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Kilkenny coat of arms

Population is 80,339 and the county covers 796 square miles (2,061 sq km). The county Town is Kilkenny.

Geography

The region is mainly a rolling plain, part of the central plain of Ireland, with low hills to the south. The major rivers are the Suir, the Nore, and the Barrow.

Industry

Mainly agricultural, grain and vegetables and livestock are raised. Industries include software and computer services, food processing, brewing, agricultural engineering, clothing, and handicrafts.

History

Kilkenny was formerly the ancient kingdom of Ossory, and has a wealth of historic sites.