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Kids! and Life! 2013 Kids! and Life! 2013 Telephone 0761 07 7910 4 The Parade, Kilkenny. Tel: 0761 07 7910 Open: Monday to Friday: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm The Friary. Tel: 056 7755660 Open: Friday 10am to 12pm Main Street. Tel: 059 9724955 Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:30am to 12:30pm The Credit Union, Main St. Tel: 051 896900 Open: Thursday and Friday 11am to 1pm 0761 07 4000 Telephone 0761 07 7910 Avonmore Super Milk - Let your little heroes shine. 152146_Avon_SuperKids_A5_ad.indd 1 17/02/2012 16:21 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 WELCOME TO KILKENNY KIDS! and LIFE! Welcome to the second edition of Kilkenny Kids! and Life! which brings together what would have been the fourteenth edition of Kilkenny Kids! with its adult equivalent Kilkenny Life! We hope you will enjoy this year’s publication and find it useful. This A to Z of information is designed to help everyone get the most out of life in Kilkenny City and County. Information that is of particular interest to older people is highlighted by the Age Friendly County logo. As some people will have needs that are particular to them, please check with providers to see whether all can participate in activities listed. Some activities included are free but others will have a charge, so please check before you make your plans. We have included costs for some of the entries, but in most cases this hasn’t been detailed. A big thank you to all those involved in producing Kilkenny Kids! and Life! - to our sponsors and advertisers for their generosity which made this production possible, to those at Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre who assisted with the research, especially Eilís Cody, Marian Deering, Margaret Cody, Miriam Kennington and Noreen Good, and to all who helped in any way. We’d be delighted to hear from you if you have any suggestions, which might improve next year’s edition, or if you know of some information that we haven’t included. Kilkenny Kids! and Life! is now available online on www.kilkennycoco.ie and www.kilkenny.ie Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre 4 The Parade Kilkenny Telephone: 0761 07 7910 Email: [email protected] Information correct at time of going to print (July, 2013) Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this booklet. However, Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any reader as a result of the information or advice contained herein. 1 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 ADULT LEARNING Adult Learning Scheme (Word Aid) Word Aid, the Co Kilkenny Adult Literacy Scheme, is a free, confidential service that supports adults with reading, writing, spelling or maths difficulties. We also offer support with preparation for the driver theory test, family learning and introduction to computers, with the option of FETAC certification. Contact: Marion Dermody Location: 43 Upr Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennyvec.ie Telephone: 056 7763149 Fax: 056 7750196 Email: [email protected] ANGLING Angling permits and government licences The River Nore is well known for its trout and salmon. The season runs from March 17th to the end of September. Location:Kilkenny: Sports Shop on the Butterslip Telephone: 056 7721517 Thomastown: Simon Treacy Hardware Shop, Market St Telephone: 056 7724291 ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Discovery Park (see advertisement in this booklet) Two stocked rainbow trout fishing lakes, one for fly fishing and one for bait fishing. Fishing by daily permit. Lessons available, pre-booking required. Equipment hire and tackle available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fun for all the family! Contact: Castlecomer Discovery Park Telephone: 056 4440707 Location: Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Website: www.discoverypark.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Family fishing on the River Nore for Salmon and Trout Fishing at Jerpoint Park on the River Nore for wild Salmon and wild Brown Trout is a wonderful event for a family to enjoy. Rods and bait are supplied and a brief tutorial is given. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Contact: Jerpoint Park Telephone: 086 6061449 Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.jerpointpark.com ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Anglers Association Club members have fishing rights over an extensive stretch of the Nore. Visitors welcome. Trout and salmon day permits are available from Club House Hotel. Contact: Luke Boyle Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny 2 Telephone: 086 1721414 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 ARCHERY Country Leisure Activity Centre Try your hand at long bow archery. Instructions, video and all equipment provided. Indoor target shooting and clay pigeon shooting. Groups catered for. Prior booking is advisable. Contact: Eamonn Walshe Telephone: 056 7761791 Location: Bonnettsrath (2 km from Kilkenny City), Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Archery Club Occasional four week courses for beginners. All equipment provided. Club meets Thursdays, 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Members enter national and international competitions. Contact: Tom Hennessy Telephone: 087 2376492 Location: St Patrick’s School, Kells Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Mount Juliet Archery tuition available in the beautiful grounds of Mount Juliet. Outdoors. €35 per person. Clay target shooting, 25 clays €45, 50 clays €70. Pre-booking required. Location: Mount Juliet, Thomastown Telephone: 056 7773000 ART & CRAFTS Art Classes Sonja, a qualified artist, teaches classes for beginners and more advanced. She specialises in classical techniques including oil on canvas and watercolour. Group classes run in Bishop Birch Institute, Kilkenny City, on Thursday and Friday mornings, as well as individual classes in her home. Telephone: 056 7708155 Contact: Sonja Telephone: 083 3941220 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Art It (see advertisement in this booklet) Didi’s Walk In Art Studio. For all ages, offers everyone the possibility to be creative. There is a handy Drop In service for children besides Art and Craft Classes, Oil Painting and Perspective Drawing Classes. Art It caters to parties and events of all sorts. Please check out our more detailed advert. Visit us on Facebook at Art It Kilkenny! Contact: DiDi Location: The Goods Shed, MacDonagh Junction Telephone: 086 3085270 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 3 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Baurnafea Willow Works One-day creative willow workshops. Learn the basic basketry techniques of this traditional skill. All classes are small groups. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Contact: Heike Kahle, Basketmaker Telephone: 059 9726947 Location: Baurnafea, Castlewarren, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Butler Gallery Butler Gallery, the leading contemporary art gallery in the South East of Ireland, runs extensive education, community and outreach programmes including: Solas for children, Artist in residence in Schools programmes, as well as a wide range of debates, gallery talks and lectures. Butler Gallery is located in the historic Kilkenny Castle and is open throughout the year offering an exciting range of national and international high profile exhibitions. Entry is free. Location: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7761106 Website: www.butlergallery.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Duiske College Offers FETAC accredited courses in Arts, Craft and Design and Business Studies at FETAC Level 5 and Level 6. Contact: Maria Hayles Telephone: 059 9724177 Location: Duiske College, Graiguenamanagh, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Grennan Mill Craft School Courses in Art, Craft and Design and Professional Arts Practice. Aims to equip students with the skills to enable them make a decision about a possible future in craft. Provides the opportunity for progressing to art college or apprenticeship to a craft-based career. Areas covered are batik, ceramics, communications, design, drawing, exhibition organisation, exhibition technique, art metal craft, print making, professional practice for art, craft and design, woven textiles and work experience. Contact: Location: Website: Alexandra Meldrum Grennan Mill Craft School, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny www.grennanmill.net Telephone: 056 7724557 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 4 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) Bantracht na Tuaithe, the Kilkenny and County federation of ICA, has several hundred members in 19 guilds, with an ethos based on friendship with women and further education. Hand crafts, computers and all of the old traditional Irish crafts are our main activities. Classes in computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, gardening, flower arranging, swimming and physical fitness may also be available. Visits to An Grianán in Co Louth, ICA's Adult Education College, are arranged. Members go on weekend trips and there is an annual international trip. There is a hand-craft week in March every year. Meetings are held once a month, some guilds hold craft nights weekly. Guilds in Co Kilkenny include: Ballyouskill, Ballyragget, Clara, Clough, Glenmore, Graiguenamanagh, Graine, Hugginstown, Inistioge, Kilkenny (2 guilds), Kilmacow, Mullinavat, Owning, Sevenhouses, Templeorum, Thomastown, Urlingford, Windgap. Contact: Shirley Power Telephone: 051 643521 Telephone: 087 6118543 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mary Gaine Painting classes taught by experienced local artist in watercolour, oil and acrylic. