Online sources for Kilkenny Local Studies/History
The following links contain useful information on Kilkenny History and Genealogy
Kilkenny Archaeological Society - Website of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society
Rothe House - Information on Rothe House and access to the Genealogical Centre and Services
Duchas - Tullaherin Heritage Society
Diocese of Ossory - Official website of the Diocese of Ossory , contact details for Roman Catholic Parishes
St. Canice's Cathedral - Website for St. Canice's Cathedral, useful historical information on the Cathedral
The Townlands Project - a creative exploration of a north-Kilkenny landscape, specifically the nine townlands of the old civil parish of Rathcoole
Links under 'Online Sources' on the left will guide you to regional, national and international sources.
Askaboutireland
Ask About Ireland is an initiative of An Chomhairle Leabharlanna , funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government through the Information Society Fund and The Heritage Council
Entries, submitted by Kilkenny County Library, consist of short articles and images on various topics of natural, built and cultural heritage pertinent to Kilkenny.
You can access the site at http://www.askaboutireland.ie/
Kilkenny County Library's contribution and entries for the website are in the following areas:
- Tighe Family and Woodstock Estate
- Woodstock Arboretum
- Woodstock Estate
- Woodstock House
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- George Berkeley of Dysart Court
- The Castlecomer Plateau
- Canon William Carrigan: Historian of Ossory
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- St. John's Parish, Kilkenny City including Kilkenny Carnegie Library
- The Kilkenny 400 - a timeline of the history of Kilkenny City
- The Cuffes of Desart
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