Following an overall win in the competition in 2013, Kilkenny City is again a finalist in the 2014 competition, the presentations take place shortly in Dublin. Congratulations to all the hard work by our Tourism sector!
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Kilkenny City wins IBAL National Award for 2013
Kilkenny is recipient the overall National IBAL award for a second time. Kilkenny achieved top marks in the latest IBAL survey released on the 6th January 2014.
The City received Grade A for all of the judged areas. The KKB congratulates the City Authorities, Voluntary Groups, Businesses, Resident Associations and all who have worked together over the last year.
Regular KKB clean ups have already commenced and if you wish to take part why not contact us at mail@keepkilkennybeautiful.com to register your interest. Tree planting and City tree survey are being undertaken on the 18th January and the our Tidy Towns Estates initiative is also being launched.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events.
Courthouse, Parliament street
Top environmental award 2013 for KKB
The Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee received the top Environmental award at the 2013 Kilkenny Business awards 2013. David Fitzgerald KKB Chairman received the award on behalf of the KKB. 
Kilkenny City Wins overall National Tourism Town Award 2013
Its Official! Kilkenny City is the best place to Visit in Ireland.
Above : Kilkenny City Hall, High street.
Above : Brian Tyrrell, Martin Brett, Nora Darcy and David Fitzgerald from Kilkenny City receive the best large town award from Minister Michael Ring at the Fáilte Ireland tourism towns awards in the Gibson Hotel November 28 2013. (Bord Failte)
Kilkenny City delegation following award. (Bord Failte)
Brian Tyrrell, Martin Brett, Nora Darcy, David Fitzgerald and Amanda Horan from Kilkenny City receive the overall award from Minister Michael Ring at the Fáilte Ireland tourism towns awards (Bord Failte)
Fresh from being crowned the funniest place in Ireland (Cat Laughs), the friendliest city in Europe along with being one of the tastiest places (with two Michelin stars!), most entertaining (with Ireland’s best tourism pub Kytlers, best music pub Langtons, best craft pub Brewers corner), as well as being Ireland’s festival capital, Kilkenny were worthy winners of Failte Ireland’s overall Tourism Town award 2013. Kilkenny received a winning certificate and in addition a €10,000 grant to facilitate further development of Kilkenny as a tourism destination.
As with all awards it was hard fought for and teamwork was vital component. Keep Kilkenny Beautiful worked with Kilkenny Tourism, the local authorities, the local business community and the John of God school pupils, coming up with a winning presentation and tour of our City for the judges. Everyone gave of their time willingly and enthusiastically which made the task of coordination so much easier. Kilkenny wanted to show the many facets its amazing tourism attractions.
The judges were looking for a Sense of Place, Local Involvement, Attractions for tourists as well a clear sense of our tourism plan. They were impressed with the sense of teamwork with businesses working together to provide a more co-ordinated tourist presentation including such developments as Kieran street traders and Destination Kilkenny. The Judges certainly enjoyed their Black & Amber train ride through the visitors route.
Next year, Kilkenny’s medieval mile will link even more of our historic buildings between St. Canices cathedral and the Castle. Come and visit us to discover how amazing a place Kilkenny is to visit and also how attractive our city is as a location for work and business.
KKB Annual awards 2013
South East Regional Awards in Kilkenny
Kilkenny City is to host the Tidy Towns South East Regional Awards 2013.
We look forward to welcoming all of the south east regional winners to the Kilkenny Castle Parade Tower on Monday the 4th November 2013.
The Historic Parade tower at Kilkenny Castle
Prize winning gardens in the KKB awards 2013
Winner of the best garden in St Mary’s parish and also overall city winner in Kilkenny City in 2013 Catherine Duffy, Fr Delahunty Place
St Johns Parish overall winner: Dean and Ludmilla Welch, Lintown Avenue, Lintown Hall, Johnswell road
St Patricks Parish winner best Garden:Dermot and Eileen Brophy, Riverview
St Canices parish: Best garden winner, Timothy and Maura Clifford, Lord Edward St, the Butts
St Patrick’s Parish wins at KKB annual awards 2013
St Patrick’s Parish wins Best Tidy Towns Parish in Kilkenny award 2013 at the annual Tidy Towns Awards ceremony which took place at Hotel Kilkenny.
St Fiacre’s church in St Patrick’s Parish
The award of best garden in Kilkenny city went to Catherine Duffy, No.9 Fr Delahunty Place, St Mary’s Parish.
The best small estate in Kilkenny was won by Glendine Court, Glendine road, St Johns Parish.
The best large estate in Kilkenny was won by The Sycamores and Aylesbury, St Canice’s Parish.
Annual awards 2013
The KKB 2013 annual Awards is to take place at Hotel Kilkenny, on Tuesday the 15th October 2013 at 8 pm.
Attractive window box. copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Kilkenny City wins in National Tidy Towns 2013
Kilkenny City has performed very strongly in the 2013 National Tidy Towns competition. Presentations took place in Dublin on the 9th September 2013. Receiving a total of 313 marks, Kilkenny was placed just 3 marks behind the overall National Tidy Town winner Moynalty, Co Meath. Chairman David Fitzgerald complemented the hard work and commitment of the Citizens of Kilkenny, City Authorities and the many Voluntary Organisations in achieving such a result for Kilkenny City.
Kilkenny city received the following awards:
- South East Regional Award
- Gold Medal
- County Award
- Tourism Towns Award
KKB Committee celebrate following the National awards presentations 2013
Kilkenny improved a total of 4 marks in the following categories.
- Overall development approach.
- Landscaping.
- Litter control.
- Roads streets and back areas.
For further information on our City’s 2013 Report (link). National Tidy Towns