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Another date with William Marshall

One of the round towers at Kilkenny castle

Rebuilt castle

tower restored to original

another restored part of the tower

same again

me fooling around

refurbished dining room

beautiful cross stitch fire screen

refurbished Library

refurbished bedroom

two of the three remaining towers of William's keep

St Canice's cathedral with the 9th century round tower

black limestone carved effigies

original 13th century font

looking down the knave

more carving

13th century Bishop's tomb

same tomb

St Canice's chair ... the stone in the bottom of the chair has been used since the 5th century to enthrone bishops

looking good

This is Black Friars abbey ... established by William's son

St Mary's - private chapel for William and his family

looking down the nave

fine limestone carving

13th century charter from Edward II allowing Kilkenny to hold a market

Minutes of meeting from Kilkenny town leaders from 13th century

it's printed on vellum and you can see the doodle of a dagger in the margin

looking up the nave.

Blue bells growing on children's grave.

Latest comments

06.05 | 01:57

Good stuff - the Brochs are fascinating things - they look like they should not stand at all. It was communal living certainly.
The history in Scotland is simply awesome - you are very lucky

14.04 | 09:53

It was amazing.

10.04 | 23:44

Very nice - looks like a great castle. The timber structures on top of the stonework you do not see a lot. Robert the Bruce connection is good - a small world

10.04 | 23:42

Warm lighting in the church. A brave guy - with a horse leg? Did anyone ask the horse.

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