St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower is a historic place of worship and visitor attraction in Kilkenny City, Ireland. With Christian worship on the site dating to the 6th century, the cathedral offers visitors a chance to explore almost 1,500 years of history and one of the city’s oldest medieval buildings. Its services, including Holy Communion, Sung Eucharist and Choral Evensong, welcome worshippers and pilgrims.

Visitors can choose self-guided sightseeing, expert-led cathedral tours, or combined tours that include the Round Tower. The tower is described as Ireland’s only accessible medieval round tower, and its climb rewards visitors with panoramic views from 100 feet above the ground. Admission is ticketed for sightseeing, while worship is free.

The cathedral also offers school tours and venue hire for weddings, musical performances, private events and recitals. Its programme includes cultural events, workshops and seasonal experiences such as Luxmuralis and the Christmas Tree Festival. Located along Kilkenny’s medieval mile, St Canice’s invites visitors to discover the city’s heritage and contemporary cultural life.