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners. Courses run for eight weeks, starting in September, with one two-hour class each week. Contact: Mary Gaine Telephone: 056 7762582 Location: Social Services Centre, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail ‘MADE in Kilkenny’ formed to foster excellence in crafts in Co Kilkenny, to encourage the growth of the professional craft industry and to promote the County as a shopping destination for authentic, handmade craft. All the craftspeople work using both traditional and modern techniques. The ‘MADE in Kilkenny’ brochure may be used as a guide, for a day out visiting various craft shops in Kilkenny’s scenic countryside and historical city. Check out the MADE in Kilkenny website. Telephone: 056 7752111 Location: 8 Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.madeinkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Minerva Patchwork and Needlework Group meets at St Brigid's Secondary School, Callan every second Monday night starting in September. Telephone: 056 7725298 Contact: Kathleen Delaney Contact: Margaret McEvoy Telephone: 056 7765691 Location: St Brigid’s Secondary School, Callan, Co Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 5 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Mosaic Mandala Classes available. Contact: Judith Ashton Telephone: 087 6976395 ______________________________________________________________________ National Craft Gallery This gallery is the show-case for the best of contemporary, innovative craft work in Ireland. Admission is free. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm (Closed Mondays, except public holidays). Open Sundays, 11am to 5.30pm, April to December. Location: Castle Yard, The Parade, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7761804 Website: www.nationalcraftgallery.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ South Midlands Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society This group meets monthly, has a speaker and occasional trips, shop selling equipment and fabrics. Weekend workshops for members. New members welcome, especially young people. Meet first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, September to June. Contact: Contact: Location: Margaret McEvoy Telephone: 056 7762691 Alison Baxter Telephone: 051 648924 St Mary’s Day Centre (behind the Cinema), Telephone: 087 2506999 Haughney Green, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] DiDi’s Walk-In Art Studio for all ages 6 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Workhouse Crafts Over twenty traders, all products hand-made in Ireland. First Sunday of the month, 11am to 5pm. Also trading during Kilkenny Arts Festival. Contact: Josephine Plettenberg Location: Workhouse Sq, MacDonagh Junction Telephone: 086 8958538 ATHLETICS Gowran Athletic Club Train Monday and Friday, from 6.30pm. Train and compete in all track, field events and cross-country. New members welcome. Adults and children from age 8. Also meet at Scanlon Park on Wednesday, 7pm to 8pm. “Fit for Life” group meets at the Health Centre car-park in Paulstown on Wednesday, 7.30pm. Contact: Liam Kealy Telephone: 087 6856452 Contact: Denis Cormack Telephone: 087 6426480 Location: Gowran Park Racecourse carpark ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny City Harriers Juvenile and Senior Athletic Club The Club offers training and competition in track, field events, road and cross country. Training on Saturdays, 11am to 12pm, Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Thursdays, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. New members always welcome. Suitable for adults and children from age 7. Contact: Sean Lynch Telephone: 056 7765737 Location: Scanlon Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Road Runners Organised Road Races on marshalled routes take place each year: short races take place every Wednesday night over a 5 week period (usually from mid-April), starting with a 2 mile race and going up to a 6 mile race. All welcome, casual joggers to marathon runners! Contact: Paddy Neary Telephone: 056 7761436 ______________________________________________________________________ St Senan’s Athletic Club For adults and children from age 7.Training and competition in track and field events and cross-country. Facilities include 400m floodlit running track. Training Monday and Wednesday, 7pm to 8pm. Contact: Contact: Location: Website: Telephone: 086 8100299 Telephone: 051 885684 Email: [email protected] Pam Bill Kilmacow Sports Complex www.stsenansac.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 7 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 The Watershed 400 metre outdoor running track, Astroturf pitches, full size soccer pitch, 13,000 sq ft multi sports arena with seating, pool complex, health suite, aerobics studio, fitness gym and classes. Children’s multi-activity and swim camps. Location: Scanlon Park Website: www.thewatershed.ie Telephone: 056 7734620 Email: [email protected] BADMINTON Badminton Clubs There are 10 mixed badminton clubs in Kilkenny City and County. Season runs September to April. Check out the details of your local club. Contact: Shirley Parr Telephone: 056 7764540 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Junior Badminton Association There are ten junior clubs in Kilkenny County. The season runs from September to Easter. Suitable for children from age 8. Telephone: 051 647185 Contact: Martin Madden Telephone: 087 2843106 ______________________________________________________________________ Schools Badminton Secondary Schools only. Contact: Telephone: 086 3568315 Heather Sharman BASKETBALL Basketball Teams There are seven ladies basketball teams and four mens teams across the County. Some clubs have juvenile teams. Contact: Teresa Walshe Telephone: 056 7728480 Telephone: 086 6697065 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Stars Basketball Club Caters for young people of school-going age (senior infants and older). Under 8’s and 10’s train at the Watershed, and our older groups at Kilkenny College and O’Loughlins. Registration takes place mid-August and the season runs from September to May. New members most welcome. Contact: Website: Telephone: 086 8255661 Email: [email protected] Wayne www.kilkennystars.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 8 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 BEE-KEEPING South Kilkenny Beekeepers Association The South Kilkenny Beekeepers Association meets on occasional Monday nights during the Winter months. Beginners course available. Contact: John Langton Location: Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9626749 Email: [email protected] BOOK CLUBS Graiguenamanagh Library Book Club Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7pm to 8pm. Crafty crew knitting and craft group every Wednesday, 11am. Location: The Library, Graiguenamanagh, Telephone: 056 7794178 Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ New Daytime Book Club All welcome to join New Daytime Book Club on last Tuesday of every month, 2.30pm. We’re just MAD about books! Kids Book Club, boys and girls age 8 to 12, first Tuesday of every month, 3.30pm. Location: The Library, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 4440561 ______________________________________________________________________ Riveting Reads Meets first Thursday of the month, 10.30am, in Loughboy library. Location: The Library, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7794176 BOWLING K Bowl Kilkenny The only ten-pin bowling centre in Kilkenny. One hour bowling for four people, plus popcorn and a drink €35. Location: MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7788200 Website: www.kbowlkk.ie Email: [email protected] BOXING Callan Boxing Club Suitable from age 5. Training Tuesday and Thursday, 6.30pm to 7.30pm for juniors and 7.30pm to 9.30pm for seniors. Thirty eight Leinster titles, sixteen National titles and a European Bronze medal. Very successful Club for both ladies and men. Those wishing to do weight training for health purposes are more than welcome to come along. Contact: Jimmy Walsh Telephone: 056 7725528 Location: Old Technical School, Clonmel Rd, Callan, Co Kilkenny 9 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Marble City Boxing Club Training Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7.30pm to 9pm, September to April. Adults and children from age 9. Contact: Ross Kehoe Telephone: 087 2757372 Contact: Noel Kehoe Telephone: 056 7726158 Location: Good Shepherd Centre, Church Lane, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Paulstown Boxing Club Training Monday,Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm to 8.30pm, September to April. Adults and children from age 9. Contact: Carmel and Ollie O’Neill, County Coach Telephone: 059 9726268 Location: Paulstown Community Centre, Telephone: 087 6153081 Paulstown, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ St Patrick’s Boxing Club Suitable from age 8. Training in one of Ireland’s leading leisure complexes. Club established since 1946. We cater for both boys and girls and adults, with both male and female coaches. Monday and Thursday, 7pm to 9pm and Saturday, 11am to 1pm. Contact: Contact: Location: Conor Phelan Telephone: 086 6012662 Chris O’Shaughnessy Telephone: 086 8032069 The Watershed, Scanlon Park, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 10 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 BRIDGE Bridge Classes Bridge classes for beginners in Kilkenny Bridge Centre, September until March. Contact: Annette Kennedy Telephone: 056 4441091 Tuesday and Wednesday Class Telephone: 087 6601564 Margaret Walsh Telephone: 056 7765319 Thursday Class Telephone: 087 9466407 Location: Kilkenny Bridge Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Website: www.cbai.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Clara Mondays, 8pm. September to May. Contact: Frances Foley Telephone: 086 8032409 Location: Connolly’s of Dunbell ______________________________________________________________________ Graiguenamanagh Thursdays, 7.30pm. Members only, September to May. Open to all June, July and August. Contact: Maura Gaynor Telephone: 059 9724262 Location: Duiske Inn, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Bridge Centre Exercise your brain at the Bridge Centre, home to eight Bridge Clubs. Open Monday to Thursday evenings. Games start at 7.30pm sharp! During the summer (beginning of June to first week in September) on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the Centre is open to visitors with a partner. Bar and disabled facilities. Contact: Marion Kilbride Telephone: 087 6544737 Location: The Bridge Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Website: www.cbai.