Kilkenny

Pictures taken in Kilkenny on our Summer holiday 2015
Hands Art on a wall : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Meow A cute cat sitting beside a car. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel St. Canice A view from Dean street towards the St. Canice's Cathedral. Round tower in the front. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel St Canice coat of arms Located on St. Canice's Place. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
St Canice's Cathedral The present building dates from the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland. Beside the cathedral stands a 33m 9th-century round tower. St Canice's tower is an example of a well-preserved 9th-century "Celtic Christian" round tower. It is dedicated to St Canice. It is one of only two such medieval round towers in Ireland that can be climbed to the top. Kilkenny was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ossory and St Canice's Cathedral stands on a site which has experienced Christian worship since the 6th century. The name of "Kilkenny" itself retains the anglicised version of the Irish Cill Chainnigh, which translates as "Church of Cainneach", or "Canice". : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The nave The nave towards the altar. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The nave The nave from the altar direction : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Crown of Life nave; south aisle; south; west-most Two lancets, 1930mm x 580mm and one quatrefoil. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Christ Healing the Blind Man and others Christ Healing the Blind Man left, lower Miraculous Draught of Fishes left, middle Wedding Feast at Cana left, upper Christ's Charge to St Peter centre, lower Christ as Good Shepherd centre, upper Christ Healing the Centurion's Servant right, lower Christ Calming the Storm right, middle Miraculous Feeding right, upper nave; west Three separate lancets, approx 6.5m x 1090mm; 6m x 1090mm; 6.5m x 1090mm, three small quatrefoils below and one large separate 8-foil in gable. Holland's have signed "Holland, Son & Holt". Window reported in Builder, vol 31, p595, 1973. studio William Holland; Warwick (sgn) date 1875 (sgn) : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Organ The organ is a fine 19th century Romantic instrument. Originally built by Bevington of London for the Great Exhibition of Dublin, it was bought in 1854 for £600. The organ remained in regular use, but gradually fell into disrepair. In 2005, a major restoration project was carried out on the organ by Trevor Crowe Ltd. The cost of this restoration was €650,000. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Moses and the Tabernacle and King Solomon Building the Temple north transept; north Two separate lancets, approx 8m x 790mm and one separate 6-foil in gable. Each lancet has three scenes. studio Clayton & Bell; London (def) date 1877 (mem) : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Eagle lectern The eagle symbolizes closeness to God, as it is the bird which was able to “fly the highest in the heavens.” : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Choirstalls The choir stalls are made of Danubian oak, hand-carved at Bruges, Belgium in 1899 and based on the Bruges cathedral stalls of 1470. End panels depict scenes from the history of the cathedral. A matching reredos (panel behind the altar) proved controversial and was replaced in 1921. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Choirstalls The choir stalls are made of Danubian oak, hand-carved at Bruges, Belgium in 1899 and based on the Bruges cathedral stalls of 1470. End panels depict scenes from the history of the cathedral. A matching reredos (panel behind the altar) proved controversial and was replaced in 1921. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Choirstalls The choir stalls are made of Danubian oak, hand-carved at Bruges, Belgium in 1899 and based on the Bruges cathedral stalls of 1470. End panels depict scenes from the history of the cathedral. A matching reredos (panel behind the altar) proved controversial and was replaced in 1921. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Choirstalls The choir stalls are made of Danubian oak, hand-carved at Bruges, Belgium in 1899 and based on the Bruges cathedral stalls of 1470. End panels depict scenes from the history of the cathedral. A matching reredos (panel behind the altar) proved controversial and was replaced in 1921. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Bishop's Chair Located close to the altar. