The annual Keep Kilkenny Beautiful (KKB) Awards took place last week at Langton’s Hotel on John Street. The MC was Maurice O’Connor of Community Radio Kilkenny City, and keynote speaker was Bernadette Moloney, Biodiversity Officer with Kilkenny County Council. Presentations were made by several local dignitaries. KKB Chairperson Maria Dollard presented the following awards. Hero of our Community:Pat Durkan.Fitzpatrick Shield for Community Effort:Kilkenny Sub-Aqua Club.

placeholder image — The annual Keep Kilkenny Beautiful (KKB) Awards took place last week at Langton’s Hotel on John Street. The MC was Maurice O’Connor of Community Radio Kilkenny City, and keynote speaker was Bernadette Moloney, Biodiversity Officer with Kilkenny County Council. Presentations were made by several local dignitaries. KKB Chairperson Maria Dollard presented the following awards. Hero of our Community:Pat Durkan.Fitzpatrick Shield for Community Effort:Kilkenny Sub-Aqua Club.

REVEALED: Winners at the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful award 2025 - picture gallery #1

By Sam Matthews

Managing Editor

Published 28th Oct 2025, 18:00 GMT

Most Improved Commercial Premises:Valley of Roses, Rose Inn Street

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Most Improved Commercial Premises:Valley of Roses, Rose Inn Street

Best Shop front:The Gift Horse, Rose Inn Street

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Best Shop front:The Gift Horse, Rose Inn Street

Best Signage: O’Gorman’s Public house, Upper John Street

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Best Signage: O’Gorman’s Public house, Upper John Street

Best Hospitality:Tower & Castle, John Street

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Best Hospitality:Tower & Castle, John Street

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