Kilkenny station looks its best for RPSI Steam Train visit !

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Kilkenny welcomed the Rail Preservation Society of Ireland RPSI to McDonagh Station Kilkenny on a sunny Saturday 10th September 2011.  A large crowd welcomed the steam train. The train was drawn by  veteran steam engine No 186 class J15 built in 1879. It was   in service until 1964 and is  now  operated by the RPSI.   For  more information on the RPSI    www.steamtrainsireland.com

Kilkenny welcomes the train. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Colourful flowers at Kilkenny station complement the steam engine colours. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Steam and smoke at the Kilkenny Footbridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Tidy towns awards presentation 2011

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Minister Hogan with Mayor David Fitzgerald and members of the Kilkenny City Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Tidy Towns Committee at the National Tidy Towns awards ceremony 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Mayor David Fitzgerald and members of the Kilkenny City Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Tidy Towns Committee at the National Tidy Towns awards ceremony 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

On the 5th September There was a large crowd in Kilkenny to welcome the Kilkenny Hurling Team back following their all Ireland Hurling Win. The major Tidy Towns success was also celebrated. Sean Leahy Chairman of the KKB presented the Tidy Towns 2011 winning cup to the crowd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

Kilkenny city wins major Tidy Towns award 2011

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Kilkenny wins “Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre Award” 2011. The presentation took place at the Helix on the 5th September. Kkb chairman Sean Leahy accepted the award on behalf of Kilkenny City. He thanked all in our City who helped in making it possible to achieve such a prestigious
Award. Kilkenny received 308 points, an increase of two points over the 2011 results and just two points short of Killarney, the overall winner 2011.

Otter delight for visitors on Johns Bridge Kilkenny!

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To see a mature otter enjoying the river Nore is a delight! A large crowd again were  given a diving and swimming display close to John’s Bridge.

Otter at John's Bridge Kilkenny 29th July 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.Some of the crowd viewing the otter from John's bridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Some of the crowd viewing the otter from John’s bridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

Flower displays in city

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There are many beautiful flower displays in Kilkenny this year. The City parks department continue to provide new and vibrant displays of great colour.

Hanging Baskets on High street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful.

Display at entrance to Cashel Downs estate Waterford rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny beautiful.

TriGrandPrix Triathlon Kilkenny 2011

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The TriGrandPrix  Triathlon Kilkenny took place on Saturday 23rd July 2011.  The City looked its best as  the competitors swam the river Nore through the city centre, ran in the Castle Park and river side walks, and cycled   from the Castle Park into the fertile countryside as far as Bennettsbridge to the south of the City and back.  The City Centre was crowded with visitors, the Cafes were full and the sun shone.

Kilkenny Castle the centrepoint of the 2011 TriGrandPrix in the City. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Otters in the city centre

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A playful otter   welcomed citizens and tourists  to John’s bridge over the last number of days.  KKB Chairman Sean Leahy  and Secretary Elaine Bradshaw both joined the public along the river.  Elaine who  followed the movements of the otter spotted it catching  a fresh Nore fish.

View of river Nore accross to library. Kilkenny 400 apple tree in foreground. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The Irish name for otter is madra uisce” river dog”.  The KKB welcomes the return of otters to the city centre area. There is  improved  natural cover along  the river Nore  banks over the last number of years.

John's Bridge and Kilkenny Castle. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.