Cowigg, Biodiversity Lead Veri Connect, Alison Ironmonger, Kilkenny LEADER Partnership and Ann Marie McSorley, CEO VeriConnect

Kilkenny TD lauds Veri Connect for activating sustainability and climate action

Tullaherin Round Tower (far left), Grennan Castle (top middle), Kilree High Cross (top right), view from Tory Hill (bottom right) and Jerpoint Abbey (bottom middle)

Heritage gems to explore while days are still long in Kilkenny

Tullaherin Round Tower (far left), Grennan Castle (top middle), Kilree High Cross (top right), view from Tory Hill (bottom right) and Jerpoint Abbey (bottom middle)

Heritage gems to explore while days are still long in Kilkenny

St Stephen's Day 5KM Run/Walk in aid of the IHCPT

Kilkenny to combine heritage and wellness at local parkrun

Conservation grants helping to save Kilkenny’s unique heritage

Celebrate the heritage of the River Nore

Lots of events to celebrate rich heritage of the River Nore in Kilkenny

St Aidan’s Church of Ireland, Kilmanagh

Music and illustrated talk for special event 'In Praise of Philanthropy' in Kilm...

All events are free of charge

Over 50 different events to choose from in County Kilkenny for Heritage Week

Kilkenny households contribute to Ireland’s record-breaking summer for solar ene...

Tullaherin Round Tower (far left), Grennan Castle (top middle), Kilree High Cross (top right), view from Tory Hill (bottom right) and Jerpoint Abbey (bottom middle)

Heritage gems to explore this summer in Kilkenny
Locals and tourists have lots to savour across the county of Kilkenny
Christopher Dunne

Mortgage to Rent

Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan goes live in County Kilkenny

Green's Bridge in Kilkenny

Funding available to community groups in Kilkenny for National Heritage Week eve...

A stile at st Kilkieran Cemetery

Second phase of a 'Mass Paths' survey to get under way in Kilkenny

Ben Andrews (11) Rionn Vargas (10) - Picture: Dylan Vaughan.

Kilkenny school pupils celebrate European Archaeology Day

Callan heritage trail records the town’s past

Kilkenny's newest heritage attraction launched in Callan

Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

Retirement age for full-time and retained firefighters to rise to 62

The rescue of Fenian prisoners to feature in Co Kilkenny lecture TONIGHT!

Kilkenny TD Malcolm Noonan

Kilkenny’s Minister for Nature says give wildlife a chance

Kilkenny monument chosen to take part in national scheme

John Street in Kilkenny City.

Kilkenny City set to benefit from a new €120 million funding scheme

County Longford Arts Office has been awarded €4,708 in funding under the Music Capital Scheme 2017/18.

Kilkenny sisters honoured for their contribution to Irish culture and heritage

County Longford Arts Office has been awarded €4,708 in funding under the Music Capital Scheme 2017/18.

Kilkenny sisters honoured for their contribution to Irish culture and heritage

Friar Conor McDonough

Dominican friar launches series of videos about history and heritage of Kilkenny

Trailblazing historical survey to be conducted in Kilkenny

Kilkenny TD completes Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill

Essential to preserve ‘irreplaceable legacy’ of Great Blasket Island - Varadkar

Map of Civil War fatalities in Kilkenny

Young Civil War victim shot in Kilkenny to be remembered in ceremony

Brian O’Connell and Anne Kelly with Sarah, Fiona Coughlan and Rocco Venanzi

Pictures: Perfect blend of natural and built heritage at Boland’s Mill in Kilken...

LtoR: Nicolaas Louw A/Senior Planner KCC, Dr. Paul Stevens, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael Doyle, Mayor Cllr. Joe Malone, Francis Coady Conservation Officer KCC, Dr. Fergal Donoghue

Kilkenny County Council presents digital recordings of historic medieval buildin...

History comes to life at Kilkenny Heritage Week production

Map of Civil War fatalities in Kilkenny

Past meets Present - Mapping Kilkenny's historical sites

Laoise Moore aged 11 from Clara National school in Kilkenny in full medieval armour

Pictures: Kilkenny youngsters celebrate European Archaeology Days with Heritage ...

Low water levels on the River Nore at Bennettsbridge, where the water scheme has been particularly badly affected. Picture: Harry Reid

Groups in Kilkenny invited to host Water Heritage Day event during Heritage Week

New scheme offers thousands to ready vacant farmhouses for refurbishment in Kilk...

New scheme offers thousands to ready vacant farmhouses for refurbishment

Funding for two big heritage projects in Kilkenny

The Deposit and Return Scheme encourages people to recycle drink containers

Minister of State welcomes rollout of Deposit and Return Scheme - Kilkenny Live

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