Dukesmeadows wild flower meadow blooms

Dukesmeadows forms an extensive urban wild flower meadow close to the River Nore and within walking distance of  Kilkenny City Centre. It is a haven for wildlife, insects and plants. it forms an attractive amenity for the residents of the area.

Dukesmeadows 7 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Butterflies are attracted to Lintown

Attractive flower beds  and planting reflect the environmental improvement works being undertaken in Lintown.

Colourful flowers and butterfly at Lintown. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Kilkenny in Bloom

Wonderful flower displays are to be seen through out Kilkenny City.

High Street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

High Street and City Hall. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Rose Garden Kilkenny Castle. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

High Street and City Hall. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Kieran street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

St Kieran street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Laneway. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Court House Parliament st. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Think-Talk-Do: “you think” Youth Group

"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth, Painting a site hoarding: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

The KKB have received considerable help from Ossory Youth and their “You Think” Youth group. The current project includes the painting of hoardings on a derelict site located at Walkin street. This will improve the environment for the residents in the area. The group has a strong interest  on what is going on in Kilkenny.  They have a motto of “Think, Talk, Do”.  the group is lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader.

"You Think" Youth Group from Ossory Youth lead by Patrick Bookle Youth Leader with Sean Leahy, Chairman KKB : Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Tidy Towns Project street Launch

The KKB are proud to announce  with St Kieran Street Traders  the launch of  Kilkenny  2012   “Tidy towns Project Street “.  Kilkenny Mayor David Fitzgerald  launched the project surrounded by colourful balloons on the 19th April  on St Kieran street.

The KKB are proud to work with  the St Kieran street traders    to develop and promote  the street which is located in the historic centre of the City. It is proposed to  organise events during 2012 and showcase all of the best of Kilkenny in this pedestrianised  street of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bars, bookshops and  hairdressers.

Tidy Towns project street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Launch of Tidy Towns project street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Composting seminar 2nd April 2012

Composting Seminar 2nd April 2012 Millennium Court Community Centre, Hebron Rd., 10am-1pm

Turning Kitchen Waste into compost made easy!

Using a Home composter reduces waste and is environmentally friendly.   Learn also simple ways to attract wildlife into your garden.

All are welcome, please ring the County Environmental officer at 056-7794470 to book a place.