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31. The picturesque village of Inistioge on the banks of the River Nore, County Kilkenny
The fine stonework of the multi-arched bridge over the River Nore at Inistioge village, the banks are lined with Himalayan Balsam.
You can walk along the banks of the beautiful River Nore by the historic village of Inistioge.
One of several ruined medieval buildings in the village.
The medieval church of St. Marys, Church of Ireland, Inistioge.
On the left, the ruined Augustinian Priory, in the middle, the medieval St Mary's Church, and on the right, the Catholic Church of St. Columcille (built 1836).
The church tower of St Mary (middle building) is 12th C and known as the 'White Tower', the far left priory ruin is known as the 'Black Castle'.
The interior of the Catholic Church of St. Columcille and part of the stained glass window.
The entrances to the churches of St Columcille (left) and St. Mary's (right) as a storm approaches!
There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Inistioge e.g. 'The Circle of Friends' in the centre of the village (left) and 'The Old Schoolhouse Cafe' down by the river (right).
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