Category Archives: Biodiversity

Colourful flowers attract colourful butterflys in Kilkenny

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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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Colourful meadows in July

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Biodiversity in our riverside wild flower meadows

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Kilkenny wild Flower meadows in July

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Orchids Bloom in Kilkenny

Orchids are a most beautiful but endangered flower. Kilkenny City  is working to protect its rare flowers and their associated habitats. It is wonderful to visit and see the orchids bloom again this year. The area is protected from mowing by the … Continue reading

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Biodiversity frog style!

Our city frogs in the linear park.

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City in Bloom 2010

There is flower power colour throughout Kilkenny City this summer.

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River Bregagh Biodiversity scheme Launched

The aim of the  5 year project is to identify, quantify and improve the Bregagh river, the valley, it’s habitat and environs. The Bregagh river is a tributary of the river Nore which rises to the south west of Kilkenny … Continue reading

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Kilkenny wild flower meadows

The Kilkenny wild flower meadows are starting to bloom.  The wild flower meadows both at Dukesmeadows and Bishopsmeadows are full of colour. The meadows are carefully tended and cut just once a year.   They form part of the overall river … Continue reading

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