Kilkenny
Kilkenny
 
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Kilkenny Castle above the River Nore
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Kilkenny Castle above the River Nore
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Kilkenny Castle and grounds on an overcast day
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Kilkenny Castle and grounds on an overcast day
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Two wings of the castle
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Two wings of the castle
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There are extensive grounds around the castle, but this is the only fountain.
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There are extensive grounds around the castle, but this is the only fountain.
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Shops in what used to be the Kilkenny stables
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Shops in what used to be the Kilkenny stables
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Canadian Ivy on the Butler House--home of the owners of the castle
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Canadian Ivy on the Butler House--home of the owners of the castle
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Leaf-covered pond in Butler House grounds
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Leaf-covered pond in Butler House grounds
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The garden was full of a variety of flowers, plants, and colors
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The garden was full of a variety of flowers, plants, and colors
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Rose hips
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Rose hips
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A typical street in Kilkenny
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A typical street in Kilkenny
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Near St Mary's Lane
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Near St Mary's Lane
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We were on the 3rd floor with a good view
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We were on the 3rd floor with a good view
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Some of the buildings were more colorful than others
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Some of the buildings were more colorful than others
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Colorful contrast with a dark sky--but no rain
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Colorful contrast with a dark sky--but no rain
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Kyteler's Inn: Supposed home of a witch in the early 1300s
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Kyteler's Inn: Supposed home of a witch in the early 1300s
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Lane to the Dominican Black Abby. We had to find a doorway to squeeze into when a small truck drove by
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Lane to the Dominican Black Abby. We had to find a doorway to squeeze into when a small truck drove by
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The Dominican Black Abbey was begun in 1225, funded by William Marshall, who also began what is now the Kilkenny Castle
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The Dominican Black Abbey was begun in 1225, funded by William Marshall, who also began what is now the Kilkenny Castle
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The origin of the Abbey is 1225 but over the years it has fallen into disrepair and been restored several times.
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The origin of the Abbey is 1225 but over the years it has fallen into disrepair and been restored several times.
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The abbey is famous for its stained glass.
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The abbey is famous for its stained glass.
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Some of the windows are quite large
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Some of the windows are quite large