Work continues at the Closh with the planting of 20,000 spring pollinator bulbs completed. we look forward to a colourful spring!
Category Archives: Landscape
Kilkenny Castle park visit June bank holiday
Kilkenny Castle park is a wonderful place to visit in June and soak up the summer sun.
Once through the main castle gate and into the grounds there is so much to see.
Visiting the formal gardens is always a treat.
Why not be a little bit more adventurous. Take one of the rambling forest walks and also enjoy the wild flower meadows. There has also been extensive new tree planting and an oak tree nursery has been established. The grounds are open to all (without entry fee) every day from early to late.
Kilkenny Countryside Park is open for visitors
Kilkenny Countryside Park is open for visitors. The former Kilkenny dump has been rehabilitated as the new country Park and is open to visitors. From the city centre cycle access can be via Bleach road, there is also parking available off the bleach road, adjacent to the park entrance at Castlecomer road or alternatively parking at Dunmore church and access the park via the historic mass path.A recycle centre is located adjacent all recycle items can be returned and segregated.
New planting is ongoing and attractive seating and activity centres for both young and old and our doggy friends are provided.There is even a hurling wall protecting the great hurling tradition of Kilkenny.
Hurling wall with two sides
There area also sustainable toilet facilities. the park closes each evening the time varies depending on the time of year. there is extensive new planting.
Butterflies on the Nore meadows
August is a good time to explore the River Nore meadows near Ossory bridge!
Enjoy summer in Kilkenny
It is pleasant to visit Kilkenny on these warm summer days!
Ducks on Newpark Marsh – click to view
Attractive St Johns church
When walking along John street you will come upon the very attractive St Johns Church. The parishioners summer flowering baskets have just been erected on the railings. The grounds are a green oasis and the pollinator friendly border planting within the grounds is attractive and colorful.
summer meadow flowers and flower beds in Kilkenny
Whether in the Castle park, along the river Nore meadows or waiting for a city bus, there is an opportunity to enjoy some pollinator friendly summer colour through out Kilkenny.
St Patrick’s Historic graveyard gets clean up
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to clean up st Patrick’s historic graveyard. the works included trimming back bushes and weeding the gravel path that meanders through the graveyard. the NIAH notes “A picturesque graveyard containing a collection of markers of artistic design significance exhibiting high quality stone masonry. A number of markers dating to the late seventeenth century represent an important element of the archaeological heritage of Kilkenny while serving as a reminder of the mass house, later a Catholic chapel that existed on site until the late eighteenth century”
For further information on the many historic grave stones within the grave yard see link- click here Kilkenny Archaeological society
summer colour in all of our wild flower areas
We have great wild flower colour this year. Good examples can be seen at Melville Heighes estate, Dukesmeadows and the Castle park
Slowly coming out of lockdown to a beautiful Kilkenny
Congratulations to our many volunteer pods who are keeping safe while they continue to work locally through out our city. also see our Facebook and twitter. Why not join one of our groups.
