Join the Kilkenny Public Participation Network for a special Spring-Summer Plenary and Networking event—an evening designed to bring together community groups, local organisations, and individuals who care about making a difference in Kilkenny.

This in-person event is your opportunity to:

  • Hear from expert speakers on key community topics
  • Learn about ongoing local projects and initiatives
  • Connect and network with other community groups and services

Register Attendance For You Or Your Group Here

What’s Happening on the Night

You’ll hear updates and presentations on:

  • The Kilkenny Community Safety Partnership, Maria O’Shea, Kilkenny County Council Community Safety Coordinator
  • The Kilkenny County Heritage Strategy 2026-2030, Cllr. Maria Dollard, Chair of the Kilkenny Heritage Forum
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how communities can take local actions, Alejandro Valderrama, Saolta Ireland Programme Officer
  • The Work and Activities of Kilkenny’s Youth Council, Kilkenny Comhairle na nÓg
  • The Impact Community-Led Action in Urlingford, James Hayes, Secretary and Founding Member of the Urlingford Town Team

Network with fellow community members!

This event is a fantastic opportunity for community groups, PPN representatives, local services & organisations, and educators to showcase their work, connect, and share experiences.

Note: Refreshments and hot finger food will be available for all attendees!

Host an information stand for your group (limited space available)

Groups interested in hosting an information stand to share their work may reserve a table by selecting the option when reserving tickets below.

Information Stand tickets are limited to 1 ticket per group. A total of 12 tables will be available, and must be shared between two individual groups. (Note: stands may only be reserved by members or affiliate members of the Kilkenny Public Participation Network)

Please email if you have any queries regarding hosting an information stand.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!