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Thomastown Tuesdays, 7.30pm.From September to June. Contact: Ann O’Sullivan Location: The Salmon Pool, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7724689 BUSINESS COURSES Coláiste Cois Siúire One year FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Computer Applications/Office Administration and in Business Studies. Awarded by QQI. Contact: Location: Winifred Manning Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny 11 Telephone: 051 895112 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Coláiste Mhuire One year FETAC Level 5 course in Business Studies/Secretarial, FETAC Level 5 Engineering Technology, FETAC Level 5 (including special needs) and Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education. Mature students welcome. Location: Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 8831135 CAMOGIE Camogie Available throughout the County. Check with your local GAA Club. Website: www.kilkennygaa.ie See also Hurling. CANOEING Go with the Flow River Adventures Exciting river adventures in Canadian canoes on the Rivers Barrow, Nore and Suir for all ages. Caters for large groups and families. All equipment supplied and instruction provided. Advance booking required. Available all year. Whitewater events for stags and hens, interesting family river safaris, instruction courses. Contact: Charlie Horan Telephone: 087 252 9700 Website: www.gowiththeflow.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club Canoe club with something to suit everyone from beginners to experts. Courses for beginners and improvers. Members must be able to swim. Activities include canoe polo, wild water rodeo, surfing and marathon racing. Suitable from age 10. Most activities run from May to September. Check activities on the website. Club is on facebook. Contact: Roger McClure Location: Green’s Bridge Slipway, accessed from Telephone: 086 3809900 City side of Bridge, Kilkenny City. Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennyaquacanoeclub.wordpress.com ______________________________________________________________________ Thomastown Paddlers We pride ourselves on providing safe and exciting introductory courses in the sport of kayaking. Courses run from April to August. All you need to take part is a sense of adventure, ability to swim and prepared to get a bit wet! All equipment provided. Contact: Website: David Comerford www.thomastownpaddlers.com Telephone: 086 3391549 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 12 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 CAREERS County Kilkenny VEC Adult Guidance Service This service provides individuals and groups with information and guidance to assist them making choices in relation to educational and career options. While based in Kilkenny City, an outreach guidance service is provided throughout the county. Free and confidential service that is friendly, relaxed, impartial and supportive. Through the guidance process adults have an opportunity to explore their interests, aptitudes and preferences for education and employment. Guidance Counsellors can also provide assistance with CV preparation, application forms, interview techniques and supports. Contact: Bernadette O’Rourke Telephone: 056 7764448 Location: Lr New St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ KASES (Kilkenny/Carlow Area Supported Employability Service) A free and confidential service available to employers, employees and jobseekers. KASES is a Department of Social Protection funded initiative that enables and empowers people with varying abilities who require extra support or those with a disability or an illness to search for employment in the open labour market. We prepare people to access and maintain employment while also assisting them to integrate into the staff team. We are available to those who are in paid employment and need support to sustain their role. We assist employers to retain those staff who acquire an illness or condition that affects their ability to carry out their job. Location: Unit 1, 3rd Floor, Desart Hse, New St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7763903 Lr Pollerton Rd, Carlow Telephone: 059 9135564 Website: www.kcases.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Job Club Kilkenny Job Club is a free training programme for anyone who is looking for a job. The Job Club offers help with job hunting, CV preparation, career advice, interview techniques, job applications and more. Location: 44 Friary St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7756043 Email: [email protected] CHESS Kilkenny Chess Club Teams from the club represent Kilkenny in the Leinster League's first, second and third divisions. Meet Monday nights, 8pm, September to April. Contact: Jack Lowry Location: The Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny 13 Telephone: 056 7767774 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 CHILDCARE For a list of Kilkenny County and City Childcare Services see Appendix 1 at the end of this booklet. ______________________________________________________________________ College of Further Education, Castlecomer QQI FETAC Level 5 in Childcare, with special needs. One year course (4 days a week). Location: Castlecomer Community School, Telephone: 056 4441447 Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ VEC Community Education Service The VEC Community Education Service offers FETAC accredited modules leading to the full Childcare Award at FETAC Level 5. Courses available on a part-time basis with classes on offer during the evening time. Contact: Martha Bolger Location: Lr New St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7786896 CINEMA Kilkenny Omniplex Programmes change weekly on Friday. Details in Kilkenny People. Four screens. Location: Fair Green, Kilkenny Website: www.omniplex.ie See also Film. CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING Country Leisure Activity Centre Tuition and all equipment provided. Adults only. Outdoors. Pre-booking required. Contact: Mary Walshe Telephone: 056 7761791 Location: Bonnettsrath (2 km from Kilkenny City), Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Mount Juliet Clay target shooting. Tuition and all equipment provided. Adults only. 25 clays €45, 50 clays €70. Pre-booking required. Outdoors. Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7773000 Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 14 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Serving the specialised needs of institutional investors. State Street is the world’s leading provider of financial services to institutional investors. Our broad and integrated range of services spans the entire investment spectrum, including research, investment management, trading services and investment servicing. State Street International (Ireland) Limited, Business and Technology Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny. Phone: 01 776 8000 Website: statestreet.com 15 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 COMMUNITY CENTRES Community Centres offer courses and support services for people living in the surrounding community. ______________________________________________________________________ Droichead Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Accredited and non-accredited adult education courses, childcare provision, fitness classes, community savings bank, computer and photography classes, community garden, english conversation classes, open music, song and dance session and much, much more. Location: The Friary Complex, Telephone: 056 7755660 ext 1 Mill St, Callan, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Wide range of activities and supports available including: childcare, children and youth services, family supports, parenting, counselling, adult social groups, adult education and employment supports. Multimedia Centre with low cost IT and ECDL training. Older persons supports, community groups and support groups (including community bank, Aware, Immigrant Support Clinic, Older Person Support Group). ______________________________________________________________________ St Canice’s Neighbourhood Centre offers adults various social and educational outlets throughout the year (for current schedule contact Fr McGrath FRC). Contact: Wendy Taylor Telephone: 056 7751988 Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Newpark Close Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Offers wide ranging activities and supports to Newpark Close and surrounding areas including training, Multimedia/test Centre, social groups for men and women, women’s educational programmes, Community Savings Bank, counselling, drugs outreach worker and parenting programmes. Telephone: 056 7723309 Contact: Sheila Donnelly Location: Newpark Close Family Resource Centre, Newpark Close, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ The Mill Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Wide range of activities and supports available, including: courses, community banking, computers, youth club, counselling and so on. Contact: Sue Cox Telephone: 056 8838466 Location: The Mill Family Resource Centre, Main St, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 16 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 COMPUTERS Castlecomer College of Further Education QQI FETAC Level 5 in Modern Business Administration and IT. Location: Castlecomer Community School, Telephone: 056 4441447 Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Community Centres Community Centres offer daytime and evening courses in a variety of IT courses. Beginner and intermediate level. See Community Centres. ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Multimedia Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Beginners and advanced computer courses at low cost, internet, social media and e-mailing, ECDL, CVs. Funding may be available. Open Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 2pm. Friday, 9.30am to 1pm. Free drop-in Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 2pm. Contact: Liz Hogan Telephone: 056 7752144 Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph's Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Mill Family Resource Centre The Mill Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 8838466 / 056 8838467. Email: [email protected] Services which are provided in the Mill Family Resource Centre One to One Family Support Active: Back to education – Fetac level horticulture Art / Graphic Classes Mental Health Aid Courses – Men & Women Women DIY Basic & Advanced Photography Zumba Classes Computer Classes basic & Fetac level Community Banking every Thursday 6pm – 7pm Youth Club: Junior Group 6.45pm – 7.45pm Senior Group 8pm – 9pm every Monday Counselling Services: A problem shared is a problem halved, Confidential Counselling Services Allotments: If interested in planting your own vegetables/flowers contact the centre. We provide all Social Welfare, HSE, Tax, Garda & Government forms .We also offer advice and form filling services on all aspects of the Welfare system. Contact Project Manager Sue Cox : 056-8838466 17 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Libraries Internet access is free to library members - booking is advisable. There is a €3 charge for non-members per ½ hour session. ______________________________________________________________________ Mullinavat Computer Services Computer training for groups or one-to-one tuition. Lessons designed to suit the needs of the individual. All ECDL modules, including internet, e-mail, social media, skype. Learn at your own pace with no exams or tests. Some courses for adults may be free of charge if they are in receipt of any Social Welfare payment or pension. Classes available for children on Saturday mornings, summer camps also available. Contact: Mary Byrne Telephone: 051 898879 Location: Main St, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 1228511 ______________________________________________________________________ Noreside Education Centre Courses offered to groups and individuals include Computers for the Terrified, Introduction to Computers, Basic Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, pre-ECDL, ECDL and advanced ECDL, Payroll and Accounts (manual and computerised), and Train the Trainer (learn how to train others in computers). Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Location: Noreside Education Centre, Telephone: 056 7770790 3 St Canice’s Court, Dean St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Newpark Close Family Resource Centre Offers wide ranging activities and supports to Newpark Close and surrounding areas. Family Support – Strengthening Families Programme, Parenting Programmes and One to One supports for families as required. Local Training Initiative (LTI) – FAS funded, FETAC accredited, Level 3 and 4 courses in Horticulture. Multimedia/Test Centre – offers low-cost and accessible IT training, such as ECDL, Benefit 4. Women’s Educational Programmes Community Savings Bank Affordable Counselling service – contact Ber/Sheila 056 7723309 Drugs Outreach Worker – contact Patrick 085 7888326 Parenting Programmes Social groups – various groups including men and women over 50’s groups, young women’s group, etc Newpark Close Family Resource Centre, Newpark Close, Kilkenny Tel: 056 7723309 18 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Multimedia Centre Fr. McGrath Centre St. JosephÕ s Road Kilkenny 056 7752144 LEARN COMPUTERS AT YOUR OWN TIME AND PACE ...........and at a fraction of the cost!!! • • • • • One to One Support Available Friendly Learning Environment Flexible Opening Hours Learn what you want to learn Lowest cost public access to all major Software Training Programmes (Inc. ECDL) • Lowest cost public internet access available • CV preparation Accredited E.C.D.L. Test Centre Scoil Aireagail One year FETAC Level 5 Certificate course in Computer Applications. Modules include word processing, database methods, spreadsheets, e-business, internet, information and communications systems and communications. Progress from this course to programmes at higher-level institutes and direct entry to a range of office environments in administration, accounts, local government, legal organisations and financial institutions. Contact: Location: Catherine Phelan Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7768632 Email: [email protected] COOKERY Ryeland House Cookery Practical cookery demonstrations including christmas cooking, BBQ’s and salads, casseroles, one pot wonders, fish and family meals and Thai. Watch Anne Neary at work and then you eat the results! Courses run from September to June on Saturdays or weekday evenings. Private parties catered for. Contact: Location: Website: Anne Neary Telephone: 056 7729073 Ryeland House, Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 2767656 www.rylandhousecookery.com Email: [email protected] 19 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 The Icing on the Cake Hands-on cake decorating workshops for adults and children, all abilities, by experienced and qualified sugarcraft teacher. No experience necessary. Learn to create your own cake masterpiece to impress your family and friends. Group and private lessons available. Children’s cupcake parties and summer camps are also available. All ingredients and materials supplied. Contact: Nicky Read Telephone: 086 8165587 Location: Kilkenny City and Danesfort, Co KilkennyEmail: [email protected] Blog: www.nickyscakes.wordpress.com CRICKET Bagenalstown Cricket Club Open from April to September. Practice on Thursday nights at 6.30pm. Children’s cricket on Saturday mornings. League matches weekly. Contact: Ray Stapleton Telephone: 086 8054050 Location: McGrath Park, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow Email: [email protected] Website: bagenalstowncricketclub.com ______________________________________________________________________ Mount Juliet Cricket Club Matches at Mount Juliet, adults only, Sundays, 1pm. Contact: Vincent McDonnell Location: Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9272372 Email: [email protected] CYCLING Cycle Trails Two cycle trails have been developed by Trail Kilkenny. The North Kilkenny Cycle Route (83km) begins in Ballycallan and passes through Tullaroan, Freshford, Ballyragget, Castlecomer and finishes at Ballycallan. The route is mainly along quiet country roads. The East Kilkenny Cycle Route (65km approx) begins at Bennettsbridge and takes in Graiguenamanagh, The Rower, Inistioge, Thomastown and ends back at Bennettsbridge. Route guides are available and signs are up along both routes, mapboards will be installed shortly. Contact: Trail Kilkenny Location: 8 Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie Telephone: 056 7752111 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 20 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Marble City Cyclers Caters for the racing and leisure road cyclist. Contact: Website: Telephone: 086 6045918 Email: [email protected] Michael Shields www.marblecitycyclers.com DANCE Castle Towers Set Dancers Meet Wednesdays, 8pm to 9.30pm, September to May. Beginners or advanced. Cost €5 per person. For seniors only. Contact: Margaret Sheppard Telephone: 056 7769427 Location: Archer’s Street Community Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Dance Land Learn to dance for weddings and social occasions. Tuition in waltzing, tango, foxtrot, quick step, Latin and old time. Professional teacher. Classes for absolute beginners to advanced. Classes Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Contact: Mary Kelly Location: Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny 21 Telephone: 086 8153033 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Dancebox Studios voted best Dance Studio of the Year 2011! Covers a wide range of styles, from age 2 to adult. Kids classes: toddler song and dance, toddler ballet, kids hip hop, break dancing, cheerleading and more. Teen classes: hip hop, break dance, crew classes and line dance. Adult classes: fun adult hip hop, hip hop in heels, line dancing, set dancing, ballroom. Fitness through dance. Private classes: first dance for your wedding, any of the above styles. New class: hip hop and break dance, BOYS ONLY! Have your dance party at Dancebox Studios – children’s birthdays, hen parties, etc. Contact: April Coady Telephone: 087 7999166 Location: Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Facebook: Dancebox Studios Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Dancewise Academy Kilkenny Class: Dancewise Studios, Hebron Rd, Kilkenny Mondays. Ages 4 to 11: 6pm to 7pm. Age 12 years plus: 7.15pm to 8.30pm. Castlecomer Class: Castlecomer Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Wednesdays. Ages 4 to 8: 6pm to 7pm. Age 9 years plus: 7pm to 8pm. Freshford Class: Community Hall, Freshford, Co Kilkenny Thursdays. Ages 4 to 8: 6pm to 7pm. Age 9 years plus: 7pm to 8pm. Adult classes: Hip Hop Abs Tuesday 7pm to 8pm and Zumba Thursday 7pm to 8pm. Find us on Facebook. Drama Classes: Kilkenny Class: Dancewise Studios, Hebron Rd, Kilkenny Mondays. Ages 3 to 8: 5pm to 5.45pm. Age 9 to 12: 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Castlecomer Class: Castlecomer Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Wednesdays. Ages 4 to 12: 5pm to 5.45pm. Students doing Drama and Dancewise get both classes for €10. Contact: Michele Telephone: 086 3714029 Contact: Melissa Telephone: 086 3349692 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Evelyn White School of Irish Dancing Classes available for children from age 4. Telephone: 086 1013910 Contact: Evelyn White ADCRG Telephone: 056 7762609 Location: Castlecomer Community Hall – Monday 4pm to 5pm CBS Primary School, Kilkenny – Thursday 4pm to 6pm Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 22 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Salsa Club Salsa classes on Tuesdays for beginners and intermediates from 8pm to 9pm. No partner required. Advanced class 9pm to 10pm. Location: Pegasus, Ó Faolain’s, John St, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9799671 Website: www.salsanation.net Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Rodeo Cats Line Dancing Club Dust off your hats and boots and get ready! Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced level. Beginning soon: classes for children and teenagers. Contact: Ray Cahill Telephone: 056 7768939 Website: www.kilkennyrodeocats.com Telephone: 085 7193665 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Silver Spurs Line Dance Club Line dance club with great social opportunities. This group is aged from 20s to 60s, both male and female, and ranges from total beginners to advanced. Music styles include chart, country, Irish, Latin American and more, which makes these classes perfect for everyone. Extra classes cater for active retirement and also children. Come join us now for fun and fitness. Contact: April Coady Telephone: 087 7999166 Location: The Brógmaker, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Kilkenny Academy of Dance Classes in classical ballet, modern theatre/jazz, hip hop and tap. From age 3 up to vocational level. Examinations available. All teachers are fully qualified and registered with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Classes run September to June, with intensive daily classes held for senior students in July. Junior summer camp in July. Contact: Contact: Location: Website: Sinead Keaskin (AISTD-Dip and ALAM) Telephone: 087 8369144 Gemma Telephone: 085 1617576 Kilkenny Dance Studio, 1st Floor, The Smithlands Centre, Bohernatounish Rd, Kilkenny www.kilkennydance.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 23 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Older People’s Forum part of Kilkenny Age Friendly County Initiative Older? Yes Less to offer? No Would you like to be healthy, active and safe as you grow older? Kilkenny is now an Age friendly Community whose aim is to have an inclusive and accessible environment that promotes active ageing. For that you need transport, housing, respect and social inclusion, community support and health services, barrier-free buildings and streets, communication and information. Decision makers from key public, private and not for profit agencies are involved in providing support and services to achieve these aims. The Kilkenny Older People’s Forum is made up of representatives and individuals from older people’s groups all over the county. They work together to develop Kilkenny as a great place to grow old. The Older People’s Forum has representation on the housing action group, the traffic management forum as well as The Age Friendly County Alliance. If you would like to have your voice heard – join us. For more information about the Older People’s Forum, contact Nora Webster, the Chairperson of the Older People’s Forum on 087 6218589 Or call in to the Age Friendly office at 42 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, contact them on 056 777 2787 or [email protected] 24 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 DAY CARE CENTRES Alzheimer Society of Ireland Rings, cards, bingo, exercise to music, dinner, sports and services such as manicure, day trips and reflexology. Family care support group, last Wednesday of each month, 4pm to 5.30pm. Alzheimer’s Café for people living with dementia. Contact: Margaret Cahill / Ruth O’Gorman Telephone: 056 7771230 Location: 1 Fr Walsh Close, Coote’s Lane, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Day Care Centre Dinner, outings, bingo, cards, sonas, physical activities, skittles, singing, talks, Christmas Party, personal care, physiotherapy, clinic for leg ulcers, chiropody, laundry and hairdressing. Transport available. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Location: Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 4441679 ______________________________________________________________________ Dalton House Day Care Centre Monday to Saturday (inclusive), 9am to 5pm. Day Care Centre offering lunch, meals on wheels, laundry and assisted baths. Respite care Thursday. Craft and Art classes, book club. Social night - bingo, cards, music and refreshments, Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: Nellie Brett Telephone: 056 7726718 Location: St Mary’s Court, Main St, Gowran, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ St Columba’s Hospital Day Care Centre Personal care, nursing care, chiropody, physiotherapy, various diversional and recreational therapies, lunch and tea. Transport provided within 10km. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Contact: Helena Hull Telephone: 056 7754825 Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ St Mary’s Day Care Centre Provides a range of activities including meals, personal care, recreational activities and health promotion. Nominal charge for dinner. Open Wednesday and Thursday. Telephone: 056 7770789 Contact: The Manager Location: Gaol Rd, Haughney Green, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Troy’s Court Day Care Centre Lunch, exercise, personal care, chiropody and bingo. Monday to Thursday 11am to 3.30pm. Telephone: 056 7763117 Email: [email protected] Contact: Frances Gilligan Location: Troy’s Court, Kilkenny 25 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 DRAMA Barnstorm Theatre Company Ireland’s leading producer of professional theatre for children and young people has built up a strong reputation for high quality, innovative styles of theatre. Based in Kilkenny, Barnstorm tours its professional productions all over Ireland, as well as playing locally in both the Watergate Theatre and its own theatre venue, The Barn. Barnstorm also runs a vibrant Outreach and Education programme providing access and training in theatre/drama to communities and individuals across Kilkenny City and County. This is a flexible programme that invites individuals, organisations and communities to discuss the possibility of realising theatre, arts and drama projects with us. Kilkenny Youth Theatre (junior and senior) runs during school terms for ages 11 to 18, September enrolments. Youth Theatre Week summer camp in July. Adult Theatre Club: a weekly programme of theatre workshops which gives local adults the opportunity to learn about creating theatre and to meet new people. Contact: Philip Hardy, Artistic Director Telephone: 056 7751266 Anna Galligan, Outreach and Education Email: [email protected] Location: Barnstorm Theatre Co, Church Lane, Kilkenny Website: www.barnstorm.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Callan Variety Club This club provides an annual week of entertainment in the week after Easter in St Brigid's College Concert Hall. Members rehearse for four months prior to the performances. Anyone who enjoys singing and dancing is welcome to join (non-exam tied students please!). Contact: Barry Henriques Telephone: 056 7725834 Location: St Brigid's College Concert Hall, Email: [email protected] Callan, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Deenside Players This enthusiastic group stages an annual pantomime in February. New members welcome. Auditions in October. Regular rehearsals, October to February. Contact: Annette O’Connor Telephone: 056 4440117 Telephone: 087 9113319 Conatct: Michael Brennan Location: Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Devious Theatre This company, formed in Kilkenny in 2006, produces alternative theatre for young audiences. Their aim is to make theatre a more viable social alternative for a new generation of theatre goers. Check out their website for more details on their work. Website: Email: [email protected] www.devioustheatre.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 26 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Gowran Pantomime Society Meetings held every two weeks, September to March. The Society puts on an annual show in Gowran Parish Hall. New members always welcome. For children and adults. Contact: Eileen Byrne Telephone: 056 7726117 Location: Gowran Parish Hall, Gowran, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Speech and Drama A confidence building course with emphasis on correct speech (diction work) and public speaking, but also involves a wide variety of other aspects such as drama, puppet theatre, mime, characterisation, improvisation and lots of fun. Suitable for children from first class to sixth class. Speech examinations also available. Contact: Ann O’Grady Telephone: 056 7765282 See also Personal Development. ______________________________________________________________________ Starlight Stage Productions Kilkenny’s brightest performing arts school. Starlight runs classes in Ballycallan, Callan, Castlecomer, Mullinahone and our home base in the Broadway Studio, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny. The classes which consist of singing, drama and dance cater for students age 4 to 7, 8 to 11 and 11 to 14. We also have an adult group. The school has staged a number of big stage musicals, as well as variety shows and has taken part in many other events. We also run summer camps. Find us on Facebook. Contact: Jason or Sharon Telephone: 083 1187801 ______________________________________________________________________ Watergate Productions Watergate Productions, Kilkenny’s oldest theatrical institution and consists of a group of actors and directors who have represented theatre here for over 30 years. Contact: Ger Cody (Watergate Theatre) Telephone: 056 7761674 DRUG AWARENESS Mooncoin Parish Drug Awareness Programme Under the auspices of the Irish Bishop’s Drug Initiative, meets Mondays 7pm to 9pm in the Boys National School Mooncoin (October to May). Training courses in October for post primary students in transition year and fifth year living in the Mooncoin catchment area. These trained students run a peer education programme entitled ‘Drug Awareness and Healthy Life Choices’ for confirmation classes in Mooncoin Parish. Contact: David Conway Location: Boys NS, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3668296 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 27 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 One to One Support Service For individuals, families and concerned persons affected by substance misuse. Ossory Youth, through its Community Based Drug Initiatives, offer a free support service for anybody who needs support relating to their drug or alcohol use or for those who are worried or affected by substance misuse. Contact: David Gray / Mel Bay Telephone: 056 7761200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] DYSLEXIA Dyslexia Association Ireland (DAI) Aims to promote awareness of Specific Learning Disability (SLD/Dyslexia) and to serve the needs of people with this difficulty. The DAI provides a free information service to the public as well as other services. Local branches act as parent support groups, provide information and run out-of-school facilities (Workshops) for children. Membership of the Association is open to anyone concerned with promoting the treatment and prevention of the problems of SLD/Dyslexia. Contact: Dyslexia Association Telephone: 01 6790276 Location: Suffolk Chambers, 1 Suffolk St, Dublin 2 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dyslexia.