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Kilkenny Volunteering Service have two volunteering positions available - Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle and Youth Leader in Abbey Youth Cafe, Graiguenamanagh Click here for details

Kilkenny LEADER Partnership invites applications for funding under the LEADER Programme 2014–2020 towards developing Playgrounds. The scheme is open to all groups operating within the Community and Voluntary sector who have: An open and representative structure (legal basis), Operate on a ‘not for profit’ basis A policy of playground management and care of playground. For further details Click here    

Many events are happening in all the Kilkenny Libraries including Story into Springtime. Click here for timetable in your nearest library.

After Easter Foróige DRUM Youth Project & Health Café will be running Parent Groups every Friday. It will have a focus on health and well-being and will include workshops in Yoga, Mindfulness and Fitness. It will also include healthy eating cookery demonstrations. Poster  Click Here   or contact Rita Comerford, Youth Officer 086 7736976 or www.foroige.ie

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT SCHEME - FOR THIRD LEVEL STUDENTS  and  TEMPORARY LIFEGUARDS – SUMMER 2018 Kilkenny County Council will be operating a Summer Employment Scheme for Third Level students between May and September 2018. The Council are also recruiting Lifeguards for the Summer Season 2018 to provide lifeguard cover on the River Nore & River Barrow For further details Please Click here for application forms Closing dates for Summer Students – 9th March  ---   Closing date for  Lifeguards – 16th March

EAPN Ireland is delighted to welcome Irene Byrne to their team as Policy and Communications Officer. For full details  Click here

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE February 21st 2018 Castlecomer Municipal District Councilors Working Closely with An Garda Síochana Click here

The Recovery College South East has issued their Spring/Summer timetable for 2018.   The courses/workshops in the Recovery College are for everyone, as mental health is everyone's business.  We are all directly or indirectly affected by it.      Recovery College Workshop Timetable 2018 Completed enrolment forms can be posted or emailed to the Recovery College South East or alternatively, places may be booked by phone. (Contact details on enrolment form attached). Please do not hesitate to contact the Recovery College South East if you require any further information.   Phone 056 7703666 / 086 1746330 [...]

2018 Research bulletin on neurological conditions - stroke, multiple sclerosis  etc. showing that MS is the most common neurological condition of accounting for 38.3 % out of 34 neurological categories listed. Table 8 shows current service and future service requirements - Rehabilitation is the most common intervention required 38.5 %. MAP_bulletin_2018_Issue_9_01

See attached brochure   Music in Kilkenny for Autumn MIK Autumn 2017 Brochure (2)