Kilkenny, Ireland
Leinster · Ireland
Kilkenny is a small city in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 22,179. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2022 census gave the population of Kilkenny as 27,184, the thirteenth-largest urban centre in Ireland.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,179 |
| Population Density | 2,147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6542°, -7.2522° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Leinster |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.6 inches (904 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a small city in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 22,179. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Kilkenny
Kilkenny has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6542°N, 7.2522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Kilkenny has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kilkenny
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Birch Training Institute | College | - | Visit → |
| BTEI | College | - | Visit → |
| ETB training services | College | - | Visit → |
| Kilkenny College of Beauty & Sports Therapy | College | - | Visit → |
| Ormonde College of Further Education | College | - | Visit → |
| School of Food | College | - | Visit → |
| South East Technological University - Kilkenny Research & Innovation Centre | University | - | Visit → |
| Visual Arts Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Kilkenny
22 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick’s De La Salle Boys National School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kieran's College | - | - | - | - |
| Mother of Fair Love School | - | - | - | - |
| Coláiste Pobail Osraí | - | - | - | - |
| Ballyfoyle National School | - | - | - | - |
| School of the Holy Spirit | - | - | - | - |
| Church Hill National School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John's Junior School (The Lake) | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gaelscoil Osraí | - | - | - | - |
| Kilkenny School Project | - | - | - | - |
| Church Hill National School | - | - | - | - |
| Presentation Convent National School | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Iognáid de Rís | - | - | - | - |
| The Model School | - | - | - | - |
| Loreto Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Canice's National School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilkenny City Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Johns Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John of God National School | - | - | - | - |
| Kilkenny College | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Kieran's College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kilkenny
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstalk Ireland | news | AAC+ 25 kbps | |
| Zenith Classic Rock | album tracks, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zenith Classic Rock (GB) | art rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deise Christmas Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kfm 97.6 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SOLID GOLD RADIO IRELAND | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Kilkenny
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Rice Heritage Centre | ||||
| Footprints In Coal | ||||
| Ionad Lachtain | ||||
| Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum | ||||
| Kells Priory Mill Museum | ||||
| Medieval Mile Museum | ||||
| Rothe House & Garden | ||||
| Stephens Barracks Museum | ||||
| Woodstock Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Kilkenny
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlecomer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilkenny Archaeological Society Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilkenny Library Headquarters | 0.0 | |||||
| Loughboy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfair Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Canice's library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Kieran Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomastown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomastown Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kilkenny
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kilkenny
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kilkenny
56 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kilkenny
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kilkenny
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kilkenny
13 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kilkenny
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kilkenny
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kilkenny
14 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kilkenny
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kilkenny
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kilkenny
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kilkenny
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kilkenny
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kilkenny
20 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kilkenny
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kilkenny
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costello's Brewing Company | ||||
| Sullivan's Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Kilkenny
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kilkenny
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford Airport | WAT | Medium Airport |
| Abbeyleix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allenwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyboe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Birr Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Borris-in-Ossory Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clonbullogue Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Eyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fethard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gay Tracy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowran Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowran Grange Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hacketstown Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| ILAS Wexford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kildare Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kilkenny Airport | KKY | Small Airport |
| Killamaster Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lickfinn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limetree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lyons Estate Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maganey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| O'Loughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spollens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stradbally Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kilkenny
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Irishtown Post Office | |
| John's Green Post Office | |
| Kilkenny GPO | |
| Loughboy Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kilkenny
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Regent House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kilkenny
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Abbey | |
| Capuchin Friary | |
| Foulkstown Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Kilkenny Christian Assembly | |
| Kilkenny Community Church | |
| Kilkenny Methodist Church | |
| Kilkenny Presbyterian Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Bridget's Church | |
| Saint Canice's Cathedral | |
| Saint Canice's Church | |
| Saint Canice's Well | |
| Saint Fiacre's Church | |
| Saint John's Church | |
| Saint Mary's Cathedral | |
| Saint Patrick's Church | |
| St Canice's | |
| St John the Baptist Church | |
| St. John's Priory |
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UFO Sightings Near Kilkenny
3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Kilkenny.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny (ireland) | 2012 | Massive light and small lights in the night sky just scared the crap out of me. |
| Kilkenny (republic of ireland) | 2002 | Flashing Lights in night sky come for second visit. |
| Kilkenny (republic of ireland) | 2001 | 3 balls of light seen at Kilkenny ireland. |
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What is the population of Kilkenny?
Kilkenny has a population of 22,179 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 2,147 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.
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