Time to put down some extra roots for us and future generations………..how? By taking part in the “One million trees in one day “project. Planting is to take place in Dukes Meadows and Bishop Meadows. This project has been postponed nationally until the 27th April, we will provide updates on where to meet and times closer to the event. All are welcome, one day of work, years of reward!!!
Contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com or check out http://www.onemilliontreesinoneday.com/index.html
Category Archives: Biodiversity
Planting for the Future
Tree planting this Saturday morning 9th March 2013 at 10am in the Lake School, Michael street. All Welcome.
KKB congratulates CBS students on their Website
The Tidy Towns competition is about everyone taking an interest and pride in their own place by not just words but actions. A major part of this is demonstrating what it is we are trying to protect from buildings to wildlife. KKB would like to congratulate 3 CBS students who have designed an amazing website aimed at promoting wildlife to primary and secondary students in a unique and informative way.
Why not check out for more information. www.ecoploring.com 
St Maul’s Graveyard restoration & Biodiversity Project
February saw the completion of the first phase of the restoration and biodiversity project taking place at St Maul’s Graveyard. It overlooks the river Nore and has many historic graves. The work of initial cutting and cleaning has been completed. Further work will follow to include improving access. There is an extensive area of trees with good cover for wild life.
Launch at St Maul’s Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Help Showcase our Beautiful City………….Kilkenny
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.
Plant 1 million trees in one day: Kilkenny City takes part!
Kilkenny City is taking part in the “one million trees in one day” initiative. We are currently working with our City Authorities and Residents associations to identify and prepare suitable planting locations within our City. The tree planting is to take place during the period Friday 22nd March 2013 – Saturday 23rd March 2013. Planting will begin at 12 noon on Friday and will finish at 12 noon on Saturday.
River Nore Weir and extensive forest on the Canal walk close to Kilkenny City Centre. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The River Nore and associated wooded areas and meadows reach right into our City centre. The planting of new trees along the river Nore as part of this initiative will enhance our Environment and be of benefit to our wildlife and biodiversity.
If you wish to assist or volunteer on this initiative please contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com
Further information on the initiative can be found at www.onemilliontreesinoneday.com
Lidl sponsors KKB Flower Bulb planting initiative.
The KKB congratulate Lidl for their major sponsorship of our current Kilkenny City Flower bulb planting project with some 25,000 flower bulbs being planted throughout our City. A bulb for each of our citizens. these include Daffodils, Tulips, Iris, Anemone, Dahlias and Crocus.
Elaine Bradshaw, Hon. Secretary, Sean Leahy, Treasurer, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Darren Burke, Manager, Lidl, Waterford Road, Kilkenny handing over the bulbs to Mick Dooley and Brigid Brennan, Lacken Drive Residents Association. Picture: Michael Brophy.
Darren Burke, Manager, Lidl, Waterford Road, Kilkenny and Sean Leahy, Treasurer, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful flower bulb planting. Picture: Michael Brophy.
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful…………..because it is 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
Bud goes fly and walkabout
Bud back in the Castle Park pond. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Bud, a long term resident Swan of the Castle pond decided to fly out of the park and then go walk about in the last few days. A phone call from a local resident had reported a sighting of Bud in her garden. Mr Pat Durkin of Bird watch Ireland was joined by members of the KKB to find Bud. A search followed which found nothing but feathers. Later in the day Bud turned up in Dukesmeadows. Bud walked back with a large crowd from Dukesmeadows under the watchful direction of Pat Durkin.
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