A Michelin star has arrived in Kilkenny City, Congratulations to Campagne!
Local Kilkenny produce after a warm summer !
Congratulations to Campagne Restaurant
Sustainable Roundabout gives colour in September
Kilkenny City wins in National Tidy Towns 2013
Kilkenny City has performed very strongly in the 2013 National Tidy Towns competition. Presentations took place in Dublin on the 9th September 2013. Receiving a total of 313 marks, Kilkenny was placed just 3 marks behind the overall National Tidy Town winner Moynalty, Co Meath. Chairman David Fitzgerald complemented the hard work and commitment of the Citizens of Kilkenny, City Authorities and the many Voluntary Organisations in achieving such a result for Kilkenny City.
Kilkenny city received the following awards:
- South East Regional Award
- Gold Medal
- County Award
- Tourism Towns Award
KKB Committee celebrate following the National awards presentations 2013
Kilkenny improved a total of 4 marks in the following categories.
- Overall development approach.
- Landscaping.
- Litter control.
- Roads streets and back areas.
For further information on our City’s 2013 Report (link). National Tidy Towns
Late Summer with colourful flowers and insects in Kilkenny
Kilkenny is tidiest Irish City in latest Ibal nationwide survey
The latest Ibal anti-litter survey places Kilkenny as the tidiest City in Ireland with a “Cleaner than European Norms” rating. Kilkenny came 2nd in Ireland in the overall rankings behind Cavan town.
“Congratulations to the citizens and local authority of Kilkenny – an excellent result – what is noticeable about Kilkenny and other very high ranking towns / cities is the great care that is taken in the overall presentation of the environment and it is not just about litter.
Free recycle collection at Cillin Hill, 28th September
The last Kilkenny City electrical collection for 2013 will take place on the 28th of Sept 2013 in Cillin Hill. Recycle your household electrical waste (WEEE) for free. Remember if you miss this date – you can bring your household electrical waste to Dunmore Recycling Centre free of charge all year around!
Improving the State of Kilkenny!
State Streets Bank employees show their committement to Kilkenny. A great Clean-up job, from a great team. The end is judging is nearly in sight! Many thanks to all.
KKB working together, winning together.
Arts Festival colour is blooming great in Kilkenny
Blooms for Kilkenny Arts festival
Kilkenny ranked friendliest City in Europe
Kilkenny welcomes you to the friendliest City in Europe and the 9th friendliest city in the World. The Conde Nast travel Magazine readers survey recently confirmed Kilkenny as Europe’s friendliest city.
Why not come and enjoy a visit to our beautiful City!
Saint Canice
A Kilkenny Hero
One of Kilkenny’s unsung hero’s. Many of you may see Frank picking up litter around the Loughboy area on a regular basis. Regular group pick ups are organised by KKB but there are also an amazing handful of people who do pick ups individually in their own area. Thanks Frank for Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful!