Why not have a review of our new page under “Projects” tab “A year in the life of a Wild flower Meadow”
There are some really nice photographs of insects plants and wild life.
Category Archives: Sustainability
Balsam removal continue with great success
Balsam removal continues throughout the Nore Valley basin and in particular in the Kilkenny city area with large numbers of volunteers taking part over the last number of weeks.
Extensive new areas which have not been previously cleared are now being declared balsam free for 2020. The main aim is to remove plants prior to flowering so that the seed is not available for 2021.
Riverbanks now clear of Balsam through our our city and environs
Congratulations to all the volunteers who are taking part. See also our Facebook page with details of the various events taking place.
Colourful wild flowers bloom
Winter planting and cleanups
This is the time of year for bare root planting of trees and bushes, planting winter bedding plants, being cruel to be kind with the trimming of bushes,moving / dividing plants around, annual cuting of wild flower areas, removing hard to get at blown non biodegradable plastic from under bushes and hedges (it’s about time that 25c is put on every plastic bottle, can , coffee cup etc so that they have a value) and countless other jobs…..
planning the next projects with St Kierans TY tidytowns
River Breagagh runs higher again
cleaning
Planting
New mural with a busy bee
bee friendly whitethorn planting under way ….
winter berries
St Kieran’s Ty students lend a hand!
it goes on ….
tree planting – science week
St Kieran’s College Transition year students, KKB and New Orchard Residents took part in the Science week tree planting programme, planting some 500 trees for the environment in Kilkenny City. The trees were donated by Coilte in conjunction with Science Foundation Ireland and coordinated by Orla Farrell of the easy treesie Crann project. congratulations to all. maintenance of the newly planted areas will continue in the spring.
Beauty in the City when you look!
There is beauty and colour in our city all around us, we only need to seek it out on a September day
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Welcome to Bob Dylan and Neil Young – Nowlan Park
Welcome to all Bob Dylan and Neil Young fans to Kilkenny. We need you keep Kilkenny Beautiful and take your litter home. Why not take time to enjoy the amazing wildflowers along many of our roads including the city ring road.
look out for our KKB cat!
Mid Kilkenny beekeepers come to the rescue
At this time of year it is a regular occurrence that bees swarm. The honey bees should not be confused with wasps. Generally the bees will coalesce into a large bundle around the queen bee located possibly on a wall as they decide where they’re going to go to next. The bees in this situation are quite docile and the risk of getting a sting is low so long as the bees are not disturbed.
This week KKB called in the mid-Kilkenny Beekeepers to help when a swarm landed on one of Kilkenny’s historic limestone walls in the city centre. Congratulations to the beekeepers who had a volunteer out within an hour to help and a local building contractor who assessed to gain access. The swarm was collected and brought to a new hive. It is important that we protect and look after our pollinators in particular the honey bees.
Community Orchard on Bennettsbridge rd. gets summer weeding.
Many thanks to the Lions Club and Dukesmeadows residents association who joined forces with KKB to undertake a Summer weeding of the Bennettsbridge rd., community orchard. The orchard has a variety of fruit tree types and also fruit bushes in an attractive location adjacent to the access route to the river Nore walks. The variety of trees and bushes is attractive for our pollinators and also provide autumn fruit and berries which is of interest to wildlife.
Big Hello in Kilkenny on the river Nore walks
Community in action, the big Hello with KKB highlighting the wonderful riverside walks in Kilkenny, a great day was had at Riverside /entrance to the riverside Nore walk. The event was sweetened by great cakes from Cakeface cafe, and washed down with tea, coffee and chat. KKB reuseable cups were also showcased. All the faithful dogs being walked were not forgotten about with treats also being enjoyed. The message is to protect the environment, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful and collect after your dog.
