National Bike week and Trail Kilkenny

Posted on June 23, 2012 by KKB

On Saturday 23rd June a large number of events with the theme “fun and active family day” which included walking and cycling took place centered on the Parade in the City. A Family cycle commenced from the Parade to tour the City using the extensive network of cycle lanes. there was also a guided walking tour of the new river Nore board walk. Bicycle checks were undertaken and displays of bicycles, electric bicycles and electric cars were also on the Parade.

Trail Kilkenny stand on the Parade. There are maps available of the various attractive walks in the City and county . Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Preparing bicycle for cycle at stand on the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Think bike – smarter travel Kilkenny

Posted on June 22, 2012 by KKB

Smarter Travel Kilkenny 2012: Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Smarter Travel Kilkenny, the use of Bicycles is sustainable. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Smarter Travel Kilkenny, there are many cycle routes through out the City . Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Smarter Travel Kilkenny, go with the flow!. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Think-Talk-Do: “you think” Youth Group

Posted on June 18, 2012 by KKB

"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth, Painting a site hoarding: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The KKB have received considerable help from Ossory Youth and their “You Think” Youth group. The current project includes the painting of hoardings on a derelict site located at Walkin street. This will improve the environment for the residents in the area. The group has a strong interest on what is going on in Kilkenny. They have a motto of “Think, Talk, Do”. the group is lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader.

"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader with Sean Leahy, Chairman KKB : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden in Summer

Posted on June 17, 2012 by KKB

View of River Nore from Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

View of Kilkenny Castle and Rose Garden. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

View of Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Lakeside swans and signets

Posted on June 12, 2012 by KKB

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

Fishing on the river Nore

Posted on June 7, 2012 by KKB

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

Attractive street paving at Dean street

Posted on June 4, 2012 by KKB

Work has been recently completed in providing a seating and pedestrian priority area on Dean street adjacent to St Canice’s Church. Attractive paving and sets have been provided with Kilkenny limestone trims.

Attractive sets at entrance to St Canice's church. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

St. Mary’s Church Historic graveyard opens to the public

Posted on June 1, 2012 by KKB

The Historic St Mary’s Church graveyard was officially opened to the public by our Mayor on the 1st June 2012.

A detailed conservation plan for the graveyard was completed in 2003. The opening of the graveyard is a step in the overall conservation plan for the Church and Graveyard. The church was founded some time before 1205 within the historic core of Kilkenny City.

There will be tours of the graveyard available through out the summer 2012.