Category Archives: Clean Ups

Spruce for Bruce

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Be part of the big “Spruce for Bruce”! In late July many extra eyes will be ón Kilkenny as Bruce Springsteen finishes his world tour in Nolan Park. We want to ensure that our city is highlighted in the best possible light so the County Council is offering a draw prize of  2 FREE TICKETS . How do you win this amazing prize????? Simply help out at any of the KKB Clean-Ups, sign the sheet, and you are entered. The more clean-ups that you help out at the more times your name will be entered. If you are not in you can’t win!

Last Saturday the volunteers who turned up at the Circular Road clean-up were entered. A fantastic job was done by all.circular1 circular2 circular3

An Taisce national Spring clean 2013

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The An Taisce national Spring clean litter pick along with the Council staff volunteers  takes place next Monday evening at 7pm in Hotel Kilkenny car park. KKB are supporting the effort so all help is appreciated. For further information email us mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com  or 0862514041.

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The Big Big Clean up comes to Bennettsbridge road!

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The BIG BIG Clean Up
On BENNETTSBRIDGE ROAD,

KKB want your help for a litter pick and clean-up of your road this Saturday 16th February between 10am and 12.00 midday. The KKB clean-up team will be meeting at the Black Quarry Service station. Everyone, young and old is welcome. KKB will provide all equipment including litter pickers, sacks, gloves, hi vis jackets.
Help Kilkenny win Tidy Towns 2013.

Contact: David 086 2514041 or find us on facebook or email us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com

for further information:
www.keepkilkennybeautiful.com

KKB Kilkenny cat, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Keep Kilkenny Beautiful. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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

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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

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

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

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

 

Kilkenny wins overall Ibal award for 2012

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Kilkenny City receives the overall national Irish Business Against Litter (Ibal) award for 2012.  We  also congratulate Killarney and Cavan for their achievement in reaching the final shortlist.

View of River Nore and John’s Bridge from Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful