Autumn at Newpark Marsh Park

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Attractive and informative signage for the Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Marsh comprises an area of extraordinary plant and wildlife, which is now a major resource for the local residents and for our   City. It  is a most important natural reserve with no less than 49 different specifies of birds identified to date and more than 70 species of plants, trees and shrubs.

Water fowl well camouflaged in the Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The main objectives of the ongoing project  included: –
-Enhance and develop the amenity and conservation of the extensive flora and fauna.
-Provide a safe environment for the extensive wildlife in the area.
-Foster a caring nature and wildlife culture in the local community and increase pride in the locality
-Create educational opportunities, School tours being accessible to able bodied & disabled persons.
-KKB continues the maintenance of the Fen in conjunction  with Fas.

Seating area overlooking the vast Marsh area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Marsh received the ESB/CVI Community Environmental awards 2001.  It was also the  national winner for wildlife in the Tidy Towns Competition 2002.
The Marsh is designated an area of scientific interest (ASI).

The KKB has undertaken in conjunction with Kilkenny County Council and FAS an ongoing phased development  at the Newpark Marsh, which is located just off the Castlecomer Road on Lovers Lane to the rear of the Newpark Hotel.

 

Water hen enjoys the sun in the Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny awards night 2011

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Members of the KKB with Kilkenny City Mayor David Fitzgerald. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Some of the prize winners following the presentation with Mayor David Fitzgerald and Minister Phil Hogan. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

 

Minister Phil Hogan making a presentation to the large gathering. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

Chairman Kilkenny Co Co , Mayor of Kilkenny and Kilkenny County Manager Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

 

 

 

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.