Kilkenny, a Town in County Kilkenny that Developed Around a 6th Century Monastery Founded by St Canice
The Town of Kilkenny in County Kilkenny was founded by St Canice in the 6th Century. All that remains of St. Canice's Monastery is a 6th century Round Tower near St Canice's Cathedral, a church built in the 13th century. Among the colorful shops scattered throughout this charming medieval town on the River Nore are a 13th Century Friary The Black Abbey, a 16th Century Merchant's Home, 17th century Shee Alms House, an 18th century Town Hall and Kilkenny Castle that was originally built in the 17th century but has seen several renovations.
