Events and Workshops

Free Introduction Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals Translating the SDGs into Local Actions for Co. Kilkenny Saolta is providing a free introduction workshop for members of the Kilkenny PPN to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to implement them as local actions. This initial workshop will identify the specific SDGs that are of interest to communities within Co. Kilkenny, and how to translate them into practical actions that can be carried out at a local level. This workshop will be part of an ongoing series in [...]

Kilkenny PPN and Kilkenny Volunteer Centre are thrilled to invite you to our first Community & Volunteering Expo of 2025 in Castlecomer. Date & Time: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Location: Castlecomer Community Hall, Kilkenny Street, R95 WK2N This is a brilliant opportunity to meet with local community and voluntary groups, learn about the work that they do, and find out how you can get involved. Whether you're looking to volunteer your time, find support for your organisation, or simply discover what's happening within your community, [...]

Kilkenny County Council is developing a three-year Digital Strategy for the County covering the period 2024 – 2026. The first phase of the public consultation comprises a short online survey available at https://consult.kilkenny.ie/en/content/kilkenny-county-council-digital-strategy-public-consultation-survey which is open until Friday 19th July. This survey is an opportunity for all citizens to provide input on the challenges and opportunities in terms of local digital infrastructure needs, digital skills requirements, and engagement with Kilkenny County Council both online and in person. The feedback will assist with the development of the Digital Strategy. The [...]

Kilkenny PPN invites to you a webinar to hear about the Kilkenny County Council Draft Climate Action Plan and the Community Climate Action Grant. Please find information on how to register and attend below. Come along to hear the Climate Action Team talk about the five-year Draft Climate Action Plan, how you can make submissions; and also to hear about the new Community Climate Action Grant scheme which will be open to communities in December. Time: 7.00 - 8.00 PM Date: 22nd November 2023 Location: Online Webinar - Attend via Zoom Register [...]

UPDATE: The booking a Mooncoin Hall has been cancelled in favor of meeting groups living very close to the Curraghmartin Solar Farm, and in particular the village of Carrigeen, with direct invites to the community groups there. For further information, please contact SECAD Partnership CLG - SECAD on 021 461 3432, or email SECAD Partnership CLG are inviting you to an information event in regard to the Curraghmartin Solar Farm.   An informal meet and greet will take place on your arrival. The event will include: An introduction [...]

Síolta Chroí is running a course aiming to will explore how you can and your community group can play your part to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss by creating systems that sequester carbon, builds biodiversity, and restores the ecosystem that you are part of. The course will mix theory with practical hands-on work. It will give participants the knowledge and inspiration to transform the community space that they work with. In this course you will learn: Ecosystem restoration Soil building and natural cycles Introduction to Permaculture Design Building [...]