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Revision as of 14:03, 30 September 2014

Welcome to Wikishire
Currently serving 35,023 articles
Today is 9th June 2025 .

Wikishire is where you may find the best of Britain and Ireland.

Wikishire is where you are; whether you are on the Shetland islands or the South Shetland Islands, or the places between, Wikishire is a growing guide on all you need to know about the British and Irish lands.

Tell the world what you love about your home. Each shire, from Kent to Kerry is here, with ever-growing detail; if your town or village is not in Wikishire, or if something important is missed out, then log on, then -

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We also have an interactive map of the counties of the British Isles.

Today's featured image is:

Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Kilkenny

Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny, of which it is the county town. The city is built on both banks of the River Nore. Kilkenny is an ancient borough with a Mayor and long tradition; in 2009 the city celebrated its 400th year since the granting of city status in 1609, and within the borough boundary is a population of 8,711, and twice as many folk beyond the formal borough bounds.

The city is a popular tourist destination; Kilkenny's heritage is evident in the city and environs including the historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral and round tower, Rothe House, Shee Alms House, Black Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral, The Tholsel (Town Hall), St. Francis Abbey, Grace's Castle, and St John's Priory. Kilkenny is regarded for its culture with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. (Read more)

What is a wiki?

A wiki is a collaborative website with certain standard functions allowing easy editing of pages by anyone. At Wikishire, you may log on and start work right away.

Few things stay still for long, and here you can keep updating or improving the articles. A wiki is a constant work in progress.