Can you go inside Kilkenny Castle?

Today, Kilkenny Castle is open to visitors all year round and is largely a Victorian remodelling of the thirteenth century defensive Castle.

Why is Kilkenny Castle famous?

Kilkenny Castle has been an important site since Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, commonly known as Strongbow constructed the first castle, probably a wooden structure, in the 12th century. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day.

Is Kilkenny Castle worth visiting?

Kilkenny Castle is right in the city center and so big and imposing, you cannot miss it. Access to its grounds is free and I highly recommend a visit, both because of how beautfu the castle it is but also to learn about its interesting history.

Can you get married in Kilkenny Castle?

There are two areas within the Castle’s Parade Tower wing (west wing) that are dedicated to both civil and humanist wedding ceremonies. Both areas are available for hire for civil wedding ceremonies (Monday to Friday inclusive) and humanist wedding ceremonies (Monday to Sunday inclusive).

When was the castle of Kilkenny in Ireland built?

Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny Castle (Irish: Caisleán Chill Chainnigh) is a castle in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways.

What’s the best way to see Kilkenny Castle?

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Who was the Seneschal of Kilkenny in the 1300s?

The castle was owned by the seneschal of Kilkenny Sir Gilbert De Bohun who inherited the county of Kilkenny and castle from his mother in 1270, in 1300 he was outlawed by Edward I but was reinstated in 1303, he held the castle until his death in 1381.

Why was Kilkenny Castle important to the Normans?

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.