Kilkenny (Cill Chainnigh) is the county town of County Kilkenny. The River Nore runs through Kilkenny. Kilkenny is a lively and popular tourist destination. Go back in time to a 12th Century castle, remodelled and restored and set in 1830's splendour and extensive parklands: includes art gallery and playground. Kilkenny Castle stands dramatically on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore and dominates the 'High Town' of Kilkenny City.