Sean Leahy, Chairman, KKB, presents the National Large Urban Centre award from the Tidy Towns 2010 to Mayor Martin Brett in City Hall, also pictured are members of KKB, Borough Councillors, County Manager, Joe Crockett and members of the Council Staff. (Photo: with thanks from Eoin Hennessy/www.ehp.ie. copyright : Eoin Hennessy/www.ehp.ie)
The Loughboy/Waterford road roundabout is sponsored by Supervalu, supporting Tidy Towns. A sustainable planting scheme has been provided. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee celebrate a major win in the 2010 nation tidy towns competition.
Members of Kilkenny Tidy Towns Committee (KKB) celebrate at the Club House Hotel Kilkenny following the National Win. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
There was great excitement as Sean Leahy chairman of the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful collected the national award.
” I am excited and delighted for Kilkenny” said Sean Leahy as he proudly displayed the winning trophy. Sean Leahy thanked all in the City who gave great support and assistance to the KKB in 201o in achieving this wonderful result.
Minister Gormley with some of the Kilkenny Delegation following the presentation. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Minister Gormley with Sean Leahy Chairman and Nora Darcy, KKB Member following awards presentation, Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The official opening of the last section of the M9 motorway took place on the 9th September 2010. The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee were represented at the ceremony by Chairman Sean Leahy, Hon. Secretary Elaine Bradshaw and PRO Peter Bluett. The completion of the road diverts heavy traffic away from the historic Kilkenny City. It will also allow for safe access to Kilkenny via a c. 4 km access road directly from the Motorway to our City ring road.
Official opening of Motorway 9th November 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
August butterfly attracted by the colourful flowers in Kilkenny City
We are proud of our Kilkenny Kats, all we bin is our rubbish!
Colour on the Waterford road roundabout. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Yellow is the theme on the New Orchard Road roundabout. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Multi colour welcomes visitors on the Dublin road roundabout. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The colour in the city’s roundabouts can now be appreciated. the Ring road is a blaze of colour with each roundabout themed so that each is a unique experience. Roundabouts are also signed to aid orientation. the ring road forms a green parkway extending from the Waterford rd to the Castlecomer road. sections of the ring road have also been planted with wild flowers. The extensive city pedestrian and cycle way network has been completed along much of the route.
The roundabout planting also includes trees and permanent planting to provide colour through out the year. Extensive tree planting has taken place all along the city Ring road, providing screening and cover.
Callan road roundabout adjacent to Hotel Kilkenny . Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
A multi-colour bed welcomes all to the Kells road roundabout. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Bennettsbridge road roundabout sports the Kilkenny colours!. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
An anti litter week titled “Don’t Rubbish our Heritage” took place in Kilkenny City as part of Heritage Week 2010.
On Thursday the 26th of August the Kilkenny City dog mascot handed out HSE information leaflets and pooper scoopers to dog walkers along the Canal and Castle Parade. the aim was to educate dog owners in relation to the importance of the responsible disposal of Dog waste.
Sheamus and the Fox, Heritage week 2010 anti litter action: Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Sheamus and the Fox attract young hurlers!, Heritage week 2010 anti litter action: Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
On Friday 27th of August we had extra cleaning help from Sheamus an enthusiastic street cleaner and his fox. Old and young alike were beguiled by the smart fox and silver tongued street cleaner. We thank Bui Bolg street performers who circulated High Street and St Kieran Street highlighting the importance of not throwing rubbish on the street and not stubbing cigarettes.
Sheamus and the Fox, Heritage week 2010 anti litter action at the City Hall, High street: Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Kilkenny city has received a clean bill of health from ibal (Irish Business Against Litter) following its latest survey of some 53 towns and cities through out Ireland this Summer. Mr Sean Leahy Keep Kilkenny Beautiful chairman has complimented the excellent work undertaken this year by all elements of community.
The Parade and Kilkenny Castle August 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
