1820 – Kilkenny Castle Stableyards, Co. Kilkenny
A fine building across the street from the castle and grander than many public buildings in other towns in Ireland,
A fine building across the street from the castle and grander than many public buildings in other towns in Ireland,
Priory with medieval roots, much of the original church was demolished or incorporated into this small parish church.
Kilkenny Castle has been an important site since Strongbow constructed the first building here,
Designed by Captain William S.
Saint Kieran’s College was founded as the diocesan school in 1782 and was one of the first of its kind in the country.
Kilkenny has two cathedrals, the older St Canice’s belonging to the Church of Ireland and St Mary’s for the catholic faith.
A large fine Classically-composed bank building on an awkward corner site,
“We give as illustration with present issue,
Unsuccessful entry in a limited competition to design a new church in 1884.
Designed in 1896-9 by the Cork based architect S.F.