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Dyslexia Association Ireland (DAI) – Kilkenny Branch The Kilkenny Branch of the Dyslexia Association is run by a voluntary committee consisting of parents of children attending the Workshop, in partnership with the Workshop Teaching Staff. It runs from September to May. The weekly after school workshop is held on Fridays 5.30pm to 7.30pm in CBS Primary School, Stephen St, Kilkenny. Contact: Contact: Telephone: 086 3809900 Telephone: 056 7768941 Roger McClure Susan Brophy ENVIRONMENT An Taisce The Kilkenny Local Association of An Taisce (National Trust for Ireland) are concerned with heritage and the environment. They have regular meetings which consist of talks by invited speakers on topics such as architecture, the Tree Council and the Eco Village in Cloghjordan, Co Tipperary. These are public meetings and everyone is welcome. Occasional outings are organised. The Committee meets monthly. Telephone: 086 2502786 Email: [email protected] Contact: Declan Murphy Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 28 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 FARMS Nore Valley Park Open Farm A fun and educational day out with a variety of activities, including bottle-feeding baby animals, bouncing in straw, crazy golf, pedal go-karts, playground and maze. Group activities available. There is also a picnic area and a tea room. Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt a week before Easter – a challenge for children and adults. Open from beginning of March until end of October, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm. Closed Sunday. Annual and weekly membership now available. Cost: Contact: Location: Website: €6 per person for entry only. Some activities extra. Samuel and Isobel Harper Telephone: 056 7727229 Annamult (signposted Nore Valley Email: [email protected] Park Farm), Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny www.norevalleypark.com FESTIVALS The following is a list of some of the many annual events and festivals that take place across Kilkenny City and County. Don't be stuck for something to do! ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Wellington Race (January 1st) Join in the largest rubber boot race in the world with hundreds of wellie-booted runners, in all sorts of attire, over a 6.4km circuit. A great way to start the year! ______________________________________________________________________ St Patrick’s Day (March 17th) Entertainment on the streets of Kilkenny. Parades at various locations. ______________________________________________________________________ Rhythm and Roots Weekend (May Bank Holiday) Featuring a world class lineup of international and Irish Roots / Americana Acts. www.kilkennyroots.com Telephone: 056 7763669 Website ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Fleadh Ceoil (end of May) A weekend of traditional music, set dancing, song and open air activities organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Telephone: 086 8249618 Contact: Noreen O'Neill Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival (June Bank Holiday) International comedy festival of great renown. Don’t stay at home – have a laugh! Website: www.thecatlaughs.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 29 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Graiguenamanagh/Tinnahinch Regatta and Boat Rally Festival (June) The festival includes musical events, sporting activities and comedy acts. The regatta includes over 20 events from an Iron Man contest to cot (fishing boat) races, swimming and diving competitions. ______________________________________________________________________ Thomastown Traditional Irish Music Weekend (August Bank Holiday) This annual event offers a weekend of live music in the pubs and on the streets of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny. ______________________________________________________________________ Ballykeeffe Mini Fest (August Bank Holiday) Annual Family Fun Day. Events to be confirmed. Website: www.ballykeeffe.com ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Arts Festival (early to mid-August) This exciting festival takes place over two weekends and the intervening week. The festival offers a spectacular variety of events, in Kilkenny City and County, to suit all ages and tastes including art, crafts, classical, jazz, world and traditional music, poetry and book readings, street performances, outdoor plays and workshops... Just be there!! Programme available early July from the booking office. Book early to avoid disappointment. Website: www.kilkennyarts.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Heritage Week (mid to late August) Organised by Dúchas there is something for everyone in Heritage Week such as guided tours of Kilkenny Castle, exhibitions, nature walks, bird watching and guided tours of Dúchas sites. Many events are free of charge during this week. Website: www.heritageireland.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Iverk Agricultural Show (late August) This agricultural show dates back to 1826 and is one of the largest in the country. Showcases the best of livestock, poultry, produce and crafts, as well as featuring showjumping. Held annually in Piltown, Co Kilkenny. Website: www.iverkshow.com ______________________________________________________________________ Graiguenamanagh Town of Books Festival (late August) Antiquarian, general second-hand and bargain book dealers descend on the village of Graiguenamanagh offering thousands of books to suit all tastes and budgets. Readings, book valuations and entertainment are on offer. Website: www.booktownireland.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 30 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Savour Kilkenny Food Festival (October Bank Holiday) Savour Kilkenny is a festival with a true community heart run by a voluntary committee of Kilkenny people who are passionate about food. Growing it, making it, cooking it, sharing it and eating it – all are celebrated each year in a rainbow programme. We’re lucky to have an exceptionally vibrant and creative food culture here and Savour Kilkenny is a chance to throw open our doors and invite you to join the party and enjoy it with us. Website: www.savourkilkenny.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Éigse Sliabh Rua Co Kilkenny (November) This traditional festival is based in Slieverue village and includes a seminar on local music and national history, children’s historical tour, poetry readings and tours to historical locations. Contact: Katherine Grant Telephone: 051 832482 Location: Rhu Glenn Hotel, Slieverue Village ______________________________________________________________________ Dancing for Pleasure (early November) A social dancing festival with tuition every morning and dancing to live bands in the evenings. Gala dinner on Thursday night. Contact: Bob Ormsby Telephone: 053 9133214 Location: Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Chess Festival (Last weekend in November) With games played at five different grades including Grand Masters and International Masters and attracting players from as far afield as Russia, this international festival welcomes all chess enthusiasts. Free to spectators. Venues will be Butler House and the Club House Hotel. Contact: Jack Lowry Telephone: 087 7840626 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenomics Festival (November) This unique festival brings together economists, financial analysts, journalists and other specialists to discuss issues that are affecting all our lives. What’s different here is the serious people are joined by comedians who help keep the discussion in layman’s terms so we can all understand what they’re talking about! As it says in the brochure “it’s serious but it’s great fun too!” Website: www.kilkenomics.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 31 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 FILM Kilkenny Film Club The Kilkenny Film Club aims to bring international, independent and World Cinema to the attention of enthusiasts and film buffs living and working in the South East. Screenings are only open to members. Season Ticket €48 (8 Films) or €8 per night. Season runs September to April. Membership only available to over 18’s. Contact: Steve Cullen Telephone: 086 1217211 Location: The Set Theatre, John St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennyfilmclub.com ______________________________________________________________________ Young Irish Film Makers A digital film training and production organisation based in Kilkenny City. We are looking for young people, ages 13 to 18 with an interest in making films, creating websites and learning advanced digital media skills. Our new ten-week training and production programme begins in September and January. Free entry selection workshops in September. Limited places available. Full details on website. Week-long summer camp July and August. Contact: Angela Walsh Location: St Joseph’s Studio, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.yifm.com See also Cinema. Telephone: 056 7764677 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Money Advice & Budgeting Service A Free Confidential Independent Service Problems paying off debts? Experiencing Financial Difficulties? Need advice on Money Management? Help is Available Contact us Now for an appointment Tel: | Email: [email protected] or write to: Kilkenny MABS, 8 William Street, Kilkenny Helping People to Help Themselves 32 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 FIRST AID First Aid Health& Safety Courses Occupational First Aid in the workplace (FETAC Level 5), First Aid for Childcare Providers, Basic and Refresher First Aid, Paediatric First Aid courses. Training in use of defibrillators (AED). Manual Handling/Patient Handling. Contact: Michael Kinsella Telephone: 