Dinnin Valley
Photograph of the Dinnin River Valley in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Dinnin Valley
Dinnin Valley
Photograph of the Dinnin River Valley in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
The county of Kilkenny is bordered on the south by the River Suir, and on the south-east by the River Barrow.
The other main rivers in the county are the King's River in the west, the Dinin River in the north and the River Nore, which bisects the county from north to south.
County Kilkenny is not blessed with the highest of mountain ranges despite the presence of the Sieveardagh Hills to the west, the Booley Hills to the south and Brandon Hill.
River Nore
The River Nore as it passes through Kilkenny City.
Image courtesy of The Irish TimesRiver Nore
Image courtesy of The Irish Times
Image courtesy of The Irish Times
River Nore
The River Nore as it passes through Kilkenny City.
Image courtesy of The Irish TimesNore River
The River Nore is one of the Three Sisters rivers which flow into the sea at Waterford Harbour. The other two are the River Barrow and the River Suir.
The River Nore is 140kilometres long and rises in the Devil's Bit Mountain in County Tipperary. It passes through such places as Kilkenny City, Bennettsbridge and Thomastown as well as the village of Inistioge.
The Nore Valley played a very important role in the development of industry in the county. Breweries, sawmills, distilleries and woollen mills all benefited from having easy access to a plentiful supply of water.
Brandon Hill
Brandon Hill, at 515 metres is the highest mountain in County Kilkenny.
Brandon Hill
Views from the top of Brandon Hill are excellent; although not the highest of peaks, its relatively isolated position commands a stunning panorama.
Image courtesy of www.mountainviews.ieBrandon Hill
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Image courtesy of www.mountainviews.ie
Brandon Hill
Views from the top of Brandon Hill are excellent; although not the highest of peaks, its relatively isolated position commands a stunning panorama.
Image courtesy of www.mountainviews.ieIt lies in the west of the county, close to the town of Graiguenamanagh.
Brandon Hill is named after Brendan the Navigator. It is an isolated peak, roughly 12kilometres southeast of the Blackstair Mountains.
It is a popular spot for hill-walkers because even though it's not that tall, the views are impressive due to the hill being in isolation.