Tag Archives: sustainable

Happy Christmas from Kilkenny City

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Christmas colour and Christmas cheer from Kilkenny . Congratulations to all who worked to make Yulefest a success as part of a sustainable Kilkenny Christmas.  See also the  RTE Nationwide 17th December  visit to Kilkenny.

Santa arrived to open the festival  on a cycle powered  float followed by a Cavalcade of young and old on their bicycles.The 2022 Kilkenny cat was unveiled. On the parade many of our local musicians have had  the opportunity to perform to an appreciative public.The Christmas market in 2021 was particularly attractive with local producers and artists displaying their wares.

Happy Christmas 2021 from keep Kilkenny beautiful.

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Spring in the air

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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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Kilkenny No.1 in IBAL 2019 competition

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Irish Business Against Litter win for Kilkenny City in  2019.  Kilkenny is No.1 ahead of Killarney and Swords.  Congratulations to all our volunteers  and also to  Kilkenny Co Co who have  worked through out the year  to help to achieve this excellent result. Our win is for a record 4th time.

Resident associations undertaking summer estate cleanups

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There are over 80 resident areas and  resident associations in  Kilkenny  City  working to keep their areas clean and creating  attractive areas to live.  KKB support  associations through out the year with advise and equipment as required.

Congratulations to Talbot’s Court residents were out in force this week to keep their area  in top condition.

If help or advice is required why not call or email KKB!

 

Congratulations to Turas Nua

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Congratulations to Turas Nua and KKB volunteers for all the hard work undertaken Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful. Work included weeding, mulching and maintenance of sustainable planting on the Sion  Road and also undertaking removal of invasive Himalayan balsam along the river Nore adjacent to Ossory Bridge.

Many hands make light work!

You can also  join the many volunteers, clubs and local businesses   who are working to keep Kilkenny beautiful.!  See our  events page to join and be  part  of  the   environmental actions being undertaken to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Successful clean up to improve the river Breagagh

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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!

 

 

KKB reusable coffee cups in Kilkenny

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KKB are working with many cafes through out Kilkenny city to reduce the amount of waste from single-use cups. Congratulations to the many cafes who have already agreed to provide reusable cups and also who give a discount to customers who present a reusable cup.

When you’re in a cafe to get a takeaway coffee why not ask for a reusable cup and a discount. This also helps to reduce waste!

What’s more, the coffee tastes a lot better!

Many Kilkenny  cafes are now providing an alternative to the one use cup.

KKB reusable cup in use…. enjoy!

Kilkenny Orchards get a summer brush up

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Many thanks to the many Statestreet Bank Volunteers who have  given  our  Waterford rd community orchard  a summer brush up.

Keeping Kilkenny Beautiful  does not happen by itself. Our City is beautiful  because of the voluntary effort of many through out the year.  This community orchard is also has an  attractive seating area.

The fruit trees are vert suited to  pollinators earlier in the year and  the fruit  in August /September is delicious to enjoy.

Kilkenny Co Co adopts the black and amber bumble bee

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A fitting  county emblem which will also raise the  importance of bees as pollinators. KKB works each year to improve the range of honey and bumble  bee friendly planting throughout our city.

Crab apple blossom attracts!

Summer wild flowers

Sunflower attraction!

Bumble bees enjoy the summer lavender