An official tree planting took place at Castle Park on the 13th February. The Event was  to honour the achievement of Kilkenny City in winning the overall Large urban Centre award for two consecutive  years 2010 and 2011 in the National Tidy Towns Competition.

KKB chairman Mr Sean Leahy  welcomed all to the event, Kilkenny Mayor Mr David Fitzgerald acknowledged the tremendous efforts made by Kilkenny City over the last number of years in Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful.

Mayor planting Himalaya Birch tree. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Unveiling of Kilkenny Limestone plaque to commemorate the achievement of National Large Urban Centre Awards 2010 and 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The  planting of trees is  a fitting  gesture as part of the winter tree planting season.

Official tree planting. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful