Saint Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower

Saint Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower St Canice’s Cathedral &Round Tower is part of the heritage of the vibrant medieval city. Climb the tower and see Kilkenny in all its glory!
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This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and today it is one of Kilkenny's must see attractions. St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and named after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the church that originally stood on the site in the 6th century.The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City. Visitors can enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing great views of the city (weather permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is one of only two Round Towers that people can climb in Ireland.

Step into the Dark Side of the Moon… by candlelight 🕯️🌙 Experience the music of Pink Floyd like never before as What The...
16/09/2026

Step into the Dark Side of the Moon… by candlelight 🕯️🌙

Experience the music of Pink Floyd like never before as What The Floyd, one of the UK’s leading Pink Floyd tribute shows, brings an unforgettable night of live music to the stunning St Canice’s Cathedral.

Expect iconic tracks including Another Brick in the Wall, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Us and Them and Shine On You Crazy Diamond - all performed by candlelight.

📅 Friday 9th of October
1st Sitting: 6:15pm–7:30pm
2nd Sitting: 8:30pm–9:45pm

Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4d596qw

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Look up… and you’ll see something truly special 🕊️The Peace Doves installation by artist Peter Walker is now filling St ...
15/09/2026

Look up… and you’ll see something truly special 🕊️

The Peace Doves installation by artist Peter Walker is now filling St Canice’s Cathedral with thousands of beautiful paper doves, each carrying messages of hope shared by people from our community and beyond.

Together, these messages create a powerful celebration of peace, hope and unity, brought to life in one of Kilkenny’s most iconic spaces.

Come and see the installation, discover the messages and experience The Peace Doves for yourself.

Book your visit today: https://bit.ly/4cqnPeK

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An evening of music, stories and a great cause 🎶💚Join renowned tenor Paul Byrom and The Cór Nore Choir at St Canice’s Ca...
14/09/2026

An evening of music, stories and a great cause 🎶💚

Join renowned tenor Paul Byrom and The Cór Nore Choir at St Canice’s Cathedral for a special night in support of World Mental Health Day.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling, while helping raise vital funds for Grow Mental Health. All proceeds from the event will go towards their work supporting communities across Ireland.

📅 Saturday 10 October
🎟️ Tickets €30

Come along, enjoy the music and support an important cause. Book your tickets today!

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What if you could simply lie back, switch off and let the music wash over you?This October and November, St Canice’s Cat...
13/09/2026

What if you could simply lie back, switch off and let the music wash over you?

This October and November, St Canice’s Cathedral welcomes Lie Down & Listen: Piano Bliss - a blissful sound healing and classical piano experience with pianist and founder Christina McMaster.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of St Canice’s Cathedral, this is a chance to slow down, relax and experience live piano music in a whole new way 🎶

📅 Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th October
📅 Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th November

There are two sittings each day, from 5.45pm–7.15pm and 8pm–9.30pm.

Book your place and experience Piano Bliss at St Canice’s Cathedral: https://bit.ly/4zSo0KE

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Christmas at St Canice’s Cathedral is set to be spectacular... ✨Following the incredible response to Starlight last Chri...
12/09/2026

Christmas at St Canice’s Cathedral is set to be spectacular... ✨

Following the incredible response to Starlight last Christmas, Luxmuralis’ The Gift will once again transform St Canice’s Cathedral into an immersive world of light, colour, sound and Christmas magic.

Step inside one of Kilkenny’s most iconic landmarks and experience sparkling winter scenes, festive colours, glowing Christmas trees and imagery inspired by the Christmas story - all brought to life across the Cathedral’s historic architecture.

A magical experience for families, friends and visitors of all ages this Christmas. ❤️

Book your tickets now and experience The Gift for yourself.

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𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥Peace Doves, an acclaimed community artwork by scu...
11/09/2026

𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥

Peace Doves, an acclaimed community artwork by sculptor Peter Walker, makes its Irish debut today!

10,000 handwritten messages of peace are now suspended high above the medieval interior at St Canice’s Cathedral in an art installation created in collaboration with the community.

The participatory artwork was created over recent months with local schools, community groups, businesses, individuals and visitors to the cathedral. It features thousands of handwritten messages of peace on bespoke white-paper doves.

Each dove carries a personal story of hope, remembrance, grief or peace. Under the beautiful cathedral ceiling, they have created a new canopy that combines light, sound, and the emotions of thousands of people who have contributed to this community artwork.“

The installation is running until November 7th, and is now available to visit- Cathedral admission applies. Book your visit here: https://www.stcanicescathedral.ie/tours/cathedral-admission/

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This Halloween, step into the shadows of medieval Kilkenny…As part of Kilkenny’s Toil & Trouble, Anakronos presents The ...
11/09/2026

This Halloween, step into the shadows of medieval Kilkenny…

As part of Kilkenny’s Toil & Trouble, Anakronos presents The Red Book of Ossory at St Canice’s Cathedral. ⛪

Medieval music meets jazz and traditional music in a hauntingly atmospheric reimagining of one of Ireland’s most remarkable manuscripts bringing the sounds, stories and imagination of 14th-century Kilkenny back to life.

📅 Friday 30 October at 8:30pm
🔞 Age 12+

Experience medieval Kilkenny like you’ve never heard it before.

Find out more info: https://bit.ly/4xJBkj9

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Kilkenny is taking centre stage this Culture Night!Next Friday, September 18th, St Canice’s Cathedral will become the st...
10/09/2026

Kilkenny is taking centre stage this Culture Night!

Next Friday, September 18th, St Canice’s Cathedral will become the stunning setting for RTÉ’s Culture Night Live, bringing an evening of music, performance and Irish culture to screens across the country.

And there couldn’t be a more spectacular backdrop. With Peter Walker’s Peace Doves filling the Cathedral, this promises to be a very special celebration of culture, creativity and heritage from one of Kilkenny’s most iconic landmarks. 🕊️✨

Want to experience it from inside the Cathedral? Email [email protected] to register your interest in joining the audience.

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Imagine hearing Queen’s greatest anthems surrounded by candlelight… ✨Following sold-out performances at New York’s Carne...
09/09/2026

Imagine hearing Queen’s greatest anthems surrounded by candlelight… ✨

Following sold-out performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s legendary Palladium, Queen By Candlelight brings a world-class cast of West End vocalists and an epic live rock band to Kilkenny.

From Bohemian Rhapsody and It’s a Kind of Magic to We Are The Champions and Who Wants to Live Forever, get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Queen’s biggest hits in one of Kilkenny’s most iconic settings.

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4x7i6mn

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Voices of Valjean comes to St Canice’s Cathedral this Saturday! 🎭Featuring three West End stars who have all played the ...
08/09/2026

Voices of Valjean comes to St Canice’s Cathedral this Saturday! 🎭

Featuring three West End stars who have all played the iconic role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, this spectacular concert promises powerhouse vocals, a full live band and music from Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and more.

📅 Saturday, 12 September | 6:15pm & 8:30pm

🎟️ You don't want to miss this! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/468NKF5

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St Canice's Cathedral, The Close, Coach Rd
Kilkenny
R95V63H

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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