- The Banshee Encounter Near Thomastown: A family tradition recounts how a great-grandfather named Holohan, living at Sugarstown near Thomastown, met the banshee on a winter’s night; her terrifying wails and presence left a lasting impression, passed down as a fireside tale foretelling death in certain lineages.
- The Crock of Gold at Radestown: North of Kilkenny city, on a farm in Radestown, a crock of gold is said to be buried from the time of Cromwell; three men from Tipperary, guided by dreams, travelled on foot to dig for it but were thwarted by supernatural interference.
- Fairy Forts and Their Dangers: Numerous fairy raths, such as those in Uskerty near Castlecomer and Clochbrody near Thomastown, are believed to be abodes of the fairies; old people tell of music heard at night, and warn that interfering with the forts brings misfortune or death to one’s family.
- The Golden Rath and the Guardian Rock: In a local rath, two men discovered gold but were frightened away by a massive rock that appeared to guard the treasure; despite later attempts, no one has succeeded in retrieving it, as the supernatural sentinel remains vigilant.
- The Disappearing Bell of the Black Abbey: Founded in 1225, Kilkenny’s Black Abbey lost its famous bell during Cromwell’s time; legend holds it vanished mysteriously, perhaps hidden or taken by supernatural means, with a sacred stone slab in the abbey remaining untouchable to this day.
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Ireland’s county Kilkenny is a county of medieval charm, with Kilkenny City’s castle and St Canice’s Cathedral showcasing well-preserved architecture and round towers. The Dunmore Cave offers intriguing limestone formations, while the Nore Valley’s walking trails provide scenic beauty. Other attractions include the historic Jerpoint Abbey’s intricate carvings. Kilkenny is Ireland’s 16th largest county by size (2,062 square km) and 21st largest by population (104,160). Population peaked at 202,420 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 60,463 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Kilkenny is Ireland’s eleventh most visited tourist county with around 207,000 international visitors per year.
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