{"id":2394,"date":"2015-06-02T07:03:08","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T07:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.keepkilkennybeautiful.com\/?p=2394"},"modified":"2018-05-25T09:34:59","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T09:34:59","slug":"president-of-ireland-michael-d-higgins-to-visit-kilkenny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.keepkilkennybeautiful.com\/?p=2394","title":{"rendered":"President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to visit Kilkenny on the 6th June."},"content":{"rendered":"

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to visit Kilkenny<\/strong><\/p>\n

The excitement is building in the medieval city of Kilkenny as the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful committee (KKB) , Kilkenny County Council and local residents prepare to welcome the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins on Saturday 6th<\/sup>June. During his visit The President will unveil a plaque to celebrate the city\u2019s victory in the National SuperValuTidyTowns Competition 2014.<\/p>\n

The celebrations will kick off in Kilkenny Castle Park at 11am with entertainment provided by St Patrick\u2019s Brass Band.\u00a0 The President is due to arrive at 11.30.\u00a0 He will meet members of the KKB committee, local residents, community representatives,\u00a0 delegates from Kilkenny County Council and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.<\/p>\n

Everyone in our City\u00a0 is invited to attend Kilkenny\u2019s Day of Celebration.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the run up to the President\u2019s visit Peter Bluett, Chairman of KKB \u00a0expressed his satisfaction\u00a0 at the success of Kilkenny City. He noted that receiving the\u00a0 National Award was hard won and victory in the Competition was therefore even\u00a0 sweeter and to be savoured.<\/p>\n

This is\u00a0\u00a0 the second time\u00a0 that Kilkenny has won the overall title; the last time was in 1985.\u00a0 Since\u00a0 then the\u00a0 drive and determination to keep the community flourishing has remained constant.\u00a0 In\u00a0 2014, Kilkenny scooped an impressive five awards including: National Award Winner, Irelands Tidiest Large Urban Centre Award, a Gold Medal Award, the South East Regional Award and a Best in County Award.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the visit, Mr John Mulholland, Acting Chief Executive of Kilkenny County Council noted that Kilkenny\u2019s ongoing success in Tidy Towns is the result of great community collaboration and great team work – just like Kilkenny hurling!\u00a0 The overall National Tidy Towns Award is testament to the selfless efforts of the \u2018Keep Kilkenny Beautiful\u2019 Committee supported by the investment of substantial resources by Kilkenny County Council.\u201d<\/p>\n

For further information on the Presidential visit to Kilkenny on the 6th June click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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