Congratulations are due to the 10 Kilkenny athletes who competed in the Special Olympic Games Ireland in Dublin two weekends ago. They all put in a huge effort in their sports. Between them they brought home 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze medals. Special Olympic Photos - click here to view
Former home of Smithwicks Brewery set to become a vibrant new urban quarter in the heart of Kilkenny City Abbey Quarter Press Release July 2018 - Click Here
Summers Stars Reading Adventure is now underway and runs until August 31st in all Libraries in Kilkenny. The challenge encourages all children to read a minimum of 8 Books through the summer holiday period. By participating, children improve their reading levels and avoid the 'summer slide' in an enjoyable way, by picking up free rewards as they progress! For further information please click here
Traditional wall building skills starts Friday 29th June next for 10 weeks – for more details contact KLP, Martin Rafter on 056 7752111. Click here for details
The summer 2018 phase of Healthy Ireland 2018 was launched last week and the three themes of the campaign are:- Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Mental Wellbeing. The Summer campaign also emphasises the benefits of making healthy changes with others, as research shows that starting a healthy habit with someone else, such as a family member, friend or colleague, is likely to be more effective than if you do it alone. This message of ‘Feel Good Together’ also reflects the partnership nature of the Healthy Ireland initiative, which is so [...]
The Learning Set is taking place on the 21st June in The Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow from 10am to 4.30pm with morning and afternoon workshops – for further details on the workshops and booking information - see below:- Poster re Learning Set June 21st - click here for more details Recovery Are We There Yet? Workshop information - click here
BIKE WEEK 2018 a wonderful community event / initiative by Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership – Bike maintenance Workshop; Bike Buffet; Saturday Slow Roll Cycle; Gowran Kids Bike Day, Ciclovia 2018 Ciclovia Poster - click here to view Gowran Bike Week - click here to view Poster BikeWeek Posters - click here
The DRUM Youth Centre at MacDonagh Junction - have outlined their summer programme - Click here to view the poster for the Summer Camp at the Drum
Kilkenny County Council is advertising for Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) from Community Groups to apply for funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. The Scheme provides funding of up to 80% in respect of Capital Projects. An information evening on the scheme will be held in the Springhill Hotel on Thursday 17th of May at 8.00p.m.
Launched by Kilkenny County Council this week - Third level campus identified as a driver for Kilkenny’s economy and to retain local people in the county. For further details Press Release - click here and From Charter to Framework - click here for report