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National Bike week and Trail Kilkenny

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On Saturday 23rd June a large number of events with the theme  “fun and active family day” which included  walking and cycling  took place centered on the Parade in the City. A Family cycle commenced from the Parade to tour the City using the extensive network of cycle lanes. there was also a guided walking tour of the new river Nore board walk. Bicycle checks were undertaken and displays of bicycles, electric bicycles and electric cars were also on the Parade.

Trail Kilkenny stand on the Parade. There are maps available of the various attractive walks in the City and county . Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Preparing bicycle for cycle at stand on the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

Think-Talk-Do: “you think” Youth Group

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"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth, Painting a site hoarding: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The KKB have received considerable help from Ossory Youth and their “You Think” Youth group. The current project includes the painting of hoardings on a derelict site located at Walkin street. This will improve the environment for the residents in the area. The group has a strong interest  on what is going on in Kilkenny.  They have a motto of “Think, Talk, Do”.  the group is lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader.

"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader with Sean Leahy, Chairman KKB : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Fishing on the river Nore

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The river Nore flows through the centre of Kilkenny forming an attractive river wildlife and green area. There are a number of weirs and rock water falls which provides an attractive fishing area for our birds! There are a number of grey herons living and feeding along  the river Nore in the area of the City.

Fishing on the river Nore. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Attractive street paving at Dean street

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Work has been recently completed in providing a seating and pedestrian priority area on Dean street adjacent to St Canice’s Church.   Attractive paving and sets have been provided with Kilkenny limestone  trims.

Attractive sets at entrance to St Canice's church. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Historic Kilkenny Limestone

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The History of Kilkenny can be seen in its Kilkenny limestone through out the City.

Gate to St Mary's Church graveyard, St Marys Lane. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Limestone wall to Kilkenny Castle Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The city Wall location is marked on Ormond road, in both Irish and English, this section is dated 1275. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Ormonde College, Ormonde rd., Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

St Patrick’s Day in Kilkenny 2012

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KKB Bicycle float, St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.St Patrick's day

Mayor of Kilkenny at the St Patrick's day Parade Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

No dog fouling bicycle float ! St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

KKB Bicycle float St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

Heritage open day at Kilkenny Castle

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Heraldic Banners and flags of the Butler Family decorate the Castle. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The 2012 Castle Heritage open day took place on the 11 March 2012. There was a large attendance at the Castle which was open without charge to the public. There were a number of exhibitions including a display of historic Kilkenny City documents  including the Liber Primus Kilkennieness 1231-1537, our city’s earliest book recording events of the Corporation of Kilkenny.

Traditional Horse drawn Coach in the Castle Park Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful