The extensive habitat improvements and work on biodiversity in Kilkenny is giving results.
Hawks patrol the skies of Kilkenny. Can you identify the species of hawk photographed by one of our Junior KKB Members in early spring 2011.
We look forward to hearing from you. You can contact the KKB from this web site at our “Leave a reply section” Good Luck!
Hawk at Dukesmeadow, early spring 2011. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The KKB Children’s 2011 art competition is called “Make a Litterbug” competition for primary (5th Class) and secondary schools (Transition Year). The competition required students to form teams of up to 3 students to build their concept of a litterbug using recycled material only. The “Bug” could be no wider than 750mm and 1500mm high. The winning entry was judged to be the “Litterbug” that best demonstrates the reduce, reuse, recycle principle. The entries were required to target their message to their own age group and consider the impact of waste on their school, community and Kilkenny.
Fifth Class St. Patrick's De la Salle Boys Primary school winning entry, May 2011. Copyright : St. Patrick's De la Salle Boys Primary school
Fifth Class St. Patrick's De la Salle Boys Primary school winning entry, May 2011. Copyright: St. Patrick's De la Salle Boys Primary school
Litterbug winners from Fifth Class St. Patrick's De la Salle Boys Primary school with their teacher Mrs Reade and KKB members following the award of prizes, May 2011. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Litter bug winner made by D Galster, O Nickelson, J Coogan of transition year CBS secondary school Kilkenny under direction of C Cahill Art teacher. Copyright: CBS secondary school
Each school was required to choose a winner from within the entries in the school. The winning school entry will be put on public display in the city. The overall winners won ipod nanos for each team member.
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 has launched the National Spring Clean campaign 2011 with all of the city stakeholders.
A major clean up campaign has already commenced through out our City. Regular clean ups are being organised by the KKB in conjunction with local residential and community groups.
All groups who require assistance or support in relation to organising their own clean ups can contact the KKB for advice and help. The KKB also thank the large number of volunteers on our clean up Kilkenny text list who respond to our regular calls for assistance.
Official Launch of Kilkenny National Spring clean 2011, lead by our Mayor Martin Brett. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Official Launch of Kilkenny National Spring clean 2011 which took place at Bishops meadows. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
"Earth Hour" Dukesmeadow Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The WWF Earth Hour was celebrated in the Kilkenny communities of Melville Heights and Dukesmeadows on Saturday the 26th March at 8.30 p.m. A large crowd of residents and visitors turned out to launch sky lanterns into the night sky. The evening was still and cloudless. The neighbouring houses has their lights turned off. The launched lanterns formed a constellation of star like globes rising into the still evening. The event was organised by Kilkenny Local Authorities Environmental section in conjunction with Keep Kilkenny Beautiful and promoting a sustainable future in harmony with nature for all in our City.
Celebrating earth hour in Kilkenny! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Lanterns in the night sky. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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.
Newly planted tree at Dukesmeadows following the tree distribution by the KKB. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
It was reported today that president Obama may visit Kilkenny during his official visit to Ireland in May 2011. On behalf of Kilkenny City the Keep kilkenny Beautiful Committee look forward to extending a warm welcome to President Obama.
Work is already underway in preparing Kilkenny for the 2011 National tidy Towns Competition. In 2010 kilkenny achieved a gold medal and was also awarded the title of Best large urban centre in the country.
A tomb in the historic St Canice’s Cathedral has the remains of Bishop John Kearney (c.1742–1813), who was Mr Obama’s great-great-great-granduncle. He became provost of Trinity College Dublin in 1799 and was bishop of Ossory 1806-1813. His home in Kilkenny was the historic Bishops palace which is located adjacent to the cathedral and still in use to day by the Heritage council.
Kilkenny Castle park with spring flowers. Copyright: KeeKilkenny Cat in the Parade. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Market on the Parade St Patrick's day. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Kilkenny Cat in the Parade. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
New year greetings for 2011 from the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee!
We celebrate the success of Kilkenny City, Gold medal winner and also National winner for large urban centre in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2010.
The KKB have many projects and enhancements planned for Kilkenny in 2011.
Come and explore our City of Kilkenny in 2011. We look forward to your visit!
Sean Leahy
Chairman Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee
St. Canice's steps, Dean street, Kilkenny with St. Canice's Cathedral and historic round tower in the background.
The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee wish to thank all in Kilkenny for the tremendous support received through out the past year. Best wishes to all for Christmas 2010!.
