The Big Big clean up! KKB working together, winning together

Posted on February 7, 2013 by KKB

A rolling series of “Big Big Clean up’s” are to take place through out Kilkenny City.

On the 2nd of February our first “Spring Clean” took place in the Fairways, Pococke, Ashfield, the Orchard, Roselawn and new Orchard. We had wonderful weather for the event.

If you want to volunteer to take part in our future “Big Big Clean ups” why not let us know at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com giving your contact details and mobile number.

Why not sign up for KKB’s text alert then you can ensure you are informed and just pick the date(s) that suit? Contact us on 086 2514041. We will text you with information on our future events.

Why not try Keep Kilkenny Beautiful on Facebook for the latest news!

Signs advertising the “Big Big clean up” were erected through out the area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Some of the large number of volunteers who took part in the Clean up. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

KKB Chairman David Fitzgerald erecting information sign. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Plant 1 million trees in one day: Kilkenny City takes part!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by KKB

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

Colourful bulbs being planted for everyone in our City

Posted on December 27, 2012 by KKB

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

Christmas Colour in Kilkenny

Posted on December 25, 2012 by KKB

Georgian colour on the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

: Castle Road park entrance. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Parliament st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

: Christmas Tree on the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny City honored at Tourism Town Awards Ceremony 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by KKB

Kilkenny City received a finalist award at the inaugural 2012 Bord Failte Tourism Towns award Ceremony which took place at the the Gibson Hotel in Dublin. The Event showcased the excellent tourist facilities and amenities in our City. The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee thank all of the volunteers and local groups who worked together to present Kilkenny City at its best to the Judges. Congratulations to Portmagee who received the overall winner award. The other finalist award winners included:

Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Clonakilty, Co Cork
Dundalk, Co Louth
Ennis, Co Clare
Killarney, Co Kerry
Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Trim, Co Meath
Westport, Co Mayo
Kilkenny City: a Sense of Place. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Autumn sun in Kilkenny

Posted on November 5, 2012 by KKB

Sun Clock 11am sun time 5th November at the River Nore Peace Park, Kilkenny November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful

Kilkenny Castle in the sun November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful

Oak tree in Kilkenny November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful

2012 Retail Excellence Award for Kilkenny City

Posted on October 23, 2012 by KKB

Kilkenny wins the Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) award 2012 for best City. This award recognises the excellent retail experience available in Kilkenny City. Our City has a compact retail central core and good parking. Kilkenny has excellent transport and road links from through out the Country.