August 2014 marks the Centenary of the declaration of war in 1914. Click on the image below to download a special brochure detailing life in Kilkenny City before 1914 and the coming of the Great War.
2010 marked the Centenary of the opening of the Carnegie Library on John's Quay, Kilkenny City.
This brochure details the origins of the City Library, the development of the County service and details on the environs of the Library.
It also outlines both the life of Ellen, Countess of Desart, patron of the Library and the Cuffe family.
Please click link below to download the brochure
Carnegie Library - Centenary Brochure.pdf (size 2 MB)
Graiguenamanagh Boatmen
Illustrates the long relationship between Graiguenamanagh and the River Barrow, the lives of the boatmen and their families as well as the boats used.
Contains lists of boatmen, their families as well as those who worked on the Barrow Navigation
by Edward N. Moran
Graiguenamanagh Boatmen.pdf (size 6.3 MB)
A Book for Manufacturers, Merchants, Traders, Land-owners, Farmers, Tourists, Anglers, and Sportsmen Generally
By Henry George Basset
Download Kilkenny City and County Guide 1884.pdf (size 18.6 MB)
Published 1884
Authentic reference to the leadingpoints of local scenes and history; and, it is hoped, in a simple and attractive form, so as to suit a cheap popularvolume.
ByP.M. Egan
Download The Illustrated Guide City County Kilkenny 1884.pdf (size 30.8 MB)