Callan Attractions
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6mi/10km southwest of Kilkenny on the N76 is Callan, a busy little market town which was strongly fortified in medieval times and has preserved a number of old buildings. Of the 15th C. Augustinian priory (National Monument) only the church, a long rectangular building with a central tower, survives; fine carved choir stalls.
In the town center are the ruins of St Mary's Church (16th C.: National Monument), with good details. The choir (restored), which is still used for worship, contains an old font. In the nave are a number of good monuments (16th and 17th C.), including that of John Tobyn, by Rory O'Tunney.
Outside the town is a large motte (13th C., National Monument), 40ft/12m high and 150ft/46m long.
In the town center are the ruins of St Mary's Church (16th C.: National Monument), with good details. The choir (restored), which is still used for worship, contains an old font. In the nave are a number of good monuments (16th and 17th C.), including that of John Tobyn, by Rory O'Tunney.
Outside the town is a large motte (13th C., National Monument), 40ft/12m high and 150ft/46m long.
