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<\/a>Design centre<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>On the river Nore<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Loughboy Park<\/p><\/div>\n
Kilkenny: in top four\u00a0\u00a0out of 40 towns \/ cities surveyed. Cleaner than European Norms.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Another clean sweep for Kilkenny – one noticeable feature in Kilkenny was the general presentation of the main shopping streets \u2013 it had many independent shops \/ cafes rather than the usual sameness that so often pervades other towns. The sites weren\u2019t just clear of litter but very attractively presented. As well as the shopping \/ streets other good sites included the River Bank and Kilkenny Railway Station \u2013 it was in pristine condition, both interior and exterior.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>N10 Waterford Approach Road: Grade A.<\/strong> The overall presentation of this road excellent. Road surface \/ markings \/ signage were in good order and walking \/ cycling paths were all very impressive.<\/p>\n Patrick Street: Grade A.<\/strong> There were lovely old buildings along this city centre street, some brightly painted, others less so. The overall impression created along this street was a positive one.<\/p>\n River Bank: Grade A.<\/strong> The river bank and immediate environs were in very good condition. The grass was neatly cut, black railings were very fresh \u00a0 and the life-bets, path and ornamental trees were in good order \u2013 a top ranking site throughout.<\/p>\n John\u2019s Quay: Grade A.<\/strong> This street is characterised by some very fine old buildings, including Carmegie Library building and some clubs. It is particularly well presented with shrubbery, trees, paving, grass etc. in excellent condition \u2013 there was a complete absence of litter.<\/p>\n John Street: Grade A.<\/strong> The individual shops were nicely presented and many had attractive signage. There was lovely brick paving along the footpath. The overall impression created here was a very positive one.<\/p>\n Rose Inn Street: Grade A.<\/strong> A busy street for both pedestrians and traffic \u2013 despite high levels of both it was clear of litter. Paving, road surface \/ markings, bollards etc. were all in very good order.<\/p>\n Kilkenny Railway Station \u2013 Interior: Grade A.<\/strong> A very clean and fresh looking station interior. All aspects of the area surveyed were not just clear of litter but in very good condition e.g. seating, flooring, bins etc. \u2013 excellent throughout.<\/p>\n Kilkenny Railway Station \u2013 Exterior: Grade A.<\/strong> The exterior of Kilkenny station was also excellent. The built environment was in very good order but the station staff are clearly very attentive.<\/p>\n Carlow Approach Road: Grade A.<\/strong> This site got the top litter grade, but only just. Along this road stands a McDonald\u2019s and despite plentiful supply of bins at this site they were not always being used. The road proper was in good order.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>N76-66 Link Road \u2013 Clonmel \u2013 Portlaoise: Grade A<\/strong>. All seemed in good order along this old established route. It was generally a well tended site clear of litter.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kilkenny City is three in a row overall IBAL (Irish Business Against Litter) winner. The KKB congratulates all who have worked together in our City to achieve this\u00a0 top award for a record third time. IBAL has again found that … Continue reading