Launch on the Parade in Kilkenny by the Minister of the Environment Mr Phil Hogan of our Bin it your way! city initiative to encourage the responsible disposal of chewing gum.
Bin it your way! launch. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The KKB are proud to announce with St Kieran Street Traders the launch of Kilkenny 2012 “Tidy towns Project Street “. Kilkenny Mayor David Fitzgerald launched the project surrounded by colourful balloons on the 19th April on St Kieran street.
The KKB are proud to work with the St Kieran street traders to develop and promote the street which is located in the historic centre of the City. It is proposed to organise events during 2012 and showcase all of the best of Kilkenny in this pedestrianised street of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bars, bookshops and hairdressers.
Tidy Towns project street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Launch of Tidy Towns project street. 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.
Freebooters Football club join with the KKB to undertake cleanups in Kilkenny.
Freebooters girls team members with John Scott ( team manager) and Sean Leahy ( KKB Chairman) on a recent clean up in the Newpark area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Freebooters girls team members with John Delaney ( Team Coach) and Elaine Bradshaw ( KKB Secretary) on a recent clean up in the Hebron road area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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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.
KKB Bicycle float, St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.St Patrick's day
Mayor of Kilkenny at the St Patrick's day Parade Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
No dog fouling bicycle float ! St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
KKB Bicycle float St Patrick's day Kilkenny: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle goes green to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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
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.
Some of the large gathering at the City Hall. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Sean Leahy KKB Chairman, David Fitzgerald Mayor of Kilkenny, Elaine Bradshaw KKB Hon. secretary at the Launch