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Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse

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Parliament Street, Kilkenny, IrelandMap
Phone353-56-51500
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  • D_Lowney
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    Must visit

    Staff were absolutely amazing and knowledgeable about the jails history. They recommend a great restaurant for us too. Overall it was a great experience.

    Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
  • MargaretS1327
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    Large

    This is really a very large old building that used to be the jail and courthouse. It sits right downtown in Kilkenny centre. There is a plaque to the left of the building that explains it's history....

    Reviewed on Oct 4, 2019
  • permia
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    Stately construct still in use

    A long and eventful history is one of the sterling attractions of this imposing construct. A vista from across the street viewing its full profile is marvellous. Originally the site of a castle in ...

    Reviewed on Sep 27, 2019
  • Dan L
    Dan L
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    From castle to courthouse

    The courthouse was previously Grace's Castle, erected in 1210 as a townhouse for the wealthy Grace family. It was converted to a prison in 1566 and became the courthouse in 1792. Heady history, but un...

    Reviewed on Jun 22, 2019
  • KayB1630
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    Walking the ghost tour

    This is one of the stops on the ghost tour. The history of the building is informative when you have a good guide. Thanks "joe"

    Reviewed on Sep 24, 2018
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