Kilkenny

County Kilkenny is rooted in the ancient Kingdom of Osraige (Ossory), which existed from at least the 2nd century until the 13th century and was ruled by the Mac Giolla Phádraig family, with Cill Chainnigh as their stro…

A walk around the church ruin and holy well in Oldcastle Lower, the church being called Kiltrassy Church and the well either Church Well, its Irish equivalent or just "the well" by the local landowners. Some oral tradit…

Toberbride near Callan, the only hints at its location are an electric fence around the area and the watercress growing around it.

Heritage Ireland manage five sites in the county. In 2026 a Heritage Card valid nationwide for one year costs adult €40, senior citizen €30, student or child €10, family (2+5) €90. Since the standard adult fee is €5, yo…

County Kilkenny takes its name from the city of Kilkenny. Kilkenny is the anglicised version of the Irish Cill Chainnigh, meaning Church (Cell) of Cainneach or Canice. This probably relates to the church and round tower…

County Kilkenny (Irish: Contae Chill Chainnigh) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council is the local …

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in County Kilkenny? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in County Kilkenny, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in County Kilkenny, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain