Kilkenny city has received a clean bill of health from ibal (Irish Business Against Litter) following its latest survey of some 53 towns and cities through out Ireland this Summer. Mr Sean Leahy Keep Kilkenny Beautiful chairman has complimented the excellent work undertaken this year by all elements of community.
The Parade and Kilkenny Castle August 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The historic Kilkenny Castle which was built in 1195 continues to be an impressive structure overlooking the river Nore and the City.
Main entrance to Kilkenny Castle from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle from the Castle Park mid-summers day 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
River Nore viewing point on the Dublin road approach to Kilkenny City. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
View from the south east of Kilkenny Castle which dominates the river Nore. The Nore linear park and its extensive wooded walks and wild flower meadows extend right into the city centre. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The Black Abbey church founded in 1225 is the focal point of Black Abbey square and the Abbey street area. Adjacent are elements of the medieval Kilkenny City walls and the Black Freren Gate, which is the sole remaining Kilkenny City gate still in place. There are wonderful walks through the medieval streets and lanes in this historic quarter of Kilkenny City.
Black Abbey from Abbey street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Black Abbey square. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Abbey street and Black Freren Gate, Kilkenny Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Colourful flowers on Black Abbey square. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny marble colours our City.
The historic Kilkenny courthouse which has recently been restored is located on Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Saint John's Church, John street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle from The Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Saint Canice's Cathedral and the early christian round tower : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle faces the Castle Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.Rothe House, Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Bollard's St Kieran st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Bridge View, John's Quay, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Park Villa, Castlecomer road. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
San Antonio, Castlecomer Road. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Throughout the City many of our B+B’s and guest houses are helping to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Blooms on Johns Bridge and Tynan's Bridge House, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
High street, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The City gardeners have presented a wonderful range of colourful flower displays through out the City. It is a delight to walk through our medieval streets and enjoy the blooms !
City Hall, High steet, Kilkenny. High street, Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
High street blooms. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
There is flower power colour throughout Kilkenny City this summer.
Flower display on the historic city Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Flower Baskets provide colour on the railings of St. John's church, John st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Flower display on upper John street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Kilkenny Castle rose garden with view across of the round tower and Cathedral of St Canice in the distance Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The Canal Square and City Parade urban areas have received a nomination in the current RIAI Annual Irish Architecture Award ( Public Choice Award section). The Parade, our premier public space has become a firm favourite for visitors and citizens alike. The wide car free pedestrianised public space forms a new link between the City centre and Kilkenny Castle. The provision of bicycle stands has encouraged the use of bicycles in the City.
Photographs June 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kells Road roundabout 2009 (copyright KKB)
Coordinated and landscape architect designed roundabouts are being upgraded throughout the city. The planting of our 16 city roundabouts continue. There are still some sponsorships available. For further information contact the KKB (see our contacts section on this site) or contact the City parks department at Kilkenny County hall, John st. Kilkenny.The roundabouts create colourful vistas through out the city.
The distinct and varied designs are adjusted to suit the location. they also act as colourful references in our compact urban fabric.