Kilkenny is located on the banks of the River Nore in the south-east of Ireland. Kilkenny is a popular tourist destination in Ireland which hosts annual events such as Kilkenny Arts Week and the Cat Laughs Festival. Well known for traditional Irish Music Kilkenny also hosts annual concerts held in Nowlan Park. Popular tourist attractions in Kilkenny City include museums, public gardens and historic buildings such as Kilkenny Castle, St Mary's Cathedral, St. Canice's Cathedral.