The first swallows of 2019 were spotting in Kilkenny on the 31st March. A sign of spring/summer. Work is also ongoing with the improvement of the Breagagh river, including cleaning of the banks and any debris that has gone into the river ready for the 2019 nesting season. work to remove all balsam has also been undertaken and this review will continue again later in the spring. 
Category Archives: Anti litter
Spring clean /deep clean programme Kells road area
Kells Road., Rose Hill, Coote’s Lane & River Breagagh clean up took place on Saturday 2nd March). Assembly was at Rose Lawn adjacent to Cootes Lane. the spring clean also included Cootes lane and the adjacent river Breagagh. For information in relation to ongoing environmental actions please ring Margaret Walsh Secretary KKB at 086-1075532 mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com web: www.keepkilkennybeautiful.com . for information in relation to Rose Hill residents association please contact Pat Kenny – Rosehill Chairman at 0873690864
Successful clean up to improve the river Breagagh
A very successful clean up was undertaken to help improve the wildlife habitat along the river Breagagh. The key aim was the removal of plastics in particular which are not biodegradable. Bottles and cans where possible were collected and recycled. Why not join in for the next event!
River Breagagh /Circular road Clean up
Breagagh clean up in conjunction with Roberts hill residents association ( 16th February ) meet 10am entrance to Roberts Hill estate off Circular road, Tea ~Coffee after! bring your wellies. All are welcome. Email us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com or ring 086-1075532 to get details of our environmental actions and clean ups.
River Breagagh clean up
KKB reusable coffee cups in Kilkenny
KKB are working with many cafes through out Kilkenny city to reduce the amount of waste from single-use cups. Congratulations to the many cafes who have already agreed to provide reusable cups and also who give a discount to customers who present a reusable cup.
When you’re in a cafe to get a takeaway coffee why not ask for a reusable cup and a discount. This also helps to reduce waste!
What’s more, the coffee tastes a lot better!
Many Kilkenny cafes are now providing an alternative to the one use cup.
KKB reusable cup in use…. enjoy!
Kilkenny City “cleaner than European norms” 2019
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful are very pleased with the Irish Business against Litter (Ibal) overall 2018 result which gives Kilkenny city a position of 9th in the country and the status of “Cleaner than European norms ”. Congratulations also to Fermoy for achieving the No.1 position for 2018.
Congratulations to all who have assisted in this excellent result. It reflects the tremendous work being undertaken on an ongoing basis by many voluntary groups, organisations, businesses and Kilkenny County Council throughout our city over the last year.
Kilkenny railway station
An Taisce Report – IBAL Anti-Litter League, Round 2, 2018
Kilkenny: Overall 2018 result: 9th out of 40 towns / cities surveyed. Cleaner than European Norms.
Another excellent result for Kilkenny with 80% of sites getting the top litter grade. Market Cross Shopping Centre was a particularly well presented and clean site – large planter boxes certainly enhance the overall environment. Kilkenny Train Station (Exterior and Interior) was excellent – clearly it is a very well attended site; the streetscape along High Street was excellent and the grounds of Kilkenny Castle were pristine. The Recycle Bank at St. Canice’s presented well on first impression but further inspection revealed a definite litter presence.
L2627 Approach from Clara: Grade A. The overall presentation of this road was a very good one. Pathway was in good order and newly trimmed grass verges skirted the roundabout leading to the town.
Kilkenny Train Station – Exterior: Grade A. This was an impeccable site. The whole environment was very well maintained with footpath, ramp, signage, flowering pots, bins etc. in very good condition.
Kilkenny Train Station – Interior: Grade A. The interior of Kilkenny Train Station was a very fresh environment. Seating, bins, notices boards, plant boxes, hanging baskets and visitor information were in good order.
Series of empty / derelict buildings on Watergate: Grade B. (Numbers 11, 13 & 15). The presentation of this series of buildings was poor with painting peeling and overall impression a negative one. This will only deteriorate further if not addressed.
Recycle Bank by St. Canice’s: Grade B. On first impression the presentation of this recycle facility was a good one with bins and signage relating to the usage of same in good condition. It was, however, let down by a variety of litter items to the rear of the recycle units, between the bushes and bins.
Market Cross Shopping Centre: Grade A. This semi-covered shopping centre was very fresh with plenty of substantial planter boxes throughout. Seating, paving, lamps etc. all presented very well and there was a complete absence of litter throughout.
High Street: Grade A. The High Street in Kilkenny has an excellent streetscape. All aspects of the area surveyed were in very good condition. The road surface has attractive paving, creating a very fresh impression. The paving stones on the footpath looked very well. The street was further enhanced by wooden seating.
Grounds of Kilkenny Castle: Grade A. The grounds of Kilkenny Castle were in excellent order and there was a complete absence of litter throughout.
Loughboy Approach Road: Grade A. This road presented well with road surface, cycle path, signage and markings in good order. There was no obvious litter.
M9 / M10 Connecting Road to Carlow: Grade A. An excellent route. The edging of the roads was clear cut, road surfaces were in very good condition and there didn’t appear to be any visible litter.
Kilkenny castle from Lacken viewing point with river Nore under.
Poop off our pavements!
Congratulations to all who took part in our poop off our pavements promotional on the Canal Walk and at McDonagh Junction shopping centre. KKB had a great time meeting all of the dog owners and their wonderful dogs. It is great to see that all want a wonderful environment to walk in Kilkenny City with their dogs and that they support the scooping of poop to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
A handy poop bag holder was also distributed as were poop off our pavement stickers and sustainable poop bags.
A number of talking lampposts have also appeared along the main walks through out Kilkenny to reminding all regarding the need to scoop the poop and Keep Kilkenny Beautiful for all.
Kilkenny – IBAL “Clean to European Norms”
Kilkenny City has received “Clean to European Norms” in the latest survey completed by IBAL confirming the high standards that are maintained in Kilkenny. Congratulations to all who assisted in keeping our City such a great place to visit and to live in.
Castle Park Mid October
Sub aqua clean up with KKB on river Nore
Lions continue to work for Kilkenny
KKB are very appreciative of the extensive community work including painting, scraping, cleaning and beautifying undertaken by the Lions Club Kilkenny in conjunction with KKB over the summer.
