The spectacular Church of Saint John the Evangelist, is a Catholic church known for the lush green lawns that surround it, its beautiful and spacious interior and an incredible altar. The incredible structure was designed by William Hague under the supervision of William Henry Byrne. Mass is available here throughout the week.
First founded in 1225, this Dominican friary takes its unusual name from the fact that the resident monks used to wear a formal black cappa over their white habit. Established by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, the abbey has had a turbulent history, having been shut down by Henry VIII and later left to ruin. Restored in the 1970s, the abbey features a range of monastic exhibits, including a pre-Reformation Irish oak statue of St. Dominic, and several stone coffins. The abbey is still in use today by members of the founding Dominican Order.
St Mary's Cathedral is one of the most historical cathedrals in Kilkenny. Construction of this imposing structure was completed in 1857, and was designed by William Deane Butler. The church is made from cut limestone and has an Early English Gothic style cruciform plan. The church is still active, and mass is held regularly.
A striking vision in grey, this Gothic church is the second-longest cathedral in Ireland. Originally established by Saint 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. One of its most salient features is its "Celtic Christian" round tower, one of the few remaining medieval vestiges of its kind that can be ascended to the top. It also notably enshrines prominent Ossory bishops.