On Saturday the 6th of June 2015 we celebrated the success of Kilkenny City as overall winner in the 2014 Supervalue National TidyTowns Competition. This event took place at Kilkenny Castle Park.
We were honoured to welcome the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins to Kilkenny for the unveiling of the National overall 2014 TidyTowns winner’s Plaque.
There was musical entertainment by St Patricks Brass and Reed Band in Kilkenny Castle Park to welcome the guests.
Many thanks to Stephanie McDermott for taking the following photographs of the event. (Photographs copyright Stephanie McDermott)
President Higgins with Peter Bluett Chairman KKB on arrival at Kilkenny Castle
Edwina Grace MC for the Event.
Peter Bluett, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Chairman speaks on behalf of Kilkenny City.
Presentation to Sabina Higgins of flowers by Ebony Masuku
Presentation to President Higgins of Jerpoint Crystal Bowl by Thea Harte.
President Higgins unveils the overall TidyTowns award plaque.
Members of the KKB team with President Higgins and Sabina Higgins
Junior Litter Wardens from Newpark Close Estate and Loreto Lane Project Girls with President Higgins and Sabina Higgins.
President Higgins speaks to the assembled crowd
Some of the large crowd attending the event in the Beautiful Kilkenny Castle park.
Dynamica Quartet from St Canice’s Primary school following their recital for President Higgins and Sabina Higgins.
Under is a plan showing the location of the event.
City plan showing location of presentation at Kilkenny Castle.