The new Callan road city pop up park development has commenced. There is a 2 year programme of works and events planned. Invasive weeds are being removed. An insect reserve and wild flower garden area is to be protected. A survey of existing plants has been undertaken. Initial grass cutting of access paths and cleaning took place on mid summers day and this was followed by a KKB pop up BBQ!
As part of the KKB pilot estate development project Sycamores and Aylesbury residents association hosted a planter basket demonstration undertaken by Stuart Day of the KKB. The estate was recipient of the overall KKB Tidy Towns Estate award in 2013. Congratulation to all who took part in arranging the event.
Andrew getting the artwork right
before work started
The filling station is now pumping flower power!
KKB going Nationwide!! Check out the popular RTE program Wednesday 7th May at 7pm starring……………Kilkenny. Celebrating our amazing recent win as Failte Ireland’s top tourism town. We look forward to seeing you.
Mary Kennedy of RTE Nationwide with David Fitzgerald KKB Chairman and Nora Darcy KKB
The Rock Youth group is working with the KKB to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful!
There was a large gathering to review progress on the conservation work being undertaken at St Mary’s Church Graveyard. The Open Day was organised to give an opportunity to meet with the stonemasons, conservation specialists and archaeologists working on the project.
There will be a seminar on the overall conservation and restoration project at St Mary’s on the 13th April. For further information click here for link.
Presentation on stone work by Paul Tallis Building Contractor
Some of the Large attendance at the event.
City poster. This shows historic stone work within St Mary’s.
One of our City Welcome Ambassadors assisting with access to a historic crypt.
Why not come to visit Kilkenny City during our Medieval Week. there are lots of events. Further information at Kilkenny Medieval week.
