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Kilkenny was the base of the Anglo-Norman Earls of Ormonde, (the Butlers) one of Irelands most powerful ruling families in Ireland between the 14th and 17th centuries. The Ormondes built up their massive castle in the medieval city of Kilkenny on the River Nore and were the driving force behind the 1641 Confederation of Kilkenny parliament. Although Kilkenny City was sacked by Cromwell many of its small medieval streets remain and although it has not retained its city status, Kilkenny is one of the most attractive, cosmopolitan and lively towns in the south of Ireland. County Kilkenny has a great number of religious and castle ruins dating from the 12th century including the impressive Jerpoint and Kells Abbeys, which have some of the finest examples of Norman influenced medieval carving in Ireland. County Kilkenny also has attractive farming countryside and the scenic River Nore and River Barrow Valleys are popular with walkers and cyclists.
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