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Kilkenny Castle Description
In the Parade in Kilkenny rises Kilkenny Castle, begun by William de Marshal in the 13th C. From 1391 to 1931 the castle - in the course of the centuries much altered and enlarged, particularly in the 17th C. by the first Duke of Ormonde and in the 19th C. (picture gallery wing) - was the principal seat of the Butler family. Finely situated on the high river bank and surrounded by gardens, the castle is now open to the public. Some of the rooms have been restored; particularly charming is the Victorian Great Hall.

The Butler Art Gallery has changed into the exhibitions of contemporary art.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Architecture - Medieval;  Modern art
Address
Kilkenny Castle
National Historic Park
Kilkenny
Ireland
Hours
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
September 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Closed12:4512:4512:4512:4512:4512:45
April 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult5.00 Euros
Group discounts3.50 Euros
Senior3.50 Euros
Child2.00 Euros
Family11.00 Euros
Tips
Last admission one hour before closing. Access by guided tour only. Closed 10 days at Christmas.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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