Talbot Tower
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,012 contributions
Sep 2019
It was not open in the middle of the day when I visited. Would have been nice to see inside as from the outside it is just another tower.
Written 21 October 2019
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permia
Ireland40,479 contributions
Sep 2019
A key corner tower in the medieval walls around the city, it’s great to see it restored. It looked marvellous against the deep azure of the sky.
A symbol of the power and importance of the city in that era, at our visit it wasn’t open. But it was possible to walk around it and see its solidity.
A symbol of the power and importance of the city in that era, at our visit it wasn’t open. But it was possible to walk around it and see its solidity.
Written 25 September 2019
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roadgolfer
Houston, TX99 contributions
Aug 2019
If you have the time, and are already in Kilkenny, by all means go by and take a look. If you don't, be more discerning and visit one of the higher value sites that are available.
Written 3 September 2019
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rodgersbarbie
Congleton, UK38 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Did not get to go inside but looks Grand from outside. Any chance of opening to tourists? Would be nice!
Written 7 June 2019
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rayroy
Boardman, OH1,528 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The tower was really cool to go see. Such history in the wall and the whole town and this little section has stood all these years
Written 1 June 2019
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Charles B
Bath, UK1,074 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
The Talbot Tower has been restored and the public viewing area enhanced with informative information boards outlying its history. Another of the important historical sites that are well worth a visit in Kilkenny.
Written 12 December 2018
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EdmondKilkenny
Kilkenny, Ireland24 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This tower was part of the city walls,The information on it is brief but interesting.a nice spot to take a brief rest if you have been sight seeing.pity that you cant get to see the inside though.
Written 3 October 2018
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Tennille B
Australia18 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
This was one of the things to see on the city map given out to tourists, there was a little information on the boards out the front but it was not accessible when we went even though the tourist information said accessible to the public. Just a quick photo opp really
Written 12 September 2018
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JennyB1984
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK456 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This place is definitely worth a visit. One of the gates was closed when we were here, but we still enjoyed exploring the rest of it and finding out a bit of history.
Written 20 August 2018
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AbleDanger
Annapolis, MD193 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It is of historic interest but the only guides are the placards with information. One can walk around but there is no entrance to the interior. Well worth the short time it takes to survey the site.
Written 29 July 2018
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