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Spring in the air
A lot can happen with social distancing restrictions and a 5km limit. In the last few days the grass has started to grow the tree and fruit 
buds are getting greener and the birds are getting more vocal. The last of the tree slips are getting planted and the community orchards and fruit planting is ongoing. The Acorn project is going ahead full steam with the Kilkenny Forrest School. Why not join in and help with Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
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Lets celebrate early spring in Kilkenny
KKB out and about
Newpark Marsh was the meeting point for our Saturday work groups, trimming and planting weeding and painting, congratulations to all for the hard work through out our city.
Annual Awards 2019 – Results
A large crowd attended the 2019 annual awards ceremony which took place at the Springhill court hotel on the 29th of October 2019.
Ian McCullough Of Birdwatch Kilkenny presented a thought-provoking presentation in relation to biodiversity in our city and recommendations on how to improve planting to be insect and bee friendly.
Set out under our list of the award recipients in the various categories. Congratulations to all.
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful awards 2019 results
Best commercial floral display
Highly commended
Bollard’s, Kieran St.
Kytler’s Inn, Kieran St.
Rafter Dempsey’s, Friary St.
Langton’s, John Street.
Tynan’s Bridge house
Rothe House, Parliament St.
Winner
Hotel Kilkenny
Attractive composition of flowers complementing the well maintained hotel buildings and courtyards
Most improved commercial premises
Highly commended
Aran Bakery, Barrack St.
Crown Hair Salon, Ormonde st.
Mokum Interiors, Dean st.
Winner
The Hungry Moose, John St.,
Upgrading an existing corner building which had been vacant for a number of years with attractive decoration and colourful flowers on an important junction
Best shop front
Highly commended
Murphy Jewellers, High st.,
Maibe Carey, Parliament st.,
Newbridge Silverware, High st.
Winner
Brennan’s Bottling Store, Walkin St.,
Attractive traditional public house on corner site with appropriate signage and eye-catching decoration.
Best shop signage
Highly commended
Little Green Grocer, Parliament st.
Designer Emporium, Kieran st.
Winner
Food For Life, Kieran st.
Well decorated shop premises with attractive signage and complementary art work
Best Kilkenny hospitality
Highly commended
Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford rd.,
Mena House, Castlecomer rd.
Park Villa, Castlecomer rd.
Fanad House, Bennettsbridge rd.
Winner
Hibernian Hotel, Patrick St.
Fine city centre establishment in prominent location with external seating area on the newly revamped Patrick st welcomes visitors to Kilkenny
Best Commercial Centre
Highly commended
IMC Cinema, off Castlecomer rd.
Market Cross Shopping Centre
Winner
Kilkenny Retail & Business Park
The overall area is well presented and maintained with attractive perimeter tree planting and areas of sustainable planting
Awards for evening premises display
Commendation
Paris Texas, High st.
Billy Byrnes 39 John st. Upper
Winner
Bridie’s, 72 John st.
Entrepreneur awards
Kilkenny Boat Tours
Providing a new perspective with their river Nore tours of our City
Kilkenny Segway Tours
Providing city wide electric Segway tours of our City
Special Awards – Hidden gems 2019
St. Mary’s Daycare centre & residential units, Gaol Rd/ Haughney Green
For providing sustainable colour on the street edge.
Fushia House, Waterford rd.
For special effort in providing a colourful display and care of adjacent green spaces
Joanna McLoughlin, Magdalen Court
For special effort in providing a colourful display
38 Abbey sq.
For special effort in providing colourful displays
Mary Jo Gilligan, Tilbury Place
For special effort in reclaiming the street
Joe Carton & Niamh O’Donoghue, John’s Quay
For special effort in providing colourful planting in the city centre
McDonagh Junction shopping centre
For special effort in upgrading presentation
Mother of Fair Love school, James st.
The Tidy towns Judge remarked ”We admired three lovely new trees in the grounds of the Mother of Fair Love school near St Mary’s Cathedral.”
Kilkenny street of the year 2019
Patrick street
This street has really improved over the last number of years. The judges were impressed with the variety of shop types and businesses, the many excellently painted shop fronts and buildings, the range of flowers, planters and the overall impression was very positive. Congratulations to Patrick Street as winner of the 2019 Kilkenny street of the year
Special award 2019
Simon Walton
For his dedication and assistance as City Engineer to Tidy Towns & Kilkenny City over the last number of years
Heroes in our Community Award
Men’s Shed – Good Shepherd centre
“These award are given to those from our community who have shown leadership in their community. It is through their quiet work that many excellent projects are completed throughout Kilkenny city on an ongoing basis. During 2019 they also constructed 3 large owl boxes for KKB which have been erected at sites around Kilkenny city.
