Kilkenny City
60 minutes drive from Sliabh gCua Farmhouse bed and breakfast.Kilkenny is Ireland's smallest city both by area and population, however it is also one of the most picturesque and beautiful cities in Ireland. Kilkenny is located on the River Nore and is famed for its history and nightlife. Kilkenny was granted a Royal Charter in 1609 by King James I.
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 used in many of Kilkenny's fine buildings was quarried locally. Kilkenny Marble or Black Marble was exported to all corners of the British Empire.
The city is dominated by both Kilkenny Castle and Saint Canice's Cathedral, the latter built beside an excellent example of a well-preserved Round Tower. The Church of Ireland Cathedral is named after Saint Canice, who also gave his name to the town (Cill Chainnigh is Irish for "Church of Canice"). Also of note is the Dominican 'Black Abbey', founded in 1225, lying just off Parliament Street.
Kilkenny is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland as well a weekend getaway for many Irish citizens as it is well regarded for its vibrant nightlife. Kilkenny hosts the annual Cat Laughs Comedy festival.
Kilkenny
Official website for information on tourism, business and community in the city of Kilkenny.
Cat Laughs Comedy festival
A great festival that attracts top Irish and International comedians to the city over the June Bank Holiday Weekend annually.