Understand County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny (Contae Chill Chainnigh in Irish) is located in the south east of Ireland in the province of Leinster. It is named after Kilkenny, the main city in the region.  read more...

 Kilkenny Cats
The term Kilkenny Cat refers to anyone who is a tenacious fighter. The origin of the term is now lost so there are many stories purporting to give the true meaning. To "fight like a Kilkenny cat" refers to an old story about two cats who fought to the death and ate each other up such that only their tails were left.   read more...

 History of Kilkenny
Until the late 12th century, Kilkenny was the capital of Ireland. The Statutes of Kilkenny (1366) got their name from the Irish Parliament in Kilkenny.   read more...

 What to See in Kilkenny
The city is famous for its many medieval buildings and has been referred to as the "Marble City" for centuries. The black stone with decorative white fossils that forms the backbone of many of Kilkenny's fine buildings was quarried locally, particularly from the Black Quarry located by the roadside, one mile south of the city, past the castle.  read more...

 Kilkenny - Popular Tourist Destination in Ireland
Kilkenny is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland as well a weekend getaway for many Irish citizens. Well regarded for its vibrant nightlife it has become increasingly popular in recent years. The city is also famous for its many medieval buildings and is referred to as the "Marble City."  read more...