Category Archives: Sustainability

Kilkenny is tidiest Irish City in latest Ibal nationwide survey

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The latest Ibal anti-litter survey places Kilkenny  as the tidiest City in Ireland with a “Cleaner than European Norms” rating.  Kilkenny came  2nd in Ireland  in the overall rankings behind  Cavan town.

“Congratulations to the citizens and local authority of Kilkenny – an excellent result  – what is noticeable about Kilkenny and other very high ranking towns / cities is the  great care that is taken in the overall presentation of the environment and it is not just about litter.

 

Free recycle collection at Cillin Hill, 28th September

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The last Kilkenny City electrical collection for 2013 will take place on the 28th of Sept 2013 in Cillin Hill.  Recycle  your household electrical waste (WEEE)  for free.  Remember if you miss this date – you can bring your household electrical waste to Dunmore Recycling Centre free of charge all year around!

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The Value of Tourism to Kilkenny

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Tourism is so important to Kilkenny, please help tourists to see that our beautiful city surroundings are matched by our amazing citizens.
Why not sign up for a FREE 3 hour certificate course run by Failte Ireland to become a Kilkenny Welcome Ambassador. contact Maura Hickey on 7794057 or maura.hickey@kilkennycoco.ie for more details
BREAKING NEWS! €3 MILLION TO BE INVESTED INTO THE SMITHWICK’S EXPERIENCE IN KILKENNY
Great news for the Kilkenny tourist sector today. Smithwick’s has announced a €3 million investment in a new, state of the art visitor experience at the Smithwick’s St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Over the next nine months, the Victorian brewing building will be transformed into a state of the art interactive visitor centre that will allow you:
– Immerse in Ireland’s oldest beer brand using a sensory, tactile visitor experience.
– Teach you about the craft of brewing, the future and ultimately, taste the pint!
– Learn about the medieval origins of brewing on the site to the arrival of the amazing John Smithwick. Discover the Kilkenny-Smithwicks connections through the years with interactive installations bringing the story right up to date.
WELL WE CAN’T WAIT!
Another reason to put Kilkenny on your go to list!

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KKB supports Kilkenny Grow it Yourself (GIY)

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GIY Together We Grow - Kilkenny (JPEG)Do you want to save money, take more control of what exactly you are eating, get more fresh air and spend time with people willing you help you achieve this? Then take a look below at the ever growing group of people growing more of their own food.

Kilkenny GIY – Grow It Yourself

Monthly Meetings:  first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm,

Downstairs in the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny.


FREE Admission

Talks and presentations from expert speakers, followed by question and answer sessions,
group discussions on topics of seasonal interest, sharing  knowledge and experience.

All are welcome; newcomers, absolute beginners and experts alike, and the meetings are FREE.

Activities:
Other activities during the year include garden and farm visits, meitheals, annual seedling swap and Savour festival demo.

Mailing List:
To join the Kilkenny GIY mailing list and receive meeting notifications, send an e-mail to KilkennyGIY@gmail.com

Details of  meetings are also posted on the Kilkenny GIY Group Page at http://www.GIYireland.com/giy_groups/group/61/

Help Showcase our Beautiful City………….Kilkenny

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Calling all Kilkenny Secondary school students. We are trying for another All-Ireland, (because we all know you can never have too many!). This time its the Tidy Towns all-Ireland.  Why not get involved by sending us a photo showcasing the bio-diversity of our city and have the chance to get yourself a 75 euro, 50 euro or 25euro All for one Voucher.

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