Heritage open day at Kilkenny Castle

Heraldic Banners and flags of the Butler Family decorate the Castle. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The 2012 Castle Heritage open day took place on the 11 March 2012. There was a large attendance at the Castle which was open without charge to the public. There were a number of exhibitions including a display of historic Kilkenny City documents  including the Liber Primus Kilkennieness 1231-1537, our city’s earliest book recording events of the Corporation of Kilkenny.

Traditional Horse drawn Coach in the Castle Park Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Tree planting at Castle park

An official tree planting took place at Castle Park on the 13th February. The Event was  to honour the achievement of Kilkenny City in winning the overall Large urban Centre award for two consecutive  years 2010 and 2011 in the National Tidy Towns Competition.

KKB chairman Mr Sean Leahy  welcomed all to the event, Kilkenny Mayor Mr David Fitzgerald acknowledged the tremendous efforts made by Kilkenny City over the last number of years in Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful.

Mayor planting Himalaya Birch tree. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Unveiling of Kilkenny Limestone plaque to commemorate the achievement of National Large Urban Centre Awards 2010 and 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

The  planting of trees is  a fitting  gesture as part of the winter tree planting season.

Official tree planting. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Happy Christmas 2011 from Kilkenny

Entrance gate from the Parade into Kilkenny Castle at Christmas 2011

View of St Marys Cathedral from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Design centre: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle christmas tree. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Tidy Towns judging of Kilkenny under way

The National tidy towns 2011 competition   is currently under way. Judging of Kilkenny City is likely to commence over the next few days!

Mr Sean Leahy KKB  Chairman  urge  all in the city to make an extra effort over the next 8 week to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful!

Castle Park Kilkenny May 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

Kilkenny at Christmas

Kilkenny is a visitors delight over Christmas.

The newly completed Parade provides a fitting location for the Christmas tree this year. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Christmas market located on the Parade close to Kilkenny Castle.Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

City Hall on High street in the festive season! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle on ice! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

St John's Church, John street in the winter sun! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful