A year in the life of a Wild flower Meadow

Posted on July 12, 2020 by KKB

Why not have a review of our new page under “Projects” tab “A year in the life of a Wild flower Meadow”

There are some really nice photographs of insects plants and wild life.

Dukesmeadows wild flower meadow blooms

Posted on July 24, 2012 by KKB

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

Hawk in Dukesmeadows identified

Posted on June 11, 2011 by KKB

The KKB thank Bird Watch Ireland (Mr Pat Durkin ) who has confirmed that the hawk filmed by the KKB at Dukesmeadow in early Spring was a Female sparrow hawk.

: Hawk at Dukesmeadow, early spring 2011. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Can you identify the hawk which patrols the sky over Kilkenny!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by KKB

The extensive habitat improvements and work on biodiversity in Kilkenny is giving results.

Hawks patrol the skies of Kilkenny. Can you identify the species of hawk photographed by one of our Junior KKB Members in early spring 2011.

We look forward to hearing from you. You can contact the KKB from this web site at our “Leave a reply section” Good Luck!

Hawk at Dukesmeadow, early spring 2011. Copyright : Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Earth Hour Kilkenny

Posted on March 26, 2011 by KKB

"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

Kilkenny Castle quarter in snow!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by KKB

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.