Category Archives: Cityscape

Colourful ring road roundabouts provide welcome to Kilkenny City

The colour in the city’s roundabouts can now be appreciated.  the Ring road is a blaze of colour with each roundabout themed  so that each is a unique experience. Roundabouts are also signed to aid orientation. the ring road forms … Continue reading

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Kilkenny: Clean to European norms in Summer 2010

Kilkenny city has received a clean bill of health from ibal (Irish Business Against Litter) following its latest survey of some 53 towns and cities through out Ireland this Summer. Mr Sean Leahy Keep Kilkenny Beautiful chairman has complimented the excellent … Continue reading

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Kilkenny Castle and the river Nore

The historic Kilkenny Castle which was built in 1195 continues to be an impressive structure overlooking the river Nore and the City.

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Black Abbey Quarter of Kilkenny.

The Black Abbey church founded in 1225  is the focal point of Black Abbey square and the Abbey street area.  Adjacent are elements of the medieval Kilkenny City walls and the Black Freren Gate,  which is the sole remaining Kilkenny … Continue reading

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The marble city welcomes you this summer!

Kilkenny marble colours our City.

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Restaurants and Public Houses add colour to Kilkenny

The Rafter Dempsey’s in Friary street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Ryans, Friary street. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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Our B+B’s & guest houses Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Throughout the City many of our B+B’s and guest houses are helping to Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.

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Kilkenny City gardening excellence

The City gardeners  have presented a wonderful range of  colourful flower displays through out the City. It is a delight to walk through our medieval streets and enjoy the blooms !

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City in Bloom 2010

There is flower power colour throughout Kilkenny City this summer.

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The Canal square and Parade comes out tops!

The Canal Square and City Parade urban areas have received a nomination  in the current RIAI Annual Irish Architecture Award ( Public Choice Award section). The Parade, our  premier public space has become a firm favourite for visitors and citizens alike.   The wide … Continue reading

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