- Kilkenny Castle is a castle in Kilkenny, Ireland built in 1195 to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways.
- It was only in 1967 that Arthur Butler, 24th Earl of Ormond, turned it over to the people of Kilkenny when he ‘sold’ it to a Castle Restoration Committee for £50.
- Architectural Digest named Kilkenny Castle as one of the “most fairytale-esque castles of the world.” ... A dramatic shot of Kilkenny Castle.
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- Kilkenny Castle, perhaps the city’s most famous landmark, stands on an eminence of 100 feet (30 metres) overlooking the Nore.
- Kilkenny Castle is open all year round and is largely a Victorian remodelling of the thirteenth century defensive castle furnished with the family paintings and...
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- Walk through the city's historic streets, hearing stories about Kilkenny Castle, St. John's Priory, and more, as you stand in front of these impressive sights.
- The property was transferred to the people of Kilkenny in 1967 for £50 and the castle and grounds are now managed by the Office of Public Works.
- In 1967 James Arthur Butler, 6th Marquess of Ormonde, sold Kilkenny Castle to Kilkenny Castle Restoration Committee for £50 after a period of neglect.[2].