The Bridges of Kilkenny
Greensbridge, known as the 'Great Bridge of Kilkenny' was originally built before 1200. In 1487 the bridge was swept away by a great flood. The bridge was rebuilt but again fell victim to a deluge in 1763, which also carried away John's Bridge and sixteen city citizens.
John's Bridge, which connects John's Street with the rest of the city, was originally built after 1200 and like Greensbridge was destroyed by the great floods of 1487 and 1763 and subsequently rebuilt.
When the present John's Bridge was completed in 1910 it was the longest single-span ferro-concrete bridge in the British Isles. Ossory Bridge linking the ring-road around the city was completed in 1984, it features inlaid sculpture and is acknowledged to be the ideal solution for the area which has a high amenity value.