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Kilkenny Sub Aqua complete river Nore Clean up
Clean up completed, congratulations to the Kilkenny Sub Aqua club on their big river Nore clean up during 2016!
Kilkenny County Hall gardens look wonderful!
Our County Hall looks fantastic in the winter sun. Extensive work is under way on the attractive riverside gardens and paths. The River Nore walk also goes through the grounds. There is a free car park in the grounds at the weekend where you can start a wonderful river and city walk.
River Nore walk featured in Irish Times
The wonderful River Nore walk between Kilkenny and Bennettsbridge was featured in the Irish Times. The trail stretches for 11 km and starts at Canal square under Kilkenny Castle. There is also a very attractive loop and board walk starting at Canal square. this extends as far as the new pedestrian bridge at Ossory Bridge and back on the opposite river side. This loop which meanders through a wooded area along the river Nore is c.5km in length. The City Loop was only completed in 2014 and it is already very popular with visitors.
A start can be made at Kilkenny castle. The walk is directly under the imposing castle.
Under is a view of the extensively wooded valley between Kilkenny castle and Ossory bridge which forms the attractive walking loop close to the City.
Well done to Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club
The Sub Aqua Club did more than their fair share of helping keep their city beautiful with a huge effort from their members in cleaning up the river Nore during the week. Our river Nore is one of our city’s amazing resources and this group of dedicated volunteers collected much as a result of others not appreciating it. Throwing rubbish in the river does not make it disappear!!!!!! 
Paddlefest Kilkenny 2013
Paddlefest Kilkenny 2013 on the river Nore up from Kilkenny Castle. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Plant 1 million trees in one day: Kilkenny City takes part!
Kilkenny City is taking part in the “one million trees in one day” initiative. We are currently working with our City Authorities and Residents associations to identify and prepare suitable planting locations within our City. The tree planting is to take place during the period Friday 22nd March 2013 – Saturday 23rd March 2013. Planting will begin at 12 noon on Friday and will finish at 12 noon on Saturday.
River Nore Weir and extensive forest on the Canal walk close to Kilkenny City Centre. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The River Nore and associated wooded areas and meadows reach right into our City centre. The planting of new trees along the river Nore as part of this initiative will enhance our Environment and be of benefit to our wildlife and biodiversity.
If you wish to assist or volunteer on this initiative please contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com
Further information on the initiative can be found at www.onemilliontreesinoneday.com
Autumn sun in Kilkenny
Sun Clock 11am sun time 5th November at the River Nore Peace Park, Kilkenny November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful
Kilkenny Castle in the sun November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful
Oak tree in Kilkenny November 2012 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful
Kilkenny City, Home of the Kilkenny Arts Festival
Colourful butterfly along the River Nore. Copyright Pat & Mary Durkin
Kilkenny city provided a colourful welcome to all our visitors along the canal walk and river Nore.
Dukesmeadows wild flower meadow blooms
Dukesmeadows forms an extensive urban wild flower meadow close to the River Nore and within walking distance of Kilkenny City Centre. It is a haven for wildlife, insects and plants. it forms an attractive amenity for the residents of the area.
Dukesmeadows 7 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful