Category Archives: Residential estates
Planter boxes
Looking for an easy way to make your whole area look great for minimal money and effort? Try a planter box. Feel free to contact KKB for help.
The Big Big clean up! KKB working together, winning together
A rolling series of “Big Big Clean up’s” are to take place through out Kilkenny City.
On the 2nd of February our first “Spring Clean” took place in the Fairways, Pococke, Ashfield, the Orchard, Roselawn and new Orchard. We had wonderful weather for the event.
If you want to volunteer to take part in our future “Big Big Clean ups” why not let us know at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com giving your contact details and mobile number.
Why not sign up for KKB’s text alert then you can ensure you are informed and just pick the date(s) that suit? Contact us on 086 2514041. We will text you with information on our future events.
Why not try Keep Kilkenny Beautiful on Facebook for the latest news!
Signs advertising the “Big Big clean up” were erected through out the area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Some of the large number of volunteers who took part in the Clean up. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
KKB Chairman David Fitzgerald erecting information sign. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Colourful bulbs being planted for everyone in our City
To celebrate the Launch of our 2013 New Year Tidy towns campaign the KKB are currently working with volunteers from many of our City’s over 70 resident associations to complete the planting of some 25,000 bulbs throughout our City. A bulb for each of our citizens. In the spring as the colorful flowers bloom we will be able to see the fruit of the extensive planting which has been undertaken over the the last few months. these include many Daffodils, Tulips, Iris, Anemone, Dahlias and Crocus.
There is still some late planting underway. If your Kilkenny City Residents association wants to help contact us at info@keepkilkennybeautiful.com
Bulb planting Bennettsbridge road. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
KKB Volunteers planting at the Peace Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Bulb planting Dukesmeadow. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Awards night
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful awards 2012
The 2012 Keep Kilkenny Beautiful awards night took place on the 16th October 2012 at Hotel Kilkenny. See the results at:
KEEP KILKENNY BEAUTIFUL 2012 award winners
- Deans court winner division 5 and 6 copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Cedarwood park winner division 3 & 4 Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Newpark Lawn winner division 1 and 2 Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Best B+B John Kennedy Fr Murphy Sq. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Best overall shop front winner Lorimat. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Matt the millers best floral display commercial section pubs Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies in Kilkenny
The red admiral butterfly is very particular about the flower it visits! A sunny afternoon in early September on Circular road there are some very popular flowers that get more than their fair share of butterfly attention.
Butterflies enjoying the sun on Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies in Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Dukesmeadows wild flower meadow blooms
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.
Dukesmeadows 7 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies are attracted to Lintown
Attractive flower beds and planting reflect the environmental improvement works being undertaken in Lintown.
Colourful flowers and butterfly at Lintown. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Lakeside springs to life!
Kilkenny is fortunate to have a number of very attractive lake and marsh habitats within the City. Lakeside is currently springing to life. to assist the wild fowl a floating nesting area has been put in place and also a small island had been planted. Currently there are a pair of swans nesting, they and the other wild foul are working hard to prepare their nests.
Earth Hour Kilkenny
"Earth Hour" Dukesmeadow Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The WWF Earth Hour was celebrated in the Kilkenny communities of Melville Heights and Dukesmeadows on Saturday the 26th March at 8.30 p.m. A large crowd of residents and visitors turned out to launch sky lanterns into the night sky. The evening was still and cloudless. The neighbouring houses has their lights turned off. The launched lanterns formed a constellation of star like globes rising into the still evening. The event was organised by Kilkenny Local Authorities Environmental section in conjunction with Keep Kilkenny Beautiful and promoting a sustainable future in harmony with nature for all in our City.
Celebrating earth hour in Kilkenny! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Lanterns in the night sky. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful