Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Byrnes,\u00a0 John street<\/p>\n
The Dylan, John street<\/p>\n
Bollards, Kieran street<\/p>\n
Winner \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 O\u2019Lanagain, Rose Inn street<\/p>\n
Most Improved Commercial Premises\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Glendine Inn, Castlecomer Road<\/p>\n Smithwick\u2019s Experience, Parliament Street<\/p>\n Zipyard , Irishtown<\/p>\n Winner \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 La Rivista, Parliament Street<\/p>\n Best Shop Front\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willoughby\u2019s, High Street<\/p>\n Marble City Barbers, John Street<\/p>\n Bridie\u2019s, \u00a0John Street<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yesterdays, Patrick Street<\/p>\n Best Shop Signage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lenehan’s, Castlecomer Rd.<\/p>\n Kilkenny Crafts, Rose Inn Street<\/p>\n Campion Dental, Watergate Street<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Gift Horse, Rose Inn Street<\/p>\n attractive hand-painted shop front in prominent location, showing that the art of sign writing is still strong in Kilkenny”<\/em><\/p>\n Best Kilkenny Hospitality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Display\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mena House, Castlecomer Road<\/p>\n Kilkenny House Hotel,\u00a0 Freshford Road<\/p>\n Winner \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fanad House, Bennettsbridge Road<\/p>\n “once again this year a very attractive floral display provides a colourful welcome to our city’s visitors “<\/em><\/p>\n Best Commercial Centre\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Market Cross Shopping Centre<\/p>\n “extensive upgrading and decoration of the exterior of the centre took place over the last year improving presentation to the City”<\/em><\/p>\n Winner \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aldi, Waterford Road<\/p>\n “Aldi sets a very high standard in relation to providing an\u00a0 attractive landscaped surrounding to their store”<\/em><\/p>\n Heroes in our Community<\/strong><\/p>\n “These awards are given to people from our community \u00a0who have shown leadership in their community over many years. It is through the quiet work of citizens in our community that strengthens our community spirit. The Heroes in our community awards \u00a0recipients for 2015\u00a0\u00a0 are\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n Marty Bambrick<\/p>\n Phylis O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n Fitzpatrick perpetual shield for Community effort<\/strong><\/p>\n “This award is in recognition \u00a0of \u00a0a group from \u00a0our \u00a0community in Kilkenny who have tackled the problems in their community in a positive hands on way. Whether it was litter picking, cleaning\u00a0 and brushing;\u00a0 painting railing and walls\u00a0 and removal of Graffiti, trimming hedges, improving of the City\u00a0 Slips or suburban roads or giving a helping \u00a0hand to Residents Associations, this group came out to work with the KKB and the Community. \u00a0\u00a0This year\u2019s winner of the Fitzpatrick Perpetual shield for Community Effort is the….<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0“Kilkenny Presbyterian group”.<\/em><\/p>\n The Brendan Lawless Memorial Environmental award<\/strong><\/p>\n In 2013 Kilkenny lost one of its most unique sons and a former Chairman of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful, Brendan Lawless. Brendan is remembered for his wonderful artistic skills and his one-off hand painted signs throughout the City. In memory of Brendan, the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful committee present commendations and the \u00a02015 \u00a0award to those \u00a0who have made a special effort in 2015 to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.<\/em><\/p>\n Commendations:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Switzers Trust,\u00a0\u00a0 Bennettsbridge Road \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Attractive garden with\u00a0 play spaces and\u00a0 sitting area for historic\u00a0 residential ensemble <\/em>Breagagh House,\u00a0 Kells Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Upkeep of\u00a0 well maintained communal gardens \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>St Canice\u2019s Cathedral\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attractive new\u00a0 interpretative signage for visitors \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0Butler Court, Patrick street \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Upkeep of\u00a0\u00a0 archway Access and<\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>Laneway off the main street \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>St John’s Day Centre and residential units\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Well kept premises with\u00a0 inviting\u00a0 colourful planting<\/em><\/p>\n Environmental Trophy Recipient\u00a0 2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rothe House and Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n “Rothe\u00a0 House and gardens are very special and unique. The gardens received a special award from the Communities in Bloom judges in July 2015. The gardens were also finalists in the 2015 international awards of the Communities in Bloom competition in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada where they got special mention and Kilkenny received\u00a0 a 5 bloom award. Rothe house and Gardens are a worthy recipient of the Brendan Lawless Memorial environmental award 2015”<\/em><\/p>\n Best all year round colour award 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n This award is presented to city centre premises who\u00a0 make a special \u00a0effort to have all year round planting floral colour. Whether it is winter or spring, autumn \u00a0or summer the following recipients worked throughout the year to provide an attractive colourful presentation at their premises. <\/em><\/p>\n Recipients:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6 Patrick Street<\/p>\n The Parade House,\u00a0 The Parade<\/p>\n Kytelers Inn, Rose Inn Street.<\/p>\n Kilkenny Tourist \u00a0Hostel, Parliament Street.<\/p>\n Hall of Fame Award<\/strong><\/p>\n “The hall of Fame award is awarded in recognition of the contribution of citizens who have given their time and effort to the betterment of Kilkenny and the Tidy Towns movement. <\/em><\/p>\n This year\u2019s award is granted to a person who has worked tirelessly for the improvement of Kilkenny city over many years. <\/em><\/p>\n The achievement of the Ibal three in a row overall award for Kilkenny and also the winning for a second time by Kilkenny of the National tidy towns award 2014 could not have been achieved without the efforts of many persons and in particular without the efforts of this year’s recipient who was Kilkenny Executive \u00a0Engineer until his retirement earlier in the autumn.\u00a0 \u00a0The Keep Kilkenny committee are honoured to present this year’s award \u00a0to”….<\/em><\/p>\n Kieran Fitzgerald.<\/em><\/p>\n Parish and City wide residential \u00a0Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Residential estate competition<\/p>\n The judging criteria for this competition included the following headings.\u00a0<\/em>The structure of the garden; Landscaping; Sustainable planting \/year round planting; Annual planting\/ flowers;\u00a0 Overall impression.<\/em><\/p>\n Dun Angus,\u00a0 Castlecomer road<\/p>\n Michael Kelly, Riverside villa, Riverside drive<\/p>\n Michael & Patricia Shortall,\u00a0 3 Riverside Drive<\/p>\n Breda Slattery, 17 Meadow Hill<\/p>\n Ber Delaney,\u00a0 6 Assumption Heights<\/p>\n Susanne Sheridan,\u00a0 32 Glenbawn<\/p>\n Nuala and John Byrne,\u00a0 16 Newpark Drive<\/p>\n Paul & Phyllis O’Callaghan, \u00a05 Lintown Court<\/p>\n Eileen Tynan 71 Old Callan road<\/p>\n Mary Reynolds, 10 St. Francis Terrace<\/p>\n Maureen Logan, 74 Dean Kavanagh place<\/p>\n 149 St. Rioch\u2019s St.<\/p>\n Denis Mulhall, 15\u00a0 Noremount<\/p>\n Frank & Mary Blanch, \u00a09 Cedarwood Close<\/p>\n Mary Lacey, \u00a038 Riverview<\/p>\n Siobhan O\u2019Keefe, 71 Larchfield<\/p>\n Delaney Family, 40 Richview,\u00a0 Castlecomer Road<\/p>\n Ray Mccawley, Hill View, Meadow Hill<\/p>\n 9 Fr Delahunty Terrace, Old Callan Rd<\/p>\n Noel and Caroline Carroll,\u00a0 36 Hazel Grove<\/p>\n “this garden forms an oasis to be enjoyed,\u00a0 there is a variety of planting types and colours with a mixture of annuals and perennials. There is colour at ground level at medium level and in hanging baskets. The ensemble is \u00a0supplemented by paved areas and sculptures and is protected by evergreen hedging. “<\/em><\/p>\n Residential estate competition<\/strong><\/p>\n The judging criteria for this competition included the following headings; The Built Environment and streetscape; \u00a0\u00a0Landscaping;\u00a0 Wildlife and Natural Amenities;\u00a0 Tidiness & Litter Control;\u00a0 Sustainable Waste and Resource Management; Overall impression.<\/em><\/p>\n Residential estates highly commended<\/strong><\/p>\n Deans Court, Waterford Road<\/p>\n Dukesmeadows, Bennettsbridge road<\/p>\n Sycamores & Aylesbury, Freshford Road<\/p>\n Broguemakers Hill, Greens Bridge<\/p>\n Richview, Castlecomer Road<\/p>\n Newpark Close<\/p>\n Dean Cavanagh Place<\/p>\n St. Francis Terrace<\/p>\n Section 4: Overall Awards<\/p>\n Best overall residential estates highly commended<\/p>\n Lintown Hall<\/p>\n Robertshill, Circular Road<\/p>\n Talbot’s Inch Freshford Road<\/p>\n Beechpark, Bennettsbridge road<\/p>\n Clarnwood, Freshford Road<\/p>\n Rose Hill Court, Circular Road<\/p>\n Bishop Birch Place,\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n “the judges were amazed by the extent of work which has been completed over the last number of years to improve the estate. There is a vibrant community. The judges found the area litter free. There are also very attractive individual houses with planted gardens and baskets and some are also \u00a0recycling water using water butts. There are many incidental planted areas, a pump and trough feature in the green space and an attractive wall planting to cover walls on the entrance road. There are many trees and a large green space. Congratulations to Bishop Birch place on their efforts and the receipt of their overall award in 2015 “<\/em><\/p>\n Melville Heights, Bennettsbridge Rd.,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n “Melville heights is located at an important entry point into the city at the Junction of the ring road and the Bennettsbridge road. There is an extensive sustainable planted bank at the entrance with many different flowers and shrubs. The estate looks after the roadside bank area which has rare orchid flowers. There are open spaces, planted areas, feature rockeries and extensive tree planting throughout the estate. In the last year there was also extensive bulb planting. The estate entrance sign bed has attractive year-round planting. It takes a lot of work to keep a large estate in such a good condition, the judges recognise the extensive efforts and work which has been undertaken on a voluntary basis by the estate, congratulations to Melville on their overall award for 2015 “<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This award is an \u00a0initiative by the committee of Keep Kilkenny Beautiful to encourage each of the four City parishes to focus on community spirit\u00a0 through well-kept neighbourhoods, painted buildings and positive community initiatives to maintain streets, estates, public spaces, gardens, community and religious sites in our City. <\/em><\/p>\n This award is not judged by local judges but the decision is based on the National Tidy towns adjudicators report which is available on tidytowns.ie. This award aims to encourage, support and foster greater environmental awareness at a parish community level throughout the City.<\/em><\/p>\n St\u00a0 John’s Parish<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The KKB Annual Awards took place at Langton’s Hotel \u00a0on the 2nd November 2015. Best Commercial floral display \u00a0 Commended:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Byrnes,\u00a0 John street The Dylan, John street Bollards, Kieran street Winner \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 O\u2019Lanagain, Rose Inn street Most Improved Commercial … Continue reading ![\"P1000658\"](\"https:\/\/new.keepkilkennybeautiful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/P10006581.jpg\")
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