Kilkenny Ancient Ruins
Ancient Ruins in Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny Ancient Ruins
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Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Ancient Ruins
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- Ashley M3 contributionsIt was amazing to get to see such ancient history! Not all of the carvings remained, but the ones that are still there are very cool. It's out of the way on some very narrow roads, but well worth it to see the site.Written 3 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan LBunbury, Australia9,017 contributionsThe remaining sections of the old Abbey that still stand are closed to the public, barricaded and apparently under repair/restoration when I was allowed to have a look through the access gate. The building dates to circa 1231 when it was founded by the Earl of Pembroke as a base for the Franciscan priests who had arrived in Ireland in 1226. The original structure had various extensions but it seems that most have disappeared to facilitate the expansion of the adjacent brewery. The sacristy was restored and is now an oratory within the brewery. The Abbey was disestablished in 1829 on the death of the last Abbot. My brief look indicated that it was an imposing building for the times, perhaps when repairs/restorations are finalized we can once again admire this medieval building.Written 22 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mags UDublin, Ireland40 contributionsNice to be a tourist for the day do all the sight seeing weather permitting, put callan mote on your list.Written 3 February 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ArchaeobuffSydney, Australia2,030 contributionsOne of the last pieces of the old city walls stretching across the lane just off the main street in Kilkenny.Written 21 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DragonQuiltBellevue, WA65 contributionsMedieval Wall is located in various locations, sometimes only marked on the sidewalk. An example is 12 Abby street near the Black Abbey.Written 23 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
