Kilkenny City receives the overall national Irish Business Against Litter (Ibal) award for 2012. We also congratulate Killarney and Cavan for their achievement in reaching the final shortlist.
View of River Nore and John’s Bridge from Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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 City Mayor Sean O’hArgain joined with Members of the KKB to highlight and to also increase the level of awareness of gum litter and its responsible disposal. The attractive Court House plaza provided the backdrop to the event which took place during the Kilkenny Arts Festival. The Gum Litter Taskforce Eco cabs were in Kilkenny to circulate the campaign message with the theme “Bin it your way”.
Kilkenny Mayor Sean O’hArgain in a GLT Cab with KKB members. Copyright. Bernadette Maloney.
KKB Chairman Sean Leahy peddles away in a GLT Cab . Copyright. Bernadette Maloney.
"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth, Painting a site hoarding: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The KKB have received considerable help from Ossory Youth and their “You Think” Youth group. The current project includes the painting of hoardings on a derelict site located at Walkin street. This will improve the environment for the residents in the area. The group has a strong interest on what is going on in Kilkenny. They have a motto of “Think, Talk, Do”. the group is lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader.
"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader with Sean Leahy, Chairman KKB : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Launch on the Parade in Kilkenny by the Minister of the Environment Mr Phil Hogan of our Bin it your way! city initiative to encourage the responsible disposal of chewing gum.
Bin it your way! launch. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Composting Seminar 2nd April 2012 Millennium Court Community Centre, Hebron Rd., 10am-1pm
Turning Kitchen Waste into compost made easy!
Using a Home composter reduces waste and is environmentally friendly. Learn also simple ways to attract wildlife into your garden.
All are welcome, please ring the County Environmental officer at 056-7794470 to book a place.
Kilkenny is a great place to live. Lets keep it that way. Work with us to eliminate dog fouling.
Love your Dog, respect Kilkenny!
The KKB welcomes this Kilkenny Local Authorities initiative. The KKB encourages all to make use of the Free electrical recycling opportunity which is to take place in Kilkenny City at Cillin Hill on Saturday 3rd march 2012 between 10am and 4pm. See poster under. See also link for PDF poster.
Poster Electrical recycling: Kilkenny Local Authorities.
Kilkenny City has been awarded “Clean to European Norms” designation in the latest IBAL review issued on the 9th January 2012.
Mr Sean Leahy KKB chairman complements all in the City who have worked to achieve this award during 2011.
An autumn clean up took place at Newpark Marsh on Saturday 5th November 2011.
Clean up at Newpark Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.