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel East chancel window William Holland; Warwick, date 1875 Nativity left, lower Christ Healing the Blind Man left, 2nd from lower Agony in the Garden left, 3rd from lower Risen Christ Appears to the Eleven Disciples left, upper Presentation in the Temple centre, lower Last Supper centre, 2nd from lower Ascension centre, upper Baptism of Christ right, lower Raising of the Widow's Son at Nain right, 2nd from lower Road to Golgotha right, 3rd from lower Empty Tomb right, upper : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Crossing (The area where choir, nave and transepts meet)When the tower collapsed in 1332, it seems only the West arch and wall remained, with the South West pier and adjacent nave columns pushed noticeably out of plumb. When the repairs were carried out some 20 years later, the choir and transept arches were built up, the tower stopped off at a much reduced height, and the three rebuilt piers and arches strengthened. The details at the tops of the new piers are rather curious, and suggest that the bishop and mason weren't too sure what to do with the arches. The closed up side arches were re opened by Dean Vignoles in the 1860s. The stone vaulting dates from the 15th Century. While it has been suggested that it was put in as further strengthening for the tower piers, it appears to be purely decorative. There is a ringing-chamber over the vaulting, with the bells hung in a new bell-chamber behind the tower parapets. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Piers Butler and Margaret Fitzgerald The tombs of Piers Butler (died 1539) and Margaret Fitzgerald (died 1542), carved with six Apostles, Philip, Andrew, Simon, Matthew, James major and Paul. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
The roof Restored and beautiful roof over the choir and altar. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Nativity nave; south aisle; south; east-most Two lancets, 1980mm x 580mm and one quatrefoil. artist Child, Alfred Ernest (1875-1939) (sgn) date 1931 (sgn) studio An Tur Gloine; Dublin (lit) Nicola Gordon Bowe, David Caron, Michael Wynne: Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass, Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1988 : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel James Shortals The tomb of James Shortals and Katherine Whyte 1507. The inscription reads "Here lie JAMES SCHORTALS, Lord of Ballylarkin and Ballykeefe who had this tomb made in 1507 and his wife KATHERINE WHYTE". The figures on the side are St. Peter, Paul, James minor, Thomas, Bartholomew and John. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Nave Roof The roofs were all replaced in the mid 19th century by Dean Vignoles. The hammerbeam bosses were carved in 1865. The fir roofing was not weatherproof and the draughts within were consequently severe at all times – terrible in cold and windy weather. When snow fell, it was blown right in, and fell in a gentle shower on the congregation. Even a Victorian congregation would not endure this, so it all had to be re-roofed in 1879. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
John Grace and wife The tomb of John Grace (died 1552) and his wife Honorina Brenach. 6 Apostles along the side; Peter, Andrew, John, James major, Thomas and James minor. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Green man A medieval 'Green man' with foliage growing out of his mouth : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel St Kieran’s Chair The North transept contains an ancient stone seat known as St Kieran's chair. The stone under the seat is reputed to have been part of the original bishop's throne at Aghaboe (c. 400), brought here when this church (or its predecessor) became the cathedral of the diocese. The sides are about the same age as the cathedral, and thus are probably from the original clergy stalls or seats in the choir. The bishop is enthroned here and in the choir. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Effigy of Richard Ledrede Effigy of Bishop de Ledrede, c. 1361 in niche on North side of chancel. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
James Butler The tomb of James Butler, 9th Earl of Ossory, known as "James the Lame", died in 1546 by poisoning in London. His heart is buried here and the apostles pictures in his tomb are Peter, Andrew, Thomas, John, Paul and Bartholomew. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Richard Butler The tomb of Richard Butler, the 1st Viscount Montgarret, died on the 20th of December 1571. The Butler Shield quartered and with a crescent indicates he was the second son. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Font St Canice's Cathedral still possesses its original font, restored to its position after being thrown down and broken by Cromwell's soldiers once their horses had finished drinking from it. The font cover is modern – depicting the sea of life and the fish showing the traditional symbol of Christianity. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, St. Canice, cathedral, katedraali, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel St. Canice's church The foundation stone was laid on the Feast of St Patrick, March 17th 1824 by Fr James Gorman, Parish Priest. At the date of his death, April 19th 1826, the sum of £1,389/17/2 (thirteen hundred and eighty nine pounds, seventeen shillings and tuppence) had been spent on the new building. Fortunately his nephew Fr John Gorman was appointed to succeed him as Parish Priest by the then Bispop of Ossory, Most Reverend Dr Kieran Marum. The new PP was rotally committed to completing the task begun by his uncle. A record of the exact date when the church opened for public worship has yet to be found. Account book records indicate the furbishment of the church took place over several years - doors and windows installed in 1829, altar (costing £24/11/8 (twenty four pounds, eleven shillings and eight pence)), porches and side doors installed in 1934 and painting and varnishing taking lace in 1839. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
