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Bennettsbridge () is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is situated on the River Nore south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. Bennettsbridge is a census town, and had population of 745 as of the 2016 census.

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Place details

Region
Leinster
Country
Éire / Ireland
Population
745
Timezone
Europe/Dublin

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Key facts

Settlement.name
Bennettsbridge
Settlement.native_name_lang
ga
Settlement.settlement_type
Village
Settlement.image_skyline
Bennettsbridge Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 544826.jpg
Settlement.image_caption
Bennetts Bridge, named for Saint Benet, from which the village takes its name
Settlement.pushpin_map
Ireland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location in Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Leinster
Settlement.subdivision_type3
County
Settlement.subdivision_name3
County Kilkenny
Settlement.unit_pref
Metric
Settlement.population_as_of
2016
Settlement.population_total
745
Settlement.population_density_km2
auto

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Wikidata facts

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Bennetsbridge42.jpg
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Irish Grid Reference
S553501
Commons category
Bennettsbridge
native label
Droichead Binéid
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Article

15 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Geography
  • Transport
  • Road
  • Bus
  • Rail
  • Landmarks
  • Bennett's Bridge
  • Parks and recreation
  • Arts and crafts
  • Sport
  • People
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Bennettsbridge () is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is situated on the River Nore south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. Bennettsbridge is a census town, and had population of 745 as of the 2016 census.

The village is on the R700 road at a stone bridge crossing of the Nore between Kilkenny and Thomastown. It has become a craft centre in recent years, with several pottery and craft producers located at the old mill beside the weir.

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