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Kilkenny
City in Leinster, Ireland
Overview
Kilkenny blends medieval history with a lively contemporary arts and culture scene. Famous for its imposing castle, winding cobbled lanes, and busy pubs, the city offers both heritage and modern comforts. Its compact size makes it perfect for walking and exploring at a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Leinster
Population
22,179
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.58°, -7.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,430
Local Cost
$1,674
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
5.1°C
Record High
26.6°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1014 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KKY
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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