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The Arts Council

Kilkenny Castle Stableyards

Architect: Charles Verpyle
Interior Access


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A fine building across the street from the castle and grander than many public buildings in other towns in Ireland, the stables consist of two courtyards and buildings.


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The main range is parallel to the street and has a fine stone façade which is now the Kilkenny Design shop. Behind that is a courtyard with has the curved range (below) to its rear.


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Through the central archway on this block leads to another courtyard which has been converted to workshops for various small craft industries.