St. Mary's Cathedral 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. On Sunday 4 October 1857, St. Mary’s had its grand opening, which consisted of a two-and-three-quarter hour ceremony that began at 6.15am. The cost of the building is estimated to have been £25,000. St. Mary’s is made from cut-limestone which was sourced locally. The cathedral has a cruciform plan and its style is described as ‘Early English Gothic’. The design is believed to have been based on Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucester, England. It is situated on the highest point in Kilkenny City and is a significant local landmark. The cathedral is variously referred to as "St Mary’s", "the church of St Kieran" and "the Cathedral of the Assumption". : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Black Abbey The name Black Abbey is based on the fact that in England and other countries the Dominicans were often referred to as "Black Friars" on account of the black cappa or cloak which they wear over their white habits. The priory was founded in 1225 by William Marshall the younger, Earl of Pembroke, who died in 1231. In 1349, the community within the priory was severely affected by the outbreak of bubonic plague known as the Black Death. Eight members of the community died in three months during this pandemic. After the plague years, very few structural changes were carried out at the priory up until the end of 15th century. In 1558, Ireland was under the rule of Elizabeth I of England, a Protestant queen, and the property of the priory was confiscated by the crown. Elizabeth died in 1603, but the new King, James I, was no kinder to the priory: it became a courthouse, and the Dominicans were forced to leave and find places to stay in other houses. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Lamp A different kind of lamp : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Dangerous cat A funny sign on a door : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Grace's Castle The courthouse is in the historical centre of the town. It was originally built over, and incorporated the remains of, a sixteenth century castle and an eighteenth century Gaol. It was converted to a courthouse in c.1792 and remodelled in c.1828 and extended to the rear in c.1870. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Rothe House Rothe House, is a unique Irish 17th century merchant's townhouse complex. 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. The property, an important element of Kilkenny's heritage, is owned by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society and houses some of the society's collection of artefacts relating to Kilkenny City, County and Ireland. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Cainneach The sculpture is called Cainneach (Saint Canice - patron of Kilkenny) and it was made by Spanish sculptor Saturio Alonso in1999. "This sculpture is made of Kilkenny limestone and Bronze. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Butter Slip With its arched entry and stone steps, Butter Slip, a narrow and dark walkway connecting High St with St Kieran's St (previously called Low Lane) is the most picturesque of Kilkenny's many narrow medieval corridors. It was built in 1616 and once flanked with the stalls of butter vendors. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Butter Slip With its arched entry and stone steps, Butter Slip, a narrow and dark walkway connecting High St with St Kieran's St (previously called Low Lane) is the most picturesque of Kilkenny's many narrow medieval corridors. It was built in 1616 and once flanked with the stalls of butter vendors. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Dores Butcher shop : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Tholsel The Tholsel, High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built 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. Another feature is the octagonal copper clad tower which projects from the hipped slate roof. There is clock and a viewing platform in the tower. On the southern façade there is a relief sculpture of the Town’s coat of arms. The Tholsel commands a central position on High Street and contributes significantly to the street’s unique character. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel The Tholsel The Tholsel, High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built 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. Another feature is the octagonal copper clad tower which projects from the hipped slate roof. There is clock and a viewing platform in the tower. On the southern façade there is a relief sculpture of the Town’s coat of arms. The Tholsel commands a central position on High Street and contributes significantly to the street’s unique character. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
