Would you like to spend 12 months in France volunteering on an EU funded project about youth mobility and Irish culture? Voluntary Service International (VSI) are looking for a volunteer (aged from 18 to 30) interested in Irish music and culture who would like to learn French and do creative work with the local community. Click here for more information
Recovery College South East has announced their Autumn/Winter timetable for 2018 for Kilkenny. 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 South East Timetable Semester Sept 2018 to Dec 2018 - Click this link 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 [...]
This July the RSA’s Check it Fits service will be visiting County Kilkenny - The Check it Fits service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision. On the day our experts will advise on how to fix any problem, demonstrate how [...]
MS Ireland South - Data Collector - Community Employment Scheme Click here to find out if you are eligible to apply for the position.
PPN weekly newsletter can be viewed here newsletter 6th JUly 18
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 [...]