Regular Winter clean-ups continue. Why not register to receive a text to advise of the next clean up in you area?
Contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com or by text to 086-1075532.
We are currently working around the city, the Ring road and all our City’s approach roads. Be empowered to look after our unique City, come out to experience our City….
Clean ups under way through out our City
The next Kilkenny City recycle day will take place on Saturday the 29th September between 10am and 4pm at Cillin Hill. Anything domestic with a battery or a plug will be accepted.
See you there!
Recycle day in Kilkenny City on the 29th September 2012
Kilkenny welcomed the Rail Preservation Society of Ireland RPSI to McDonagh Station Kilkenny on a sunny Saturday 10th September 2011. A large crowd welcomed the steam train. The train was drawn by veteran steam engine No 186 class J15 built in 1879. It was in service until 1964 and is now operated by the RPSI. For more information on the RPSI www.steamtrainsireland.com
Kilkenny welcomes the train. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Colourful flowers at Kilkenny station complement the steam engine colours. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Steam and smoke at the Kilkenny Footbridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Mayor of Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The Mayor of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny St Patrick’s Parade 2011. Kilkenny has been a city since 1609 when it was given a charter. For more information, see Kilkenny400.ie
Our current mayor follows a proud tradition. There has been the position of Sovereign/Mayor in Kilkenny for many centuries. The earliest recorded Sovereign was Robert Palmer in 1282. Since then there is an unbroken record of the first citizen each year. In 1609 following the receipt of the City charter, the first Mayor was Thomas Ley (until Michaelmas) and then Robert Rothe. For two years 1655-1656 Daniel Axtell was military governor in the city.
Kilkenny Castle reflected in the River Nore. Copyright:Keep kilkenny Beautiful
It was reported today that president Obama may visit Kilkenny during his official visit to Ireland in May 2011. On behalf of Kilkenny City the Keep kilkenny Beautiful Committee look forward to extending a warm welcome to President Obama.
Work is already underway in preparing Kilkenny for the 2011 National tidy Towns Competition. In 2010 kilkenny achieved a gold medal and was also awarded the title of Best large urban centre in the country.
A tomb in the historic St Canice’s Cathedral has the remains of Bishop John Kearney (c.1742–1813), who was Mr Obama’s great-great-great-granduncle. He became provost of Trinity College Dublin in 1799 and was bishop of Ossory 1806-1813. His home in Kilkenny was the historic Bishops palace which is located adjacent to the cathedral and still in use to day by the Heritage council.
Kilkenny Castle park with spring flowers. Copyright: KeeKilkenny Cat in the Parade. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Market on the Parade St Patrick's day. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Kilkenny Cat in the Parade. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The Parade, Kilkenny, view towards the city centre early October. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The Mayor's walk, adjacent to the Parade, Kilkenny, view in the direction of Kilkenny Castle, early October. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
There was great excitement as Sean Leahy chairman of the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful collected the national award.
” I am excited and delighted for Kilkenny” said Sean Leahy as he proudly displayed the winning trophy. Sean Leahy thanked all in the City who gave great support and assistance to the KKB in 201o in achieving this wonderful result.
Minister Gormley with some of the Kilkenny Delegation following the presentation. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Minister Gormley with Sean Leahy Chairman and Nora Darcy, KKB Member following awards presentation, Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Bollard's St Kieran st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
