Famous Citizens

Caricature of Various Historical Figures from Kilkenny's Past

Join the company of some of the most significant personalities in Kilkenny's past for their personal perspectives of its exciting and unique history.

 

Saint Canice (514-598AD).

William the Earl Marshall (1140-1190AD).

James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormonde (1350-1412).

Dame Alice Kyteler (1280-1330).

Bishop David Rothe (1618-1650).

John Rothe, Merchant (1620-1667).

Oliver Cromwell (1620-1680).

The Duke of Ormonde (1640-1710).

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745).

George Berkeley (1665-1753)

Sir Richard & Sir John Power of Kilfane