Mayor of Kilkenny

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Mayor of Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The Mayor of Kilkenny at the Kilkenny St Patrick’s Parade 2011.  Kilkenny has been a city since 1609 when it was given a charter. For more information, see Kilkenny400.ie

Our current mayor follows a proud tradition. There has been the position of Sovereign/Mayor in Kilkenny for many centuries. The earliest recorded Sovereign was Robert Palmer in 1282.  Since then there is an  unbroken record of the first citizen each year. In 1609 following the receipt of the City charter, the first Mayor was  Thomas Ley (until Michaelmas) and then Robert Rothe.   For two years 1655-1656 Daniel Axtell  was military governor in the city.

National Spring Clean Launch 2011

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KKB has  launched the National Spring Clean campaign 2011 with all of the city stakeholders.

A major clean up campaign has already commenced through out our  City. Regular clean ups are being organised by the KKB in conjunction with local residential and community groups.

All groups who require assistance or support in relation to organising their own clean ups can contact the KKB for advice and help. The KKB also thank the large number of volunteers  on our clean up Kilkenny text list who respond to our regular calls for assistance.

Official Launch of Kilkenny National Spring clean 2011, lead by our Mayor Martin Brett. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Official Launch of Kilkenny National Spring clean 2011 which took place at Bishops meadows. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Earth Hour Kilkenny

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"Earth Hour" Dukesmeadow Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The WWF Earth Hour was celebrated  in the Kilkenny communities of Melville Heights and Dukesmeadows on Saturday  the 26th March at 8.30 p.m. A large crowd of residents and visitors turned out to launch sky lanterns  into the night sky. The evening was still and cloudless.  The neighbouring houses has their lights turned off. The launched lanterns formed a constellation of star like globes rising into the still evening. The event was organised by Kilkenny Local Authorities Environmental section  in conjunction with Keep Kilkenny Beautiful and promoting a sustainable future in harmony with nature  for all in our City.

 

Celebrating earth hour in Kilkenny! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Lanterns are launched. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Lanterns in the night sky. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

KKB distributes trees to Kilkenny

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During March the KKB distributed a large number trees through out the city for planting by community groups, residents associations and other groups.  The  KKB wish to thank O’Loughlin Gaels GAA club for facilitating the distribution of trees from  their car park on the 12th March 2011. There was a range of tree types including Birch, wild cherry and mountain ash. The planting of these trees will add to the city amenity and will also  provide food and cover for wild life.

Trees being assembled for distribution by the KKB 12th March 2011. Copyright: Keep kilkenny Beautiful.

Newly planted tree at Dukesmeadows following the tree distribution by the KKB. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

President Obama to visit Ireland

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It was reported today that president Obama may visit Kilkenny during his official visit to Ireland in May 2011. On behalf of Kilkenny City the Keep kilkenny Beautiful Committee look forward to extending a warm welcome to President Obama.

Work is already underway in preparing Kilkenny for the 2011 National tidy Towns Competition. In 2010 kilkenny achieved a gold medal and was also awarded the title of Best large urban centre in the country.

A tomb in the historic St Canice’s Cathedral has the remains of Bishop John Kearney (c.1742–1813), who was Mr Obama’s great-great-great-granduncle. He became provost of Trinity College Dublin in 1799 and was bishop of Ossory 1806-1813. His home in Kilkenny was the historic Bishops palace which is located adjacent to the cathedral and still in use to day by the Heritage council.

Summer colour, Orchids bloom in Kilkenny

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Rare orchids are to be found in Kilkenny. The area is protected from grass cutting in the summer months when the very attractive orchids bloom. The local Melville Residents association keeps the area to a high standard.

Attractively planted bank at Melville. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Orchids and other wild flowers bloom in Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Orchids in Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Orchids in Kilkenny. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.


New Year Greetings 2011

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New year greetings for 2011 from the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee!

We celebrate the success of  Kilkenny City,  Gold medal winner and also  National winner for large urban centre  in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2010.

The KKB have many projects and enhancements planned for Kilkenny in 2011.

Come and explore our City of Kilkenny in 2011. We look forward to your visit!

Sean Leahy

Chairman Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee

St. Canice's steps, Dean street, Kilkenny with St. Canice's Cathedral and historic round tower in the background.