County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the South-East Region. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council is the local authority for the county. As of the 2016 census the population of the county was 99,232. The county was based on the historic Gaelic kingdom of Ossory (Osraighe), which was co-terminus with the Diocese of Ossory.
New Ross is a town in southwest County Wexford, Ireland. It is located on the River Barrow, near the border with County Kilkenny, and is around 20 km north east of Waterford. In 2016 it had a population of 8,040 people, making it the fourth-largest town in the county.
Thomastown, historically known as Grennan, is a town in County Kilkenny in the province of Leinster in the south-east of Ireland. It is a market town along a stretch of the River Nore which is known for its salmon and trout, with a number of historical landmarks in the vicinity. Visitor attractions include Jerpoint Abbey, Kilfane Glen gardens, and Mount Juliet Golf Course.
The solar was a room in many English and French medieval manor houses, great houses and castles, mostly on an upper storey, designed as the family's private living and sleeping quarters. Within castles they are often called the "Lords' and Ladies' Chamber", or the "Great Chamber".
Rosbercon is a village in Ireland, on the opposite side of the River Barrow from New Ross, County Wexford. Although the village was originally in County Kilkenny, much of it is now in Wexford for administrative purposes. It had a population of 628 as of the 2006 census.
Piltown, historically known as Ballypoyle, is a small village in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It lies on the R698 regional road, which was the N24 national primary road before the locality was bypassed in 2002.
Ida is a barony in the south-east of County Kilkenny, Ireland. Ida is made up of 16 civil parishes containing 191 townlands, it is one of 12 baronies in the County. The barony is 249.8 square kilometres (96.4 sq mi) in size, with highest point at Tory Hill. The chief town is Slieveroe. The N25 crosses the barony.
Burnchurch Castle, a National Monument, is a well-preserved 15th century Norman tower house with a round gate tower, situated in the parish of Burnchurch, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Burnchurch Castle and tower, along with the Church of Ireland church, and the lime trees became a National Monument in 1993.
Ullard Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Clara Castle is a tower house (caiseal) located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Rathumney Castle is a hall house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
Rathmacknee Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
Slade Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
Roodstown Castle is a 15th-century tower house and National Monument located in County Louth, Ireland.
Roscrea Castle is a 13th-century motte castle in the town of Roscrea, Ireland. The Castle consists of a walled courtyard, gate block, and angled towers. Along with 18th century Damer House and gardens, the Castle forms part of Roscrea Heritage Centre.
Dromore Castle is a tower house and National Monument located between the towns of Crusheen and Corofin in County Clare, Ireland.
Grallagh Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Burncourt Castle is a fortified house and a National Monument in County Tipperary, Ireland.
Isert Kelly Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.
Derryhiveny Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.