Fitzpatrick Perpetual Shield for Community Effort
Home Rule Club
We congratulate the Home Rule Club for their well presented premises on John’s quay on their 125 year anniversary.
The Brendan Lawless Memorial Award
Gardening Staff lead by Katherine Keoghan of Kilkenny Co Co
” This award is for the excellent sustainable gardening and colourful planting undertaken through out our city”
PRIVATE GARDENS 2019
PRIVATE GARDENS HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST PATRICK’S PARISH Area A & B
Siobhan Griffith, Garden Villas
5 Nuncio rd.
Cathleen Ayers, Dean’s Court
Tony Murphy, Rose Hill court
Maureen Scully, St Patrick’s close
PRIVATE GARDENS HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST JOHN’S PARISH Area A
Mary Nolan, Lacken Drive
Liam Kelly, Newpark Lower
Peggy O’Toole, Lacken Drive
Sean & Mairead Delaney, Glenview, Castlecomer road
Terence & Maire Morris, The Weir
Margaret Greene, Glendine Court
Aileen Beirne, Meadow Way
PRIVATE GARDENS HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST JOHN’S PARISH Area B
Larry Murphy, New Orchard
Brendan Burke & Joie Bourke, The Orchard
John Brophy, New Orchard
Turlough O’Dwyer, Rathullard,
Margaret Egan, Pococke Upper
Lintown Gardens
Alison & Niall Brett, Rosedale Garringreen/Whitewood
PRIVATE GARDENS HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST CANICE’S PARISH
Kilsallagh, College Gardens
Patricia Shortall, Riverside Drive
Mary Deevy, Riverside Drive
Breda Slattery, Meadow Hill
Fran Grincell, Talbots Inch
Judy Rhatigan, Riverside Drive
PRIVATE GARDENS HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST MARY’S PARISH
Helen Kavanagh, Dean Kavanagh place
Lucy Talent Upper Walkin Street
Maureen Logan, Dean Kavanagh Place
PRIVATE GARDENS OVERALL 3RD PLACE
Rebecca & Priscilla Byrne, Fatima Place
PRIVATE GARDENS OVERALL 2ND PLACE
Jacinta Brett, Meadow Hill
PRIVATE GARDENS OVERALL WINNER 2019
Liam McCormack, Greenfields Court
Residential estate competition
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE HIGHLY COMMENDED
ST PATRICK’S PARISH (Area A)
Dukesmeadows
Larchfield court
Beech Park
Westfield
Cedarwood Close Loughboy park / Cedarwood Drive/ Cedarwood Avenue/ Cedarwood Crescent/
Marble Crest
ST PATRICK’S PARISH (Area B)
Ashleigh Court
Fiacre’s Place
Mayfield
Edenvale Close
The Paddocks
ST JOHN’S PARISH (Area A)
Richview
Ardilea
De la Salle place
Glendine Heights
ST JOHN’S PARISH (Area B)
The Orchard
Ashfield / Ashfield East
Rathullord
ST CANICE’S PARISH
Talbot’s Inch
Breagagh Court
Riverside drive, Meadow hill, Greenfields road, Loreto Avenue
Broguemakers hill
The Sycamores/Aylesbury
Ayrfield
ST MARY’S PARISH
Rose Hill Court
College Court & Old Callan road
Fr Murphy sq.
Rushbrook
BEST OVERALL RESIDENTIAL ESTATES 2019
Sponsor St Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union
Joint runners up smaller residential estates 2019 :
Lacken Drive
New Orchard estate
Winner – Best overall smaller residential estate in Kilkenny 2019
Gallow’s Hill
“the judges were impressed with the care taken by this small community to look after their estate. The small green space is neatly looked after there are attractive ivy covered walls and attractive planting in a mature tree setting. Congratulations to Gallows Hill, on their efforts and the receipt of their overall smaller estate award in 2019“
Joint runners up larger estates 2019 :
Newpark Lower /Upper
Lintown Hall
Winner – Best overall larger residential estate in Kilkenny 2019
Rose Hill (off Kells road)
“The judges were amazed by the extent of work which has been completed over the last number of years to improve this estate. The judges were very impressed by the attractive green spaces, variety of trees, Cootes lane and the green spaces adjacent. The judges found the estate litter free. Congratulations to Rose Hill on their efforts and the receipt of their overall award in 2019“
Big Hello in Kilkenny on the river Nore walks
Community in action, the big Hello with KKB highlighting the wonderful riverside walks in Kilkenny, a great day was had at Riverside /entrance to the riverside Nore walk. The event was sweetened by great cakes from Cakeface cafe, and washed down with tea, coffee and chat. KKB reuseable cups were also showcased. All the faithful dogs being walked were not forgotten about with treats also being enjoyed. The message is to protect the environment, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful and collect after your dog.
