St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny

St. Mary's Church features Gothic architectural elements with intricate stonework made from local Kilkenny limestone, rising 186 feet into the sky.

The church received its consecration in 1300, marking the beginning of its religious service to the Kilkenny community during the medieval period.

The building maintains regular Mass services, sacraments of reconciliation, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, continuing centuries-old Catholic traditions.

Visitors can access multilingual tours through QR codes placed throughout the building, with information leaflets available at the entrance.

The current structure stands as the second church under the St. Mary's name in Kilkenny, replacing an earlier building from 1218.

Location: County Kilkenny

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 52.65178,-7.25222

Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:24