About Kilkenny

About Kilkenny

Fire Jugglers- Street Performers, Kilkenny 400 Celebrations 2009

Street Performers, Kilkenny 400 Celebrations 2009

 

Kilkenny is a medieval city of 24,000 people acclaimed internationally as a centre for craft and design. Technology, Tourism, Craft & Design and food processing are the main industries in the county. Each year Kilkenny hosts a number of international festivals and the city is a very popular tourist destination.

This medieval city is characterised by many beautifully restored buildings and winding slipways – it is small and compact enough to explore on foot, yet full of fascinating historical buildings and contemporary shops, design galleries and restaurants.

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