Plant for the Planet and treeplanting week
KKB and Dukesmeadows residents participated in a UN-backed global initiative which is being spearheaded in Ireland by the charity Crann, Trees for Ireland through their easy treesie project. With support from Kilkenny County Council, children are assisted in planting native and naturalised trees in their local area. Kilkenny City was selected for a ceremonial tree planting in advance of Earth Day next Monday . This project will assist in providing a shelter belt and wildlife corridor, capture carbon and of course beautify our area.The fruit trees are also very important for our wildlife and pollinators.
Fruit tree planting at Dukesmeadows
Many children around the country have already had a chance to join in this environmental learning opportunity, planting over 14,000 trees in their local parks, community gardens, roadside verges and hospitals as part of the challenge for Ireland’s children to plant a million trees by 2023.
The trees have been specially selected by the team of specialists in easy treesie – Crann. Joining in this activity ties in with many curriculum objectives at local schools and will assist in their winning the International Green Flags.
There was a presentation at Dukesmeadows during the planting on the subject of trees and their importance for our city by Orla Farrell of Crann . A great planting was has by all. Our children will have the opportunity to benefit from the fruit of their labours for many years to come.
KKB have been working with many groups throughout Kilkenny over the last number of years to plant hundreds of fruit trees and bushes suitable for their location.A number of community orchards have already been established and additional orchards are being planned. This action continue over the next number of years. Residents associations and voluntary groups who would like to participate in this action are more than welcome to contact KKB for the next planting season.
Successful clean up to improve the river Breagagh
A very successful clean up was undertaken to help improve the wildlife habitat along the river Breagagh. The key aim was the removal of plastics in particular which are not biodegradable. Bottles and cans where possible were collected and recycled. Why not join in for the next event!
Annual Kilkenny City Awards 2018
Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Awards 2018 – Results
Awards evening took place at Springhill Court Hotel
Tue. 16th October 2018
| Keep Kilkenny beautiful Awards 2018 Results
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| Best commercial floral display | |
| Highly commended | |
| Bollard’s, Kieran St. | |
| Kytler’s Inn, Kieran St. | |
| Rafter Dempsey’s, Friary St. | |
| Topaz service Station, College Rd. | |
| John Joe Cullen, John St. | |
| Rothe House, Parliament St. | |
| Winner | |
| Tynan’s Bridge House
Attractive composition of flowers complementing the historic Pub front which can be viewed from John’s Bridge. |
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| Most improved commercial premises | |
| Highly commended | |
| Front Room Bar, John St. | |
| Egan’s Pub, John St. | |
| Grapevine, Rose Inn St. | |
| Molly’s Cafe, John St. | |
| Winner | |
| Brannigan’s Warehousing.
Upgrading and extension to existing substantial warehouse buildings with sensitively designed coloured external wall cladding and projecting trims presenting a clean modern development on an important approach road into Kilkenny City |
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| Best shop front | |
| Highly commended | |
| Billy Byrnes, John St. | |
| Lenehan’s, Barrack St. | |
| Andrew Ryan, Friary St. | |
| Winner | |
| Sceilp Inn, College Rd.,
Attractive traditional public house on main entry point into Kilkenny City with appropriate signage and flower boxes. |
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| Best shop signage | |
| Highly commended | |
| Marchioness Boutique, Parliament St. | |
| Yesterday’s, Patrick St. | |
| John Cleere’s public house, Parliament St. | |
| JB Burke Public House, Dublin Rd. | |
| Winner | |
| Syd Harkin’s, Rose Inn St.
Well maintained Public house with attractive signage and complementary art work located on prominent corner site leading to St Mary’s Lane and the Medieval Museum |
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| Best Kilkenny hospitality | |
| Hibernian Hotel, Patrick St., | |
| Kilkenny Inn Hotel, Vicar St. | |
| Mena House, Castlecomer Rd. | |
| Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Rd. | |
| Winner | |
| Fanad House, Bennettsbridge Rd.,
Attractive display to welcome visitors to Kilkenny |
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| Best commercial centre | |
| Highly commended | |
| Flower Power, Carlow Rd., | |
| Market Cross shopping centre
We also note that the 2018TidyTowns adjudicator remarked on the attractive umbrella presentation in the shopping centre access from High street. |
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| Winner | |
| Loughboy shopping centre
Following their recent upgrade the premises has been provided with attractive new building and paving finishes, planted trees and street furniture. This includes spaces for bicycles near the entrance which are well used. The 2018 TidyTowns adjudicator also commented on the high standard that the bring bank area is kept. |
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| Commendation for evening shop display,
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| Cake Face, Irishtown
Presenting attractive shop front display in the evening. |
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| Left Bank, Patrick St./The Parade,
Creative use of facade lighting in the evening brings out the best in this important land-mark building in the centre of Kilkenny. |
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| Commendation for sustainability | |
| Kilkenny Ghost Tours
Providing a very sustainable walking tour of our City |
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| Commendation for year round colour and welcome | |
| McDonagh Railway Station
Providing a wonderful first impression on arrival for visitors to Kilkenny |
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| Tourist Hostel, Parliament St.
