Historic Kilkenny

The wicked witch of Kilkenny. Put on trial in what is believed to be the first real witch trial in Europe.

Pioneer in Irish archaeology

Longest serving President of GAA. Nowlan Park named after him.

Prominent archbishop and personal friend of US Presidents

First woman to win major tennis tournament on foreign soil

1916 Rising leader. Attended Gaelic League here and taught at St. Kieran's College and Rothe House.

Founder of Christian Brothers

Architect of the White House

Fenian and founding member of IRB (Irish Republican Brotherhood)

Writer of 'Gulliver's Travels' and Kilkenny College past pupil

Ireland's first female & triple olympian

Took part in Boston Tea Party, and was a Revolutionary soldier under George Washington

One of the great philosophers of the early modern period. City in US named after him.

World number one chess player in the 1880s

Renowned painter of miniature portraits

"The most important Jewish woman in Irish history". Kilkenny's great philanthropist, senator and president of Gaelic League.

Handmaiden of witch Alice Kyteler. Kyteler fled and Petronella was burned at the stake in her place.

Ireland's first Taoiseach. Twice elected MP for Kilkenny. Twice elected TD for Kilkenny.