education Kilkenny College

Overview

The origins of Kilkenny College stem from a college of vicars’ choral established at St. Canice’s Cathedral in the thirteenth century and in 1538 an educational college was formed. It’s location has changed around the city of Kilkenny over the years but is now situated on the Castlecomer Road in Kilkenny City. 

It is the Church of Ireland (Anglican) school of the Diocese of Cashel, Ossory and Ferns. It is now regarded as one of the finest schools in the country, combining family atmosphere with the best educational facilities available.

Today Kilkenny College fulfils a dual role as the largest co-educational boarding school in Ireland and as the local school for a large number of day pupils from the city and surrounding area welcoming pupils from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and traditions.