Providing a colourful year round floral welcome. |
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| Special Awards – Hidden gems 2018 | |
| Fragola Cafe, William St.
For providing character and colour on William street. |
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| Lynch Family, Kennyswell Rd.
For special effort in providing a colourful display and care of adjacent green space which is prominent seen from the Butts roundabout and bridge. |
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| Kilkenny street of the year
2018 |
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| John St.
Accepted by St John’s on behalf of the street |
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| Heroes in our Community Award | |
| Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club
Nore Dragon Paddlers Kilkenny Lion’s Club Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club State Street Bank
We honour their commitment to Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful right through the year! |
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| Fitzpatrick Perpetual Shield for Community Effort | |
| War Memorial, Peace Park | |
| The Brendan Lawless Memorial Award | |
| Famine Memorial McDonagh Junction
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| PRIVATE GARDENS 2018
This element was cancelled for 2018 due to the hose pipe ban, the requirement to save water and the unprecedented extreme drought conditions during the summer. The private gardens competition will resume in 2019.
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| RESIDENTIAL ESTATE HIGHLY COMMENDED | |
| ST PATRICK’S PARISH (Area A) | |
| Larchfield Court , | |
| Cedarwood Close / Loughboy Park / Cedarwood Drive/ Cedarwood Avenue/ Cedarwood Crescent | |
| Dean’s Court, ( off Waterford rd) | |
| ST PATRICK’S PARISH (Area B) | |
| College Square, (off College Road) | |
| Cashel Downs ,( off Waterford Road) | |
| Maiden Hill (off Kells road) | |
| Rose Hill (off Kells road) | |
| St Fiacre’s Place, (off Nuncio road) | |
| ST JOHN’S PARISH (Area A) | |
| Richview | |
| Newpark Lawn | |
| Glendine Heights/ Glendine Court | |
| Lacken Drive, Dublin rd. | |
| ST JOHN’S PARISH (Area B) | |
| Bishop Birch Place | |
| The Fairways | |
| O’Loughlin Court | |
| ST CANICE’S PARISH | |
| Talbot’s Inch (off Freshford rd) | |
| Parkview/Park View Drive | |
| Clarnwood (off Freshford rd) | |
| Talbot’s Grove /Talbot’s Gate (off Freshford rd) | |
| Ayrfield (off Granges road) | |
| St Maul’s | |
| Broguemakers hill | |
| ST MARY’S PARISH | |
| College court/Old Callan road | |
| Rushbrook (off Kilcreen road) | |
| Fr. Murphy Square | |
| Fatima Place | |
| BEST OVERALL RESIDENTIAL ESTATES 2018 | |
| Joint runners up smaller residential estates 2018 : | |
| Ashurst | |
| Rose Hill Court | |
| Smaller residential estate overall winner 2018 | |
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De La Salle Place |
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| “the judges were impressed with the care taken by this small community to look after their estate. The small green space is neatly looked after with colourful flowers and perennial planting with trees. Congratulations to De la Salle Place, on their efforts and the receipt of their overall smaller estate award in 2018 “
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| Joint runners up larger estates 2018 : | |
| Lakeside | |
| Sycamores – Aylesbury | |
| Larger estate overall winner 2018 | |
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Dukesmeadows
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| “The judges were amazed by the extent of work which has been completed over the last number of years to improve this estate. The judges were very impressed by the large meadow, variety of trees, the fruit trees, wild flower planting, colourful flower area and also the composting area. The judges found the estate litter free. The TidyTowns adjudicator 2018 was also impressed with the sending being undertaken to provide suitable all-weather footpaths through the meadow. Congratulations to Dukesmeadows on their efforts and the receipt of their overall award in 2018 “ | |
Kilkenny Railway Station looks fantastic!
What a nice way to come to Kilkenny City, by train! Colourful flowers and a well kept station greets you. Congratulation to Irish Rail and Kilkenny CoCo who are Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful.
