Dukesmeadows forms an extensive urban wild flower meadow close to the River Nore and within walking distance of Kilkenny City Centre. It is a haven for wildlife, insects and plants. it forms an attractive amenity for the residents of the area.
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Butterflies are attracted to Lintown
Attractive flower beds and planting reflect the environmental improvement works being undertaken in Lintown.
Orchids thrive this year.
Kilkenny in Bloom
Wonderful flower displays are to be seen through out Kilkenny City.
Early Spring in Kilkenny!
August Butterfly in Kilkenny
Flower displays in city
There are many beautiful flower displays in Kilkenny this year. The City parks department continue to provide new and vibrant displays of great colour.
Supervalu Kilkenny sponsors roundabout
Colourful ring road roundabouts provide welcome to Kilkenny City
The colour in the city’s roundabouts can now be appreciated. the Ring road is a blaze of colour with each roundabout themed so that each is a unique experience. Roundabouts are also signed to aid orientation. the ring road forms a green parkway extending from the Waterford rd to the Castlecomer road. sections of the ring road have also been planted with wild flowers. The extensive city pedestrian and cycle way network has been completed along much of the route.
The roundabout planting also includes trees and permanent planting to provide colour through out the year. Extensive tree planting has taken place all along the city Ring road, providing screening and cover.
Kilkenny Castle and the river Nore
The historic Kilkenny Castle which was built in 1195 continues to be an impressive structure overlooking the river Nore and the City.