Kilkenny Clean to European norms in 2012 IBAL survey.

Kilkenny City has been awarded  “Clean to European Norms” designation in the latest IBAL review issued on the 9th January 2012.

Mr Sean Leahy KKB chairman complements all in the City who have worked to achieve this award during 2011.

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New Castle park bird float

New bird float launched at Castle park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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Happy Christmas 2011 from Kilkenny

Entrance gate from the Parade into Kilkenny Castle at Christmas 2011

View of St Marys Cathedral from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle from the Parade. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Design centre: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Kilkenny Castle christmas tree. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Kilkenny otter enjoys Nore salmon!

The improvement work on the river Nore habitats through Kilkenny city has encouraged the otters to set up home!

Our very own City otter after a Salmon dinner. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Salmon is on the Menu! Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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City Talbot Medieval tower restored

 

 

Outer side of impressive City wall and tower. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Under: Narrow access steps viewed from  top of tower Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Top of restored tower. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

 

 

 

Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan officially opening the restored tower in the presence of Kilkenny Mayor Fitzgerald. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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Autumn at Newpark Marsh Park

Attractive and informative signage for the Park. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Marsh comprises an area of extraordinary plant and wildlife, which is now a major resource for the local residents and for our   City. It  is a most important natural reserve with no less than 49 different specifies of birds identified to date and more than 70 species of plants, trees and shrubs.

Water fowl well camouflaged in the Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The main objectives of the ongoing project  included: -
-Enhance and develop the amenity and conservation of the extensive flora and fauna.
-Provide a safe environment for the extensive wildlife in the area.
-Foster a caring nature and wildlife culture in the local community and increase pride in the locality
-Create educational opportunities, School tours being accessible to able bodied & disabled persons.
-KKB continues the maintenance of the Fen in conjunction  with Fas.

Seating area overlooking the vast Marsh area. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

The Marsh received the ESB/CVI Community Environmental awards 2001.  It was also the  national winner for wildlife in the Tidy Towns Competition 2002.
The Marsh is designated an area of scientific interest (ASI).

The KKB has undertaken in conjunction with Kilkenny County Council and FAS an ongoing phased development  at the Newpark Marsh, which is located just off the Castlecomer Road on Lovers Lane to the rear of the Newpark Hotel.

 

Water hen enjoys the sun in the Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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Newpark Marsh Park clean up

An autumn clean up took place at Newpark Marsh on Saturday  5th November 2011.

Clean up at Newpark Marsh. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

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Kilkenny awards night 2011

Members of the KKB with Kilkenny City Mayor David Fitzgerald. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Some of the prize winners following the presentation with Mayor David Fitzgerald and Minister Phil Hogan. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

 

 

Minister Phil Hogan making a presentation to the large gathering. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

Chairman Kilkenny Co Co , Mayor of Kilkenny and Kilkenny County Manager Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

 

 

 

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Kilkenny station looks its best for RPSI Steam Train visit !

Kilkenny welcomed the Rail Preservation Society of Ireland RPSI to McDonagh Station Kilkenny on a sunny Saturday 10th September 2011.  A large crowd welcomed the steam train. The train was drawn by  veteran steam engine No 186 class J15 built in 1879. It was   in service until 1964 and is  now  operated by the RPSI.   For  more information on the RPSI    www.steamtrainsireland.com

Kilkenny welcomes the train. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Colourful flowers at Kilkenny station complement the steam engine colours. Copyright Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Steam and smoke at the Kilkenny Footbridge. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

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Tidy towns awards presentation 2011

Minister Hogan with Mayor David Fitzgerald and members of the Kilkenny City Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Tidy Towns Committee at the National Tidy Towns awards ceremony 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

Mayor David Fitzgerald and members of the Kilkenny City Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Tidy Towns Committee at the National Tidy Towns awards ceremony 2011. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

On the 5th September There was a large crowd in Kilkenny to welcome the Kilkenny Hurling Team back following their all Ireland Hurling Win. The major Tidy Towns success was also celebrated. Sean Leahy Chairman of the KKB presented the Tidy Towns 2011 winning cup to the crowd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

 

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