City of Kilkenny, Minnesota

City of Kilkenny, Minnesota This is the Official page of the City of Kilkenny, Minnesota

Kilkenny is a city in Le Sueu The Minneapolis and St. Minneapolis & St.

Mayor: Cameron Hankins
City Council Members: Terry Ferch, Tammy Holicky, Bob Busta, Julie Balfe
Clerk: Janice Sellner
Treasurer: Tara Robinson
Public Works Supervisor: PeopleService

History of Kilkenny...

KILKENNY Township, settled in 1856, was named by its Irish people for a city and county of southeastern Ireland. The city, in sections 22 and 27, was platted in 1877 and was incorporated June 3

, 1883. Among its first settlers was Dennis Doyle (1818-1902), born in Kilkenny County, Ireland, who came to the United States in 1851, settled one mile west of the present city site, in section 21, and opened a store in his home in 1857, where he taught in the first school and became the first postmaster, serving 1857 to 1888; he was the first township clerk and served as a state legislator. Doyle was the first to marry in the community; Catherine Raway, born in France in 1839, was his wife. Louis Railroad station was named Washburn until Doyle requested the change to coincide with the post office name. Excepts from the book "Remember When - A History Of Kilkenny, Minnesota" by Mae Zellmer Mach "Kilkenny cannot be compared to any other city in America, as there is only one Kilkenny in Ireland and there is only one Kilkenny in the United States." "Kilkenny has never been much larger than 300 in population (so I've been told). If you say the name to a stranger they never heard of it and if you give directions you say so far from the neighboring towns, but when the late President Kennedy went to Ireland he extended greetings to the people of Kilkenny, Ireland from the people in Kilkenny, Minnesota." Kilkenny became a village June 7, 1883. Louis Railroad and depot was built in 1877. In 1960 the railroad was sold to Chicago Northwestern Railroad. In 1964, the railroad land was sold and the depot was removed. Kilkenny used to have newspaper named the Kilkenny Gleaner (established 1895). It was a weekly paper and subscription rate was $1.25 per year. In 1899 the paper was sold to the Le Center Leader. Source: Kilkennymn.com

05/28/2025

American town founded by Kilkenny man Denis Doyle and named after Kilkenny, Ireland - church is named after St Canice’s Church

11/16/2023

UPDATE! Residents of Kilkenny:
The water should be back on in an hour…so, 2:45pm.

11/16/2023

Alert! To the residents of Kilkenny:
Some of the residents may have their water turned off temporarily due to an emergency with a water main. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope that the problem will be resolved by noon or 1 pm. Also, there will be an emergency meeting tonight at 6pm at the Library concerning this issue open to the public.

04/25/2022

SPECIAL ALERT!! Andrew McGuinness and Eoin Hennessy will be here for a short visit! As most of you know, the City of Kilkenny is celebrating our 10th year of twinning with Kilkenny, Ireland. For those of you who missed seeing our Irish family during last year’s celebration, join us at the Toy Box Saloon on Sunday, May 1st for an opportunity to greet them. There will be live entertainment by Paul Stewart from 2-5 pm and then Andrew will play a couple of tunes after that. All are welcome!

12/11/2021

We thank all of the residents of Kilkenny who made sure their cars were parked off-street to aid in the removal of all of that beautiful white stuff! And just a reminder to the rest that cars are to be moved off of City streets with any 2 inches or more of snow until the road is plowed. There is a City ordinance that allows for towing and fees for non-compliance. For safety reasons, please be mindful to stay clear of the snow plow. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the City Clerk or any Council Member.

For those of you who may not be aware, our Irish friends are not able to come to our Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day this yea...
09/10/2021

For those of you who may not be aware, our Irish friends are not able to come to our Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day this year due to continued travel restrictions. It is a huge disappointment to them and to us and we are trying to find ways for them to still be involved. Andrew will be doing a live interview on KCHK radio this afternoon (Friday) from Ireland at 3:35, so please check that out. And we are looking for a way to have them present with us during the celebration. If anyone has an iPad with hot spot internet access so he can be taken in the run and in the parade and check in with us throughout the day, please give me a call: 507-491-6597. Listen to announcements throughout the day at the festival for any updates we may have. We will find a virtual way!

09/10/2021

Andrew McGuinness will be calling in to KCHK Radio this afternoon at 3:35 for a live interview! Be sure to check this out!

09/01/2021
09/01/2021

It’s a GO this year!!!
Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day is just around the corner...
Saturday, September 11 is the BIG day!
Come join us...

08/20/2021

The City Budget Meeting will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm at the Library

04/15/2021

Alert for Kilkenny City
and surrounding area!

There have been reports of suspicious activity in the area (vandalism, theft). The only info at this time is that a maroon car is involved. Please pay attention to your surroundings, keep doors locked at all times, and outside lights on at night. Report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Depertment at 507-357-4440 and be safe!

Hi City of Kilkenny, Minnesota - celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us ! Tune into https://stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com/...
03/17/2021

Hi City of Kilkenny, Minnesota - celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us ! Tune into https://stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com/watch-live/ on 17th March!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY - WATCH LIVE! 11.30am: BIODIVERSITY TALKS AND WORKSHOPS 1.30pm: VIRTUAL PARADE - MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 4pm: WOLFWALKERS WITH KÍLA IN

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156 S Laurel Avenue
Kilkenny, MN
56052

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