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<\/a>Kilkenny railway station<\/p><\/div>\n
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An Taisce Report \u2013 IBAL Anti-Litter League, Round 2, 2018<\/p>\n
Kilkenny: Overall 2018 result: 9th out of 40 towns \/ cities surveyed. Cleaner than European Norms.<\/p>\n
Another excellent result for Kilkenny with 80% of sites getting the top litter grade. Market Cross Shopping Centre was a particularly well presented and clean site \u2013 large planter boxes certainly enhance the overall environment. Kilkenny Train Station (Exterior and Interior) was excellent \u2013 clearly it is a very well attended site; the streetscape along High Street was excellent and the grounds of Kilkenny Castle were pristine. The Recycle Bank at St. Canice\u2019s presented well on first impression but further inspection revealed a definite litter presence.<\/p>\n
L2627 Approach from Clara: Grade A. The overall presentation of this road was a very good one. Pathway was in good order and newly trimmed grass verges skirted the roundabout leading to the town.<\/p>\n
Kilkenny Train Station \u2013 Exterior: Grade A. This was an impeccable site. The whole environment was very well maintained with footpath, ramp, signage, flowering pots, bins etc. in very good condition.<\/p>\n
Kilkenny Train Station \u2013 Interior: Grade A. The interior of Kilkenny Train Station was a very fresh environment. Seating, bins, notices boards, plant boxes, hanging baskets and visitor information were in good order.<\/p>\n
Series of empty \/ derelict buildings on Watergate: Grade B. (Numbers 11, 13 & 15). The presentation of this series of buildings was poor with painting peeling and overall impression a negative one. This will only deteriorate further if not addressed.<\/p>\n
Recycle Bank by St. Canice\u2019s: Grade B. On first impression the presentation of this recycle facility was a good one with bins and signage relating to the usage of same in good condition. It was, however, let down by a variety of litter items to the rear of the recycle units, between the bushes and bins.<\/p>\n
Market Cross Shopping Centre: Grade A. This semi-covered shopping centre was very fresh with plenty of substantial planter boxes throughout. Seating, paving, lamps etc. all presented very well and there was a complete absence of litter throughout.<\/p>\n
High Street: Grade A. The High Street in Kilkenny has an excellent streetscape. All aspects of the area surveyed were in very good condition. The road surface has attractive paving, creating a very fresh impression. The paving stones on the footpath looked very well. The street was further enhanced by wooden seating.<\/p>\n
Grounds of Kilkenny Castle: Grade A. The grounds of Kilkenny Castle were in excellent order and there was a complete absence of litter throughout.<\/p>\n
Loughboy Approach Road: Grade A. This road presented well with road surface, cycle path, signage and markings in good order. There was no obvious litter.<\/p>\n
M9 \/ M10 Connecting Road to Carlow: Grade A. An excellent route. The edging of the roads was clear cut, road surfaces were in very good condition and there didn\u2019t appear to be any visible litter.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Kilkenny castle from Lacken viewing point with river Nore under.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Keep Kilkenny Beautiful are very pleased with the Irish Business against Litter (Ibal) overall 2018 result which gives Kilkenny city a position of 9th in the country and the\u00a0 status of \u201cCleaner than European norms \u201d. Congratulations also to Fermoy … Continue reading