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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to visit Kilkenny on the 6th June.

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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to visit Kilkenny

The excitement is building in the medieval city of Kilkenny as the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful committee (KKB) , Kilkenny County Council and local residents prepare to welcome the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins on Saturday 6thJune. During his visit The President will unveil a plaque to celebrate the city’s victory in the National SuperValuTidyTowns Competition 2014.

The celebrations will kick off in Kilkenny Castle Park at 11am with entertainment provided by St Patrick’s Brass Band.  The President is due to arrive at 11.30.  He will meet members of the KKB committee, local residents, community representatives,  delegates from Kilkenny County Council and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Everyone in our City  is invited to attend Kilkenny’s Day of Celebration.

Speaking on the run up to the President’s visit Peter Bluett, Chairman of KKB  expressed his satisfaction  at the success of Kilkenny City. He noted that receiving the  National Award was hard won and victory in the Competition was therefore even  sweeter and to be savoured.

This is   the second time  that Kilkenny has won the overall title; the last time was in 1985.  Since  then the  drive and determination to keep the community flourishing has remained constant.  In  2014, Kilkenny scooped an impressive five awards including: National Award Winner, Irelands Tidiest Large Urban Centre Award, a Gold Medal Award, the South East Regional Award and a Best in County Award.

Speaking about the visit, Mr John Mulholland, Acting Chief Executive of Kilkenny County Council noted that Kilkenny’s ongoing success in Tidy Towns is the result of great community collaboration and great team work – just like Kilkenny hurling!  The overall National Tidy Towns Award is testament to the selfless efforts of the ‘Keep Kilkenny Beautiful’ Committee supported by the investment of substantial resources by Kilkenny County Council.”

For further information on the Presidential visit to Kilkenny on the 6th June click here

 

Gateway to Kilkenny

Gateway to Kilkenny

 

South Eastern Regional Awards take place at Kilkenny Castle

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Kilkenny City received the Gold Medal award

Accepting the Gold Medal Award, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director; Alma Pegg, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government. (photo KKB)

Kilkenny City hosted the South Eastern Regional awards of the Tidy towns on the  4th November 2013. The  event took place at the Parade Tower located in the Historic Kilkenny Castle complex. Kilkenny City  received the Tidy towns  County Award, Tidy towns Gold Medal, the Bord Failte Tourist Town nomination award  and the South east regional award at the event.

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Kilkenny  city receives the South east Regional award  2013. Accepting the South East Regional Award, sponsored by REPAK Ireland, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Bill Collins, REPAK Ltd; David FitzGerald, Chairman of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government.(photo: KKB)

Accepting the Tourism Towns Award, sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Gary Breen, Fáilte Ireland; Nora Darcy, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government.

Accepting the Tourism Towns Award, sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Gary Breen, Fáilte Ireland; Nora Darcy, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government. (photo: Pat Moore)

Accepting the County Award on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director; Peter Bluett, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government

Accepting the County Award on behalf of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards Ceremony on November 4th in Kilkenny Castle, were [L to R] Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director; Peter Bluett, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful; Phil Hogan T.D. Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government (photo Pat Moore)

 

Savour Kilkenny Festival of Food

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Kilkenny Castle park – Savour Kilkenny Autumn festival of food: Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Savour Kilkenny Festival of Food took place on the Mayors walk and the Parade over the October Bank Holiday Weekend. The Blue skies and the autumnal  weather was enjoyed by a large number of  visitors as they visited the many food stands and events taking place.

Kilkenny Castle – Savour Kilkenny autumn festival of food: Copyright KKB