- Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond (c, 1467–1539). A prominent Butler leader who regained the family’s power, he is buried in the cathedral with his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald, in what is regarded as the most beautiful tomb of its era.
- Location: Saint Mary’s Collegiate Church, Gowran, James Butler, 2nd Earl of Ormond (1331–1382). Known as “The Noble Heir, ” he died at Knocktopher and was buried in the family plot at Gowran,
- Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, James Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond (1531–1614). Also known as “Black Tom, ” he was a major political figure during the Elizabethan era,
- Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Richard Butler, 1st Viscount Mountgarret (c, 1500–1571). The second son of Piers and Margaret, he established the Mountgarret branch of the Butler family,
- Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Bishop Richard Ledrede (d, 1360s). The longest-serving Bishop of Ossory (14th century), famously remembered for prosecuting Alice Kyteler for witchcraft,
- Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny City, James Butler, 20th Earl of Ormonde (1808–1854). A patron of the Kilkenny Archaeology Society who helped arrange the Ormonde manuscripts,
- Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Felix Ua Duib Sláin, Bishop of Ossory (d, 1202). A key early figure in the diocese, he was interred at this Cistercian abbey.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Kilkenny City, Robert Rothe (d, 1585). A prominent Kilkenny lawyer and member of one of the “ten civic families” of the city,
- Butler Cemetery, Kilkenny Castle Grounds, Lord Arthur Butler, 6th Marquis of Ormonde (1893–1971). He donated Kilkenny Castle to the city in 1967 and is buried in the family cemetery on the grounds.
- St Canice’s Cathedral, Nicholas Walsh (Nicolás Bhailis) (d. 1585), Anglican/Epicopalian bishop of Ossory; key figure in the Reformation in Ireland, involved in translating the New Testament into Irish (one of the earliest efforts).
- St Canice’s Cathedral cemetery,J ohn George Augustus Prim (1821–1875), Antiquarian, journalist, and co-founder of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society (now Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland); documented local history and folklore extensively.
- Ennisnag cemetery, Hubert Marshall Butler (1900–1991), Acclaimed essayist, historian, and intellectual; known for works on Irish identity, travel, and local history (Escape from the Anthill); founder of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society revival and a major voice in 20th-century Irish letters.
- Ballinamara cemetery, John (‘Jack’) Grace (1874–1931), Legendary Kilkenny hurler; star of the county’s early All-Ireland successes and one of hurling’s pioneering figures from the “Threecastles” era.
- Old Cathedral, James Lanigan (1747–1812), Catholic bishop of Ossory; navigated post-Penal Laws church rebuilding and education in Kilkenny diocese.
- Old St Mary’s, George Bryan (d. 1843), Prominent landowner and figure in Kilkenny society; associated with estates and local affairs. Buried in the family vault at Kilkenny.
List of Graveyards in Kilkenny
Aghaviller Churchyard, Annamult Graveyard, Attanagh Churchyard, Ballingarry Graveyard, Ballybur Graveyard, Ballycallan (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Ballyconra Graveyard, Ballygurrim Graveyard, Ballylarkin Churchyard, Ballytarsney Graveyard, Ballytobin Graveyard, Bennettsbridge Cemetery, Blackrath Graveyard, Burnchurch Cemetery, Callan (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Castlecomer (Holy Cross Churchyard), Castlecomer (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Castleinch Graveyard, Clara (St. Colman’s Churchyard), Clogh Churchyard, Clomantagh Churchyard, Clonamery Churchyard, Colmcille’s Graveyard (Thomastown), Coolaghmore Graveyard, Coolcullen Churchyard, Danesfort Cemetery, Derrynahinch Graveyard, Donaghmore Churchyard, Dunbell Graveyard, Dungarvan (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Dunkitt Graveyard, Dunmore (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Dunnamaggan (St. Leonard’s Churchyard), Dysart Churchyard, Ennisnag (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Famma Graveyard, Fartagh Graveyard, Fertagh Churchyard, Fiddown (St. Paul’s Churchyard), Foulkscourt Graveyard, Freshford (St. Lachtain’s Churchyard), Gaulskill Churchyard, Gowran (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Graiguenamanagh (Duiske Abbey Graveyard), Grange (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Grangemacomb Graveyard, Grangesilvia Graveyard, Inistioge (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Jerpoint Abbey Graveyard, Johnstown (St. Kieran’s Churchyard), Kells Priory Graveyard, Kilbeacon Graveyard (Mullinavat), Kilbride Graveyard, Kilcooley Churchyard, Kilderry Graveyard, Kilfane (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Kilkenny (Black Abbey Graveyard), Kilkenny (St. Canice’s Cathedral Graveyard), Kilkenny (St. John’s Churchyard), Kilkenny (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Kilkenny (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Kilkieran Graveyard, Killahy Graveyard, Killaloe Graveyard, Killamery Churchyard, Killarney Graveyard, Killashee Graveyard, Kilmacoliver Graveyard, Kilmacow (St. Senan’s Churchyard), Kilmademoge Graveyard, Kilmaganny (St. Matthew’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Kilmaganny RC Cemetery, Kilmogue Graveyard, Kilree Churchyard, Knocktopher (St. David’s Churchyard), Listerlin Churchyard, Lismaine Graveyard, Muckalee (St. Martin’s Churchyard), Mullinavat (St. Beacon’s Churchyard), Odagh Graveyard, Outrath Graveyard, Owning Graveyard, Paulstown (Sacred Heart Churchyard), Piltown Cemetery, Pleberstown Graveyard, Powerstown Churchyard, Rathcoole Graveyard, Rathkieran Graveyard, Rathpatrick Graveyard, Rosbercon (Assumption Churchyard), Shanbogh Graveyard, Shankill Graveyard, Sheastown Graveyard, Sheepstown Churchyard, Stoneyford (St. Brendan’s Churchyard), The Rower (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Thomastown (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Tiscoffin Graveyard, Treadingstown Graveyard, Tullaghanbrogue Graveyard, Tullaherin Graveyard, Tullaroan (Assumption Churchyard), Ullard Churchyard, Urlingford (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Windgap (St. Nicholas’ Churchyard), Woolengrange Graveyard
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County Kilkenny:
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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