The Tholsel The Tholsel, High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built 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. Another feature is the octagonal copper clad tower which projects from the hipped slate roof. There is clock and a viewing platform in the tower. On the southern façade there is a relief sculpture of the Town’s coat of arms. The Tholsel commands a central position on High Street and contributes significantly to the street’s unique character. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Frank Wall A man on the wall. He's working kinda high for just regular ladders. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel River Nore River Nore and Kilkenny Castle : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Kilkenny Castle 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. The first stone castle on the site, was completed in 1213. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day. James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormonde, bought the castle in 1391 and established himself as ruler of the area. The Butler dynasty then ruled the surrounding area for centuries. By the 18th century, the castle had become run down, reflecting the failing fortunes of the Butler family. However, some restoration was carried out by Anne Wandesford of Castlecomer, who brought wealth back into the family upon marrying John Butler, 17th Earl of Ormonde. In the 19th century, the Butlers then attempted to restore it to its original medieval appearance, also rebuilding the north wing and extending the south curtain wall. More extensions were added in 1854. The Butler family remained living in the castle until 1935, when they sold its contents for £6,000, moved to London, and abandoned it for thirty years. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Kilkenny Castle The main gate with the The Butler coat of arms. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Kilkenny Castle 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. The first stone castle on the site, was completed in 1213. This was a square-shaped castle with towers at each corner; three of these original four towers survive to this day. James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormonde, bought the castle in 1391 and established himself as ruler of the area. The Butler dynasty then ruled the surrounding area for centuries. By the 18th century, the castle had become run down, reflecting the failing fortunes of the Butler family. However, some restoration was carried out by Anne Wandesford of Castlecomer, who brought wealth back into the family upon marrying John Butler, 17th Earl of Ormonde. In the 19th century, the Butlers then attempted to restore it to its original medieval appearance, also rebuilding the north wing and extending the south curtain wall. More extensions were added in 1854. The Butler family remained living in the castle until 1935, when they sold its contents for £6,000, moved to London, and abandoned it for thirty years. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Castle park Kilkenny castle park and gardens : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Kilkenny Design Centre Kilkenny Design Centre is part of Kilkenny’s Castle Yard, built in the 1780s by the Butlers, Earls of Ormonde, as the coach houses and stables of historic Kilkenny Castle. The Castle Yard is also home to the National Craft Gallery : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel
Kilkenny Design Centre Kilkenny Design Centre is part of Kilkenny’s Castle Yard, built in the 1780s by the Butlers, Earls of Ormonde, as the coach houses and stables of historic Kilkenny Castle. The Castle Yard is also home to the National Craft Gallery : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Shee Almshouse The Shees were a wealthy merchant family in Kilkenny in the sixteenth century much like the Rothes who built Rothe House. In 1582, Sir Richard Shee founded the alms house 'to accommodate twelve poor persons'. During Sir Richard's life time he acquired a great deal of church property probably to prevent it from falling into the hands of reformers. He was known to be a very religious man. He said in his will that if the house was passed from the family the relative would be cursed, this curse would explain some of the desperate attempts to keep the house in the family down through the years. The Shee family came from Co. Kerry and Sir Richard Shee was a brilliant lawyer and a member of one of the most powerful and influential families in Kilkenny in the 16th century. Richard Shee held the office of Deputy Treasurer of Ireland and received a knighthood in 1582. He died in 1608. In 1752 the alms house was sold by Edmond Shee . The Shees were dispossessed during the Cromwellian era. The Shee family regained ownership of the house in 1756. The last record of any inmates in the house date back to 1830. The Alms house was in 1978 acquired by Kilkenny Corporation and restored to its original condition. In 1981 it was reopened as the present tourist office in the city. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel Duck Painted door on P.J. Crotty Bakery. : Ireland, Irlanti, Kilkenny, kaupunki, kesäloma, matka, summer holiday, town, travel