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In Feb 2019, organised by the Public Participation Networks of five counties; Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Carlow, in collaboration with the Irish Environmental Network, this event brought together 120 people from across the South East to explore ideas and actions that can be replicated in their locality, whether at home or in the community. Senator Grace O’Sullivan gave an opening speech, and an impressive lineup of facilitators hosted each workshop. This day gave insight into the challenges that communities are faced with and the possibilities that exist for positive [...]

Kilkenny St Patrick's Day 2022  Community pageant – Running with the wolves  The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Thursday the 17th March at 1.30pm. This year we have teamed up with Cartoon Saloon to create the Theme for the 2022 parade, ‘Run with the Wolves’. We have chosen this theme to acknowledge the wonderful work of the Kilkenny based animation studio Cartoon Saloon whose movie ‘WolfWalkers’ received an Oscar nomination in 2021. Wolfwalkers is set in Kilkenny in 1650 and tells the tale of Maebh, Robyn [...]

The purpose of the Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is to draw on the knowledge and experience of the public and private sectors to bring about a more joined-up approach to community development and deliver effective and efficient services to citizens, particularly those who are disadvantaged.       The initial term is 3 years, however, the PPN Representatives may apply for re-nomination and re-election for a second term of 3 years.    As a result of public health measures, all meetings are now held virtually via Microsoft Teams however, [...]

Following engagement with the consultation process of the City & County Development Plan  2021 -2027, I  wish to inform you that the Chief Executive’s Report on Submissions to the Draft City and County Development Plan was recently submitted to the Kilkenny County Councillors, and is now available on our dedicated Development Plan website, at the following link: https://ourplan.kilkenny.ie/publication-of-chief-executives-report-on-submissions-to-the-draft/ The Council are meeting at 3pm on Tuesday 8th June to consider this Report.  A member of the public who wishes to join the Council Meeting should contact Brenda Kelly:  for a link to the [...]