087 2729794 Location: at your location, Email: [email protected] or an arranged venue ______________________________________________________________________ Health Training Kilkenny First Aid training, including occupational/basic first aid, and defibrillator training. Manual Patient Handling courses. Contact: Eileen Gunner Telephone: 087 2859660 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Chamber Three day Occupational First Aid courses and refresher courses for re-certification are run all year round and are open to members of the Kilkenny Chamber and non-members. Courses are subsidised. Contact: Sharon O’Gorman Telephone: 056 7752767 Location: The Maltings, Tilbury Place, Telephone: 056 7752261 James St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Courses offered. Cardiac First Response/AED and Paediatric and Basic First Aid. Contact: Heather Woods Telephone: 087 2395685 Inquiries for Ambulance cover at events: Concerts / Festivals / Sports / Equestrian / Community Service. Contact: Olga Brennan, Ambulance Duty Manager Telephone: 087 9865277 Cadets (ages 10 to 16) meet on Thursday, 7pm to 8.30pm. Contact: Gillian Kelly Telephone: 085 1669749 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Premier First Aid Two day courses in Basic First Aid (paediatric based), three day courses in Health and Safety (occupational first aid) and half day courses in defibrillation available. Contact: Maurice Telephone:087 9664150 Email: [email protected] 33 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 FLYING Irish Aero Sports Flying Club Specialising in flight training for the sport and recreation pilot including air experience flights, ground school, flight training and preparation for a flight test for PPL (m).Flight training available 7 days per week. Air experience and trial lessons available. A great aviation-based social atmosphere is encouraged with fly-ins, BBQs, breakfast gatherings and trips to sport aviation events throughout the year. Introductory flying lesson gift certificates available. Contact: Website: Telephone: 086 8497878 Email: [email protected] Vincent Vaughan www.irishaerosports.com FOOD Market Held every Thursday from early morning to early afternoon, this is the place to go to find locally produced cheeses, organic vegetables, home-baking, and a host of other goodies to tempt your palate! Location: The Parade, Kilkenny City ______________________________________________________________________ TASTE of Kilkenny TASTE of Kilkenny promotes awareness of local food producers and the food outlets, cafés and restaurants that support such businesses. The aim is to encourage a broader consciousness of the processes involved before our food reaches our plate. TASTE of Kilkenny invites you to use this trail to discover the countryside farms and city restaurants where you can sample and buy locally produced, high quality foods. Contact: Trail Kilkenny Location: 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie Telephone: 056 7752111 Email: [email protected] GAELIC FOOTBALL Kilkenny Ladies’ Gaelic Football There are currently 6 adult and 6 juvenile Ladies Gaelic Football Clubs in Co Kilkenny. The Club season within the county is from March until September. Contact: Noelle Curran, Ladies Football PRO Telephone: 087 6405403 Website: www.ladiesgaelic.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Men’s Gaelic Football Club season runs September to March and County season April to August. Contact: Website: Telephone: 087 6784939 Email: [email protected] Tom O’Reilly, Secretary www.kilkennygaa.ie 34 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 GENERAL COURSES Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) BTEI provides free FETAC accredited part-time learning opportunities for young people and adults who meet the eligibility criteria. Contact: Mary Butler, BTEI Coordinator Telephone: 056 7795916 Location: Lr New St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Community Education This service facilitates and supports community based learning in locations throughout the City and County. Its aim is to encourage adults to return to learning in their own local communities. Subjects include personal development, art, sign language, crafts, computer skills and others as identified by the community or group themselves. Classes generally run for 6 to 10 weeks and the VEC assists funding a tutor or facilitator. A minimum number of participants is required to begin a class. Contact: Martha Bolger, Telephone: 056 7786896 Location: Lr New St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny VEC County Kilkenny VEC run a variety of evening classes in locations around the County. Courses range from short hobby and leisure subjects to longer work-orientated programmes which can lead to certification. Evening classes provide the opportunity to learn a new skill or brush up on an existing one in a friendly relaxed environment. Enrolment takes place in September and January of each year. Details of classes and enrolment nights are available from each School/Centre directly and are advertised through the VEC website, on local radio and in the local newspapers. Schools/Centres include: Location Ballyhale, Scoil Aireagail Ferrybank, Abbey Community College Graiguenamanagh, Duiske College Kilkenny City Vocational School, New St Johnstown, Coláiste Mhuire Mooncoin, Coláiste Cois Siúire Thomastown, Grennan College Thomastown, Grennan Mill Craft School Telephone 056 7768632 051 832930 059 9724177 056 7722108 056 8831135 051 895112 056 7724112 056 7724557 For general enquiries: County Kilkenny VEC Adult Guidance Service Lr New St, Kilkenny County Kilkenny VEC Adult Education Service 43 Upr Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennyvec.ie 35 Telephone: 056 7764448 Telephone: 056 7765103 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 36 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Hairdressing - Scoil Aireagail Department of Education and Science Senior and Junior Trade City and Guilds of London Diploma and FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing. Two year course. Contact: Suzanne Maher Telephone: 056 7768632 Location: Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kildalton College Kildalton College offers a wide range of further and higher level courses in agriculture, horticulture and equine studies. Courses range from Certificate to Degree level (in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology). Kildalton also offers a wide range of adult training programmes and short courses in association with the local Teagasc Advisory Services. Location: Piltown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 051 644400 Website: www.teagasc.ie/kildalton Email: [email protected] Facebook: Teagasc Kildalton College ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Campus, National University of Ireland (NUI) Maynooth (See advertisement in this booklet) The Kilkenny Campus of NUI Maynooth offers flexible degrees, diplomas, postgraduate and certificate courses on a part-time basis at evenings and weekends. Courses include: Return to Learning, Addiction Studies; Arts in Healthcare; Community Studies (BA degree); Counselling Skills; Creative Writing for Publication; Culture and Society; Gaeilge; Local History; Local Studies (BA degree); People, Place and Heritage; Psychology; Training & Continuing Education; Renewable Energy Technologies. Kilkenny Campus are also now offering the First Year of a full time, Honours Arts Degree (Applications for this course are through the CAO - MH901). Subjects on offer include: English, History, Geography, Nua-Ghaeilge, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies and Theology. The second and third year of the degree will be based on the main campus in Maynooth. See website for details on our other courses or contact the campus for a full prospectus. Telephone: 056 7775910 Location: Kilkenny Campus, College Rd, Kilkenny (based at St Kieran’s College) Telephone: 087 2630999 Website: www.nuim.ie/kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) is the non-profit integrated company driving community development and rural enterprise in Kilkenny City and County. The aim of KLP is to empower local communities to improve their quality of life by providing information, assistance, support and training. A diverse range of adult courses is offered from KLP Outreach Offices in Graiguenamanagh, Castlecomer and across the County and City. Contact our offices to locate your nearest KLP office and find out what we can do to help you. Telephone: 056 7752111 Telephone: 056 7752811 Email: [email protected] Contact: Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Location: 8 Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny Website: www.cklp.ie 37 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Lavistown House Lavistown House offers a wide variety of courses in crafts, gardening, cooking, painting and creative living. Some of our courses are suitable for children. The courses run on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. See our website for more information. Contact: Des Doyle Telephone: 086 8407754 Location: Lavistown House, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.lavistownhouse.com ______________________________________________________________________ Ormonde College of Further Education Range of courses available. Most courses are completed on a full-time basis over one year. Location: Ormonde College of Further Education, Telephone: 056 7763321 Ormonde Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.ormondecollege.