Events

This month sees the return of the annual AOIFE (Association of Festival and Events) Pop Up Advice Clinics and AOIFE’S Executive Director and Multimedia Assistant will hold an advice clinic here in Kilkenny on Tuesday February 12th  to meet local member Festival and event organisers.   Modelled on other Network offerings – the POP Up Advice Clinics are facilitated locally to allow organisers to meet AOIFE personnel and get a steer on some of their problems. Check out this link Kilkenny Advice Pop Up Clinic Press Release 19  to view their Press Release. To register for [...]

– Have your Say on EU Water Priorities for the future. The WATER Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) has opened public consultation to get your opinion on the next version of its Vision 2030 and Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA 3.0). As part of this consultation phase we invite your views on the future of water-related research, development and innovation in Europe at our national workshop, which will take place on Thursday 14th February 2019, in The Gresham Hotel, Dublin.     EPA Reminder - click this link for more information  

One-Day Conference - The Climate Challenge: Policy, Media & Society  -   To mark the inaugural year of DCU's   MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society, we will host a one-day conference in DCU on Friday 8th February, 2019.    ONE Day Conference on Climate Change - please click this link to get more information

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is holding its national fundraising and awareness Campaign Lollipop Day on 1st and 2nd of March this year to highlight the symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer. The ‘Lollipop’ emblem used on Lollipop Day signifies the relationship between a difficulty in swallowing and oesophageal cancer. Lollipop Day itself is dependent on volunteers selling lollipops in local shopping centres all around the country. For more information  click on this link -VOLUNTEERS FOR LOLLIPOP DAY     or go to their website   http://www.lollipopday.ie/

Music in Kilkenny are delighted once again to let you know of their latest events for early 2019  click this link to view MIL Brochure

Have your voice heard Carlow Volunteer Centre are holding a Focus Group on Monday January 28th next in Woodford/Dolmen Hotel, Carlow.       Volunteering Strategy - click this link for more information

F.A.O. all Business Owners/Managers   REAP THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ACCREDITED AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS! Did you know that across the EU, older people are responsible for 50% of consumer spending? It’s easy to become an accredited Age Friendly Business and reap the benefits for all concerned. All you need to do is sign up and participate in the forthcoming Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme. It’s free to take part and there are just 5 simple steps:     Age Friendly Business Recruitment - click this link for more information

Funding Workshop for Community Voluntary Groups - In conjunction with the above Community Wetlands Forum and a host of relevant support agencies, Community Finance Ireland  are really looking are really forward to presenting at this event on the 18th January, 2019 - 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Clara Bog Visitor Centre For more information checkout their website https://www.communityfinance.ie/#home To register your interest please click on this link  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/funding-workshop-community-voluntary-groups-tickets-54521209405?utm_term=eventurl_text

NEWPARK CLOSE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE – details of events happening at the centre. – PARENT + TODDLER GROUP – Tuesday mornings – 10am to 12noon - contact Ber Brophy on 056-772-3309 NFRC Toddler Group - click here for more information – SAFETY TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE   Includes: – Safe plan of Action; Safe Operation of Horticultural Tools and Equipment; Chemical Spraying -  NFRC Safe Operation – MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE     Certification valid for 3 years – Group Discount available.    NFRC Handling Training For further information on these [...]

Registration is now open for the National Biodiversity Conference, titled ‘New Horizons for Nature’, coordinated by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which will be held in Dublin Castle on 20th & 21st February 2019. Further information at http://www.biodiversityconference.ie