The red admiral butterfly is very particular about the flower it visits! A sunny afternoon in early September on Circular road there are some very popular flowers that get more than their fair share of butterfly attention.
Butterflies enjoying the sun on Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies in Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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 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
Shall we round them up. Copyright: Pat & Mary Durkin
Are they all lined up. Copyright: Pat & Mary Durkin
On the way back to the water. Copyright: Pat & Mary Durkin
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
Kilkenny is fortunate to have a number of very attractive lake and marsh habitats within the City. Lakeside is currently springing to life. to assist the wild fowl a floating nesting area has been put in place and also a small island had been planted. Currently there are a pair of swans nesting, they and the other wild foul are working hard to prepare their nests.
Composting Seminar 2nd April 2012 Millennium Court Community Centre, Hebron Rd., 10am-1pm
Turning Kitchen Waste into compost made easy!
Using a Home composter reduces waste and is environmentally friendly. Learn also simple ways to attract wildlife into your garden.
All are welcome, please ring the County Environmental officer at 056-7794470 to book a place.
An extensive new river Nore board walk has opened for use. It is now possible to walk down the Canal walk from Canal square, cross Ossory Bridge and return along the new Lacken Board walk back to the City Centre. This major development enhances the extensive amenities already available along the river Nore in both the Greens Bridge and Ossory bridge directions.
New bird float launched at Castle park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful