Kilkenny is a medieval town in southeast Ireland. Its grand Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by Norman occupiers. The town has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churches and monasteries, In early Norman times, up to the late 12th century, Kilkenny was the capital of the colony in Ireland. By the late thirteenth century Kilkenny was under Norman Irish control. Kilkenny Castle was built on an outcrop of rock offering a natural vantage point at a prominent bend in the River Nore. Kilkenny is also famous for its medieval buildings and castles.
