Sometimes because it lies in the shadow of the imposing Kilkenny castle, this Gate Lodge on Canal Square is often overlooked by Kilkenny Residents……but it is well worth a look.
Help put down more Kilkenny roots……..
Time to put down some extra roots for us and future generations………..how? By taking part in the “One million trees in one day “project. Planting is to take place in Dukes Meadows and Bishop Meadows. This project has been postponed nationally until the 27th April, we will provide updates on where to meet and times closer to the event. All are welcome, one day of work, years of reward!!!
Contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com or check out http://www.onemilliontreesinoneday.com/index.html
Planting for the Future
Tree planting this Saturday morning 9th March 2013 at 10am in the Lake School, Michael street. All Welcome.
KKB congratulates CBS students on their Website
The Tidy Towns competition is about everyone taking an interest and pride in their own place by not just words but actions. A major part of this is demonstrating what it is we are trying to protect from buildings to wildlife. KKB would like to congratulate 3 CBS students who have designed an amazing website aimed at promoting wildlife to primary and secondary students in a unique and informative way.
Why not check out for more information. www.ecoploring.com 
Woodies supports Tidytowns in Kilkenny
Woodies DIY Kilkenny has joined forces with Keep Kilkenny Beautiful to enhance our City and County.
Crocus on Golf links Road. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Generous sponsorship of Bulbs by Woodies has facilitated the distribution by the KKB of a colorful range of flowering bulbs to primary and secondary Schools and other groups throughout our City and County.
These included St Patrick’s boys school, John of God, St Canice’s, St John’s senior, Kilkenny College, the Model school, the City Vocational School on New street and the SOS on the Callan Rd.
The KKB also cooperates with Tidy town’s committees through out County Kilkenny. Flowering bulbs were distributed by the KKB in January to Goresbridge, Thomastown, Coon, Urlingford and Inistoge Tidy Towns Committees to help give spring and summer colour.
St Maul’s Graveyard restoration & Biodiversity Project
February saw the completion of the first phase of the restoration and biodiversity project taking place at St Maul’s Graveyard. It overlooks the river Nore and has many historic graves. The work of initial cutting and cleaning has been completed. Further work will follow to include improving access. There is an extensive area of trees with good cover for wild life.
Launch at St Maul’s Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The Big Big Clean up comes to Bennettsbridge road!
The BIG BIG Clean Up
On BENNETTSBRIDGE ROAD,
KKB want your help for a litter pick and clean-up of your road this Saturday 16th February between 10am and 12.00 midday. The KKB clean-up team will be meeting at the Black Quarry Service station. Everyone, young and old is welcome. KKB will provide all equipment including litter pickers, sacks, gloves, hi vis jackets.
Help Kilkenny win Tidy Towns 2013.
Contact: David 086 2514041 or find us on facebook or email us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com
for further information:
www.keepkilkennybeautiful.com
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Help Showcase our Beautiful City………….Kilkenny
Calling all Kilkenny Secondary school students. We are trying for another All-Ireland, (because we all know you can never have too many!). This time its the Tidy Towns all-Ireland. Why not get involved by sending us a photo showcasing the bio-diversity of our city and have the chance to get yourself a 75 euro, 50 euro or 25euro All for one Voucher.
Free Electrical Recycling in Kilkenny City
Free Electrical Recycling takes place in Kilkenny City 10-4pm on Saturday March 9th at Cilin hill Mart and 23rd February 2013 at DID Electrical.
Recycle in Kilkenny City
The Big Big clean up! KKB working together, winning together
A rolling series of “Big Big Clean up’s” are to take place through out Kilkenny City.
On the 2nd of February our first “Spring Clean” took place in the Fairways, Pococke, Ashfield, the Orchard, Roselawn and new Orchard. We had wonderful weather for the event.
If you want to volunteer to take part in our future “Big Big Clean ups” why not let us know at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com giving your contact details and mobile number.
Why not sign up for KKB’s text alert then you can ensure you are informed and just pick the date(s) that suit? Contact us on 086 2514041. We will text you with information on our future events.
Why not try Keep Kilkenny Beautiful on Facebook for the latest news!
Signs advertising the “Big Big clean up” were erected through out the area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Some of the large number of volunteers who took part in the Clean up. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
KKB Chairman David Fitzgerald erecting information sign. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful