Englishtown

township, Kilkenny, Ireland

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Englishtown was one of two townships that comprised the city of Kilkenny, Ireland, during Norman times. It was established by William Marshal, earl of Pembroke and was granted city status in 1609. Englishtown, along with the township of Irishtown, was united in 1843. Kilkenny, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Ossory, is located on the River Nore and is known for its famous landmark, Kilkenny Castle.1

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…the bishops of Ossory; and Englishtown, which was established by William Marshal, earl of Pembroke, and was raised to the status of a city in 1609. The two were united in 1843. The people of Kilkenny are known as “Cats,” the name likely originating in the medieval period.
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…the bishops of Ossory; and Englishtown, which was established by William Marshal, earl of Pembroke, and was raised to the status of a city in 1609. The two were united in 1843. The people of Kilkenny are known as “Cats,” the name likely originating in the medieval period.
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