Kilkenny has received a taste of a hard continental winter with freezing temperatures blue skies and crisp snow! What a pleasure it is to stroll through the Kilkenny Castle and park quarter.
Dukesmeadows.
Kilkenny Castle park
The low winter sun shines through the trees in the Castle park
Autumn changes to winter in the Castle park
The main entrance to Kilkenny Castle gives a Christmas feeling!
The Castle yard
The Castle Yard
Kilkenny Castle in winter
The Parade, Kilkenny, view towards the city centre early October. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
The Mayor's walk, adjacent to the Parade, Kilkenny, view in the direction of Kilkenny Castle, early October. 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
The historic Kilkenny Castle which was built in 1195 continues to be an impressive structure overlooking the river Nore and the City.
Main entrance to Kilkenny Castle from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle from the Castle Park mid-summers day 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
River Nore viewing point on the Dublin road approach to Kilkenny City. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
View from the south east of Kilkenny Castle which dominates the river Nore. The Nore linear park and its extensive wooded walks and wild flower meadows extend right into the city centre. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny marble colours our City.
The historic Kilkenny courthouse which has recently been restored is located on Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Saint John's Church, John street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle from The Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Saint Canice's Cathedral and the early christian round tower : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny Castle faces the Castle Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.Rothe House, Parliament street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
There is flower power colour throughout Kilkenny City this summer.
Flower display on the historic city Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Flower Baskets provide colour on the railings of St. John's church, John st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Flower display on upper John street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Kilkenny Castle rose garden with view across of the round tower and Cathedral of St Canice in the distance Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The Canal Square and City Parade urban areas have received a nomination in the current RIAI Annual Irish Architecture Award ( Public Choice Award section). The Parade, our premier public space has become a firm favourite for visitors and citizens alike. The wide car free pedestrianised public space forms a new link between the City centre and Kilkenny Castle. The provision of bicycle stands has encouraged the use of bicycles in the City.
Photographs June 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Part of the gathering at Kilkenny Park Orchard for the launch. June 2010 copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
An event to celebrate the Kilkenny 400 Fruit Tree project took place at the Orchard site in Kilkenny Castle on Monday 21st June 2010 . A stone plaque was unveiled by Kilkenny City Mayor Malcolm Noonan . The lives of Susie Long, Barbara Gill, Avril Duffy (Kilkenny Earthwatch group) and Steve Clayton (late husband of Tisha Warner – 400 Fruit Tree project) were also remembered at the ceremony. The attendance included many of the groups and organisations who planted some 40 orchards around Kilkenny in the last year.
The KKB have been working closely with Future Proof Kilkenny in developing and implementing this wonderful project. Kilkenny’s 400 Fruit Tree project marked the 400th Anniversary of the Signing of the Kilkenny City Charter by planting 400 native and heritage varieties of Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry and other types of fruit trees in new Orchards throughout the city and environs. The orchards will improve biodiversity and habitat for wildlife.
Mayor Malcolm Noonan with Brian Dillon (Future proof Kilkenny) and Elaine Bradshaw (Hon Sec. Keep Kilkenny beautiful). Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
For more information and video on the planting:
http://futureproofkilkenny.org/?p=1219
http://futureproofkilkenny.org/?page_id=516
Kilkenny castle and park on the 21st June 2010, Mid summers day! Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful