Description:
- Completed in 1285, St. Canice's is the second-largest cathedral in Ireland, overlooking Kilkenny. Originally established by St Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, the cathedral features a variety of exhibits of historical interest, including stained glass windows, limestone grave slabs and medieval carvings by Rory and William O'Tunney. A round tower survives from the original monastery.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +353 56 776 4971
- fax: +353 56 772 3646
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Address:
- Vicar Street
- Coach Rd., Irishtown, Kilkenny
- Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
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St. Canice's Cathedral and environsHours:
- Apr-May and Sept Mon-Sat 10am-1pm and 2-5pm, Sun 2-5pm; June-Aug Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2-6pm; Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 10am-1pm and 2-4pm, Sun 2-4pm
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