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Kilkenny
Castle
Within
eyesight of Butler Court, and originally built in the 12th century,
more recently restored to it's 1830s splendour and set in extensive
grounds.
The
castle hosts the excellent Butler Gallery (modern art) and is
open all year with guided tours of the Castle buildings. Guided
walking tours of the city departing from it's gates.
For
more information
Tel: 056 77 21450
Opposite
the gates you will find the world-famour Kilkenny Design Centre,
stocked with high quality irish-made goods and host to several
local craftspeople. Good restaurant onsite too and situated in
a beautiful building and courtyard - well worth a visit.
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