![In the Liturgical Calendar, today is the Feast of St Nicholas. St Nicholas (Naomh Nioclás) is believed to have been buried in Newtown Jerpoint in Kilkenny some 800 years ago. In the Liturgical Calendar, today is the Feast of St Nicholas. St Nicholas (Naomh Nioclás) is believed to have been buried in Newtown Jerpoint in Kilkenny some 800 years ago.](https://i0.wp.com/stairnaheireann.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10364091_685355811578883_6599749083303243034_n.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
In the Liturgical Calendar, today is the Feast of St Nicholas. St Nicholas (Naomh Nioclás) is believed to have been buried in Newtown Jerpoint in Kilkenny some 800 years ago.
![Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny | Ireland Travel Kit Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny | Ireland Travel Kit](https://www.irelandtravelkit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nicholas2.jpg)
Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny | Ireland Travel Kit
![Sold Price: Blaise Smith, RHA (b. 1967) "Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny," O.O.C., Signed and dated on reverse, - November 3, 0122 12:30 PM GMT Sold Price: Blaise Smith, RHA (b. 1967) "Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny," O.O.C., Signed and dated on reverse, - November 3, 0122 12:30 PM GMT](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/fonsiemealy/60/734960/H18952-L307775616_original.jpg)