Newpark Marsh was the meeting point for our Saturday work groups, trimming and planting weeding and painting, congratulations to all for the hard work through out our city.
KKB out and about
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Colour on a 2Km walk
Why not enjoy the beauty around you, as spring unfolds!
Kilkenny wins B of I National Enterprise Town Award 2019
Congratulation to all on the hard work undertaken by the National Enterprise Town Award committee who in turn were supported by many organisations and volunteers from through out our City, this included the Kilkenny PPN (Kilkenny Public Participation Network) and Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
This is a fantastic achievement for Kilkenny, there were over 70 Communities in the running, Kilkenny were victorious in winning the overall prize at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards 2019 including a cash prize of €33,000.
This win is indicative of the hard work and dedication of many businesses and enterprises throughout the city but also our community spirit which is at the heart of everything we do. It is important that local enterprises and community groups are supported in their efforts to create jobs and a sustainable future for their communities.
Pictured representing Kilkenny at the 2019 Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards are Noel Sherry, Mary O’Hanlon, Maurice O’Connor (PPN Secretariat and Community Radio), Deirdre Dunne, Mayor Martin Brett, Marion Acreman, Colette Byrne, Fiona Deegan, Minister John Paul Phelan, John Hurley, Peter Chap Cleere, Cllr Deirdre Cullen, Deirdre Shine, Bank of Ireland, JJ Keyes, Head of Kilkenny, Bank of Ireland
Kilkenny City wins gold at Tidy towns Awards 2019
Congratulations to Glaslough Co Monaghan on their winning of the overall National Tidy Towns award 2019 with 346. Congratulations also to Terryglass Co Tipperary on their south east Regional Award on 344 points.
Kilkenny City received a total of 342 points, a rise at five points on our 2018 score. We were 2nd under category H large urban centre award.
In addition to receiving the County Award and a Gold medal, Kilkenny City is honoured to have also received a runner-up award under the sustainable development award category for the River Nore walk and also the All Ireland Pollinator Plan local authority pollinator award under the large town category for the south-east of Ireland.
Click here for a link to the Kilkenny city Tidy Towns report for 2019. This is one of the most comprehensive reports received many years for our city. We are currently starting to analyse the report which sets out many helpful comments, recommendations and guidance in relation to the future development of our City.
Sunny and warm September Medieval Marathon afternoon in Kilkenny
Medieval Marathon in full swing
Castle Park
Sub Aqua keeps Kilkenny trim
The Kilkenny Sub-Aqua Club Search & Rescue Unit joined with the Kilkenny Motor Club Show on last Sunday to host the annual Vintage and Classic Motor Show /field day in Kilkenny. Keeping Kilkenny Clean was part of the aims with a picker team also working throughout the event. A great day was had by all.
Sub Aqua club members Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful
Arts Festival Kilkenny
On the Parade! Kilkenny arts festival 
Welcome to Bob Dylan and Neil Young – Nowlan Park
Welcome to all Bob Dylan and Neil Young fans to Kilkenny. We need you keep Kilkenny Beautiful and take your litter home. Why not take time to enjoy the amazing wildflowers along many of our roads including the city ring road.
look out for our KKB cat!
Resident associations undertaking summer estate cleanups
There are over 80 resident areas and resident associations in Kilkenny City working to keep their areas clean and creating attractive areas to live. KKB support associations through out the year with advise and equipment as required.
Congratulations to Talbot’s Court residents were out in force this week to keep their area in top condition.
If help or advice is required why not call or email KKB!
Large gathering at Castle Park nature walk
There was a very large gathering at the Castle park evening nature walk lead by Pat Durkin of Birdwatch Ireland, an informative evening was had by all.
