This central Kilkenny landmark dates from 1761. Erected by Alderman William Colles, the Thosel served as the market for the city (the word 'thosel' means literally a marketplace). Architecturally, the building has a double length arcade with an impressive Georgian Council Chamber room positioned above the arcade. There is a clock tower on the steeply pitched roof, and the southern wall contains the Kilkenny coat of arms. The original building was badly damaged after a fire in 1987, but has since been completely restored, and now serves as the City Hall.
It was a rainy day in Kilkenny, which only added to the light and texture of this old structure. A passerby pauses under the archway and takes in the action on the street.
3-shot handheld HDR; Photomatix Pro 4.2
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