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