Category Archives: Cityscape

Kilkenny station looks its best for RPSI Steam Train visit !

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Kilkenny welcomed the Rail Preservation Society of Ireland RPSI to McDonagh Station Kilkenny on a sunny Saturday 10th September 2011.  A large crowd welcomed the steam train. The train was drawn by  veteran steam engine No 186 class J15 built in 1879. It was   in service until 1964 and is  now  operated by the RPSI.   For  more information on the RPSI    www.steamtrainsireland.com

Kilkenny welcomes the train. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Colourful flowers at Kilkenny station complement the steam engine colours. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Steam and smoke at the Kilkenny Footbridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Flower displays in city

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There are many beautiful flower displays in Kilkenny this year. The City parks department continue to provide new and vibrant displays of great colour.

Hanging Baskets on High street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful.

Display at entrance to Cashel Downs estate Waterford rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful.

TriGrandPrix Triathlon Kilkenny 2011

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The TriGrandPrix  Triathlon Kilkenny took place on Saturday 23rd July 2011.  The City looked its best as  the competitors swam the river Nore through the city centre, ran in the Castle Park and river side walks, and cycled   from the Castle Park into the fertile countryside as far as Bennettsbridge to the south of the City and back.  The City Centre was crowded with visitors, the Cafes were full and the sun shone.

Kilkenny Castle the centrepoint of the 2011 TriGrandPrix in the City. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny Midsummer 2011

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On our longest day, 21st June 2011,  a walk through our beautiful  city late in the evening.

Kilkenny Castle. Copyright :Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

St Marys Cathedral in the evening sky. Copyright :Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle from Green's Bridge reflected in the river nore. Copyright :Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Kilkenny castle main gate. Copyright :Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Die Colles Pferdetränke Kilkenny

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Blick von der Parade Richtung High Strasse, Die Colles Pferdetränke ist auf der Parade. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Die Colles Pferdetränke
1902 hat der Tierschutzverein Kilkenny die Erstellung einer Kalksteintränke zu einem Preis von 58 Pfund und 5 Schilling in Auftrag gegeben. Die Tränke wurde von Herrn Colles, Kalkwerke Maddoxtown, angefertigt.
Einzigartig ist, dass Pferde aus dem Haupttrog und Hunde aus den drei kleineren unteren Becken trinken können.

Mayor of Kilkenny

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Mayor of Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The Mayor of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny St Patrick’s Parade 2011.  Kilkenny has been a city since 1609 when it was given a charter. For more information, see Kilkenny400.ie

Our current mayor follows a proud tradition. There has been the position of Sovereign/Mayor in Kilkenny for many centuries. The earliest recorded Sovereign was Robert Palmer in 1282.  Since then there is an  unbroken record of the first citizen each year. In 1609 following the receipt of the City charter, the first Mayor was  Thomas Ley (until Michaelmas) and then Robert Rothe.   For two years 1655-1656 Daniel Axtell  was military governor in the city.

KKB distributes trees to Kilkenny

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During March the KKB distributed a large number trees through out the city for planting by community groups, residents associations and other groups.  The  KKB wish to thank O’Loughlin Gaels GAA club for facilitating the distribution of trees from  their car park on the 12th March 2011. There was a range of tree types including Birch, wild cherry and mountain ash. The planting of these trees will add to the city amenity and will also  provide food and cover for wild life.

Trees being assembled for distribution by the KKB 12th March 2011. Copyright: Keep kilkenny Beautiful.

Newly planted tree at Dukesmeadows following the tree distribution by the KKB. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful