Category Archives: Wildlife

Colourful flowers attract colourful butterflys in Kilkenny

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Kilkenny Castle and the river Nore

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Biodiversity in our riverside wild flower meadows

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Kilkenny wild Flower meadows in July

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Orchids Bloom in Kilkenny

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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!

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

Our city frogs in the linear park.

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River Bregagh Biodiversity scheme Launched

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

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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Kilkenny 400 Fruit tree project

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Keep Kilkenny Beautiful

An  event to celebrate the Kilkenny 400 Fruit Tree project took place  at the Orchard site in Kilkenny Castle on Monday 21st June 2010 .   A stone plaque was unveiled by Kilkenny City  Mayor Malcolm Noonan .   The  lives of Susie … Continue reading →

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