Colourful Saint Patrick’s weekend in Kilkenny City

Posted on March 14, 2014 by KKB

Offical opening of the Lady Desart Pedestrian and Cycle bridge

Posted on January 30, 2014 by KKB

The official opening and first public crossing of the new Lady Desart Pedestrian and Cycle bridge took place on the 30th January 2014. With the wonderful backdrop of Kilkenny Castle, Mayor Martin Brett and Alan Kelly TD welcomed a large crowd to this unique event. The first new City Centre river crossing in the Kilkenny for many centuries. This new link will further integrate the Johns Quay and Johns Green area to the centre of Kilkenny. It will give a convenient short walking route from the Library car park and will also be a new vantage point from which to see the river Nore, John’s Bridge and Kilkenny Castle. A number of our Primary schools were also represented at the event, to see history being made.

Kilkenny city receives Best large town and national Tourism town winner logos

Posted on January 25, 2014 by KKB

Winning team celebrate Tourism Town award at Kilkenny Castle

Posted on December 11, 2013 by KKB

Winning Team celebrate at Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny City Wins overall National Tourism Town Award 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by KKB

Its Official! Kilkenny City is the best place to Visit in Ireland.

Above : Kilkenny City Hall, High street.

Above : Brian Tyrrell, Martin Brett, Nora Darcy and David Fitzgerald from Kilkenny City receive the best large town award from Minister Michael Ring at the Fáilte Ireland tourism towns awards in the Gibson Hotel November 28 2013. (Bord Failte)

Kilkenny City delegation following award. (Bord Failte)

Brian Tyrrell, Martin Brett, Nora Darcy, David Fitzgerald and Amanda Horan from Kilkenny City receive the overall award from Minister Michael Ring at the Fáilte Ireland tourism towns awards (Bord Failte)

Fresh from being crowned the funniest place in Ireland (Cat Laughs), the friendliest city in Europe along with being one of the tastiest places (with two Michelin stars!), most entertaining (with Ireland’s best tourism pub Kytlers, best music pub Langtons, best craft pub Brewers corner), as well as being Ireland’s festival capital, Kilkenny were worthy winners of Failte Ireland’s overall Tourism Town award 2013. Kilkenny received a winning certificate and in addition a €10,000 grant to facilitate further development of Kilkenny as a tourism destination.

As with all awards it was hard fought for and teamwork was vital component. Keep Kilkenny Beautiful worked with Kilkenny Tourism, the local authorities, the local business community and the John of God school pupils, coming up with a winning presentation and tour of our City for the judges. Everyone gave of their time willingly and enthusiastically which made the task of coordination so much easier. Kilkenny wanted to show the many facets its amazing tourism attractions.

The judges were looking for a Sense of Place, Local Involvement, Attractions for tourists as well a clear sense of our tourism plan. They were impressed with the sense of teamwork with businesses working together to provide a more co-ordinated tourist presentation including such developments as Kieran street traders and Destination Kilkenny. The Judges certainly enjoyed their Black & Amber train ride through the visitors route.

Next year, Kilkenny’s medieval mile will link even more of our historic buildings between St. Canices cathedral and the Castle. Come and visit us to discover how amazing a place Kilkenny is to visit and also how attractive our city is as a location for work and business.

South Eastern Regional Awards take place at Kilkenny Castle

Posted on November 4, 2013 by KKB

Kilkenny City received the Gold Medal award

Accepting the Gold Medal Award, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4^th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director; Alma Pegg, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government. (photo KKB)

Kilkenny City hosted the South Eastern Regional awards of the Tidy towns on the 4th November 2013. The event took place at the Parade Tower located in the Historic Kilkenny Castle complex. Kilkenny City received the Tidy towns County Award, Tidy towns Gold Medal, the Bord Failte Tourist Town nomination award and the South east regional award at the event.

Kilkenny city receives the South east Regional award 2013. Accepting the South East Regional Award, sponsored by REPAK Ireland, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4^th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Bill Collins, REPAK Ltd; David FitzGerald, Chairman of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government.(photo: KKB)

Accepting the Tourism Towns Award, sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Gary Breen, Fáilte Ireland; Nora Darcy, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government. (photo: Pat Moore)

Accepting the County Award on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director; Peter Bluett, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government (photo Pat Moore)