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) VTOS provides people who are unemployed with a range of learning options from the practical to the academic. Programmes on offer are Certificate in Information Processing (FETAC Level 5), E-Business (FETAC Level 5), City and Guilds awards, Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate options and Woodcarving. Contact: Geraldine Moran, VTOS Co-Coordinator Telephone: 056 7764719 Location: VTOS, Bishop Birch Training Institute, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.vtoskk.ie Email: [email protected] GIRL GUIDES Kilkenny County Girl Guides Ladybirds for age 5 to 7; Brownies for age 7 to 10; Guides for age 10 upwards. Adult leaders. For details of your local group meetings: Contact: Liz McDonagh, Ladybirds Mary Lawlor, Brownies Margaret Patterson, Guides Telephone: 087 2205831 Telephone: 086 1660471 Telephone: 087 2215067 GOLF Callan Golf Club 18-hole course. Visitors welcome. Bar and catering available. Check availability of green fees in advance. Under 10’s must be accompanied by an adult. Coaching for juveniles in the summer. Summer camp for members. Contact: Juveniles: Location: Website: Margaret Maher Sean Walzer Geraldine, Callan, Co Kilkenny www.callangolfclub.com 38 Telephone: 056 7725136 Telephone: 086 3204694 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Carrigleade Golf Course 18-hole course, par 58. Open daily, daylight hours. Equipment hire available. Groups, societies and classics. Contact: Dan Galavan or Bridie Telephone: 059 9724370 Location: Carrigleade Cross, St Mullins, Telephone: 087 2569012 Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6290713 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Golf Club 18-hole course, par 72, bar facilities available. Visitors welcome. From age 8 upwards. Open for membership. Location: Drumgoole, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 4441139 Website: www.castlecomergolf.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Gowran Park 18-hole golf course. Membership enquiries welcome. From age 8 upwards. Bar and restaurant. Location: Gowran, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7726699 Website: www.gowranpark.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Gowran Pitch and Putt 18-hole course. Club hire available. Green fees, hire of clubs and balls can be paid for at Hennessy's Garage (Topaz). Open all day, every day. Location: Goresbridge Rd, Gowran, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7726378 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Golf Club 18-hole Championship golf course. Facilities include pro shop and clubhouse. Private lessons available. Regular competitions and social events. From age 8 upwards. Location: Glendine, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7765400 Website: www.kilkennygolfclub.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Lacken Pitch and Putt 18 holes. Open 7 days from 9.30am to dark. Membership: Juveniles aged 10 to 16 €25, Adults €50 and families €90. Green Fees: Juveniles €2 and Adults €5. Clubs for hire €1. Contact: Ger Grace Telephone: 086 8661105 Location: St Canice's Hospital Grounds, Dublin Rd, Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 39 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Mount Juliet Golf Club Jack Nicklaus-designed par 72, Championship 18-hole golf course in an outstanding setting. 18-hole, par 53 putting course. Visitors and societies welcome. Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7773012 Website: www.mountjuliet.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mountain View Golf Club This 18-hole golf course provides spectacular views of Slievenamon and the Comeragh mountains. Full bar and restaurant. From age 8 upwards. Location: Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7768122 Website: www.mviewgolf.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Newpark Golf Driving Range Enclosed bays, putting green and pitching area. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Lessons available from golf pro. From age 10 to adult. 10 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Large basket €10 and small basket €5. Contact: Breda or Owen Phelan Telephone: 056 7752205 Contact: Keith Mongan (Golf Pro) Telephone: 086 1903022 Location: Newpark, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ The Pococke Golf Course Pay-as-you-play 18-hole, par 3 and par 4 course. Open seven days a week from 9am to dark. Club hire, sales and snacks available, groups catered for on request. Special offers during the week for unemployed and OAP’s. Location: Johnswell Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7751666 GREYHOUND RACING Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium Meetings held Wednesday and Friday at 8pm. Parties welcome. Popular venue for fundraising for schools, sports clubs and charities. Location: St James Park, Freshford Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.igb.ie Telephone: 056 7721214 GYMNASTICS Fitkids Educational gymnastic and fitness programmes for ages 2 to 12, laying the stepping stones to an active and healthy future. A great foundation for any sport, teaching children the fundamentals of exercise. Camps available during summer months and school holidays. Contact: Website: Telephone: 087 6893663 Email: [email protected] Majella O’Brien www.fitkids.ie 40 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 41 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Gymnastics Club Suitable for ages 3 to 22. Friday, 3pm to 7pm (one hour coaching) during school term. Contact: Catriona Foley Location: St Canice’s Community Hall, Grange’s Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3768975 Email: [email protected] HANDBALL Handball Clubs Handball is played year round. Irish courts (60 x 30) are used during the summer (May to September) and the American courts (40 x 20) are used during the winter (October to April). Clubs are located at Clogh, Galmoy, Goresbridge, Kells, Kilfane, Lisdowney, Mothel, Muckalee, Mullinavat, O’Loughlins (Kilkenny), St Canice’s (Kilkenny), Talbot’s Inch (Kilkenny) and Windgap. Contact: Seamus Reade Website: www.handball.kilkenny.gaa.ie Telephone: 056 7722516 Telephone: 086 8341172 Email: [email protected] HEALTH & WELL-BEING Cois Nore A community based drop in Centre for people affected by cancer. Supports include: complementary therapies, counselling, group supports. Specialised children’s support service. Location: 8 Walkin St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752222 Website: www.kilkennycancersupport.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Discover Nutrition Parents can learn how to plan nutritious meals for their children. Up to date nutritional information, recipes and cookery demos. See website for details of courses. Contact: Caroline Seale Telephone: 056 7780658 Website: www.discovernutrition.ie Telephone: 087 1266525 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Homeopathic First Aid / Positive Living Workshops See website for details of courses available. Contact: Breda Gardner Website: www.bredagardner.com Telephone: 056 7724429 Telephone: 087 2025753 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 42 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Infant Massage Suitable for new-born to pre-crawling. Parents learn how to massage their babies. Contact: Rosemary Doherty Telephone: 086 8402412 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership (KRSP) KRSP is committed to promoting healthy living and personal development through recreational and sporting activity within all age groups, and throughout the whole community of Kilkenny City and County. KRSP works with local agencies and community groups to provide activities for all abilities and ages. KRSP organises both generic and sports specific courses in Kilkenny e.g. Basic First Aid, Inclusive Games Training, The Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children's Sport and sport specific coaching courses. Contact the KRSP office for further information, to register your details to receive a calendar of events or to seek assistance in organising courses for your own local area. Find us on Facebook. Contact: Michelle Grennan-McWilliams Telephone: 056 7794990 Location: John’s Green House, John’s Green, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.krsp.ie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kilkennysports ______________________________________________________________________ Massage and Meditation Classes available. Contact: Judith Ashton Telephone: 087 6976395 ______________________________________________________________________ Patricia Fox Acupuncture without the needles. Treatments, talks and workshops.Twenty years’ experience.Shiatsutherapist. The “Artists Way”, a 12-week course in discovering and recovering your creative self, based on book by Julia Cameron. Laughter Yoga, initiated from India by Dr Kataria. Contact: Patricia Fox Location: Kilkenny City venue Telephone: 085 7112976 ______________________________________________________________________ Self-Management – Solution focussed Empower yourself by learning to deal with anxiety and fear, built self-esteem and confidence, calming techniques to deal with anger, stress management, positive communication, harmonious relationships, relaxing techniques and meditation. Personal consultations and group presentations. Contact: Maureen Ryan Telephone: 086 3620576 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 43 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 HISTORY Dúchas Dúchas, Tullaherin Heritage Society, was founded in 1981. Its aims are to research and record the wealth of history and folklore of the Tullaherin area in order to foster among the people of the parish a greater interest in and awareness of their past. During the summer months, tours are organised to sites of historical interest throughout the South-East. Nonmembers are welcome. The Society also organises a series of lectures during the winter months. The society has a bi-annual journal In the Shadow of the Steeple. Contact: Mary Cassin Telephone: 056 7727133 ______________________________________________________________________ Gowran and District Vintage Club A club for anyone interested in collecting, preserving and showing artifacts from the past, including steam engines, cars, tractors, motorbikes and farm machinery. Annual rally held. Everyone is welcome to join. Contact: Aoife Brady Telephone: 056 7726171 Telephone: 085 1469503 ______________________________________________________________________ Graiguenamanagh Historical Society This society holds regular meetings throughout the year, with guest lecturers and outings during the summer months. The society has erected several memorial plaques and stones commemorating local people of historical interest. Contact: David Flynn Telephone: 059 9724181 Telephone: 059 9724457 Location: Graiguenamanagh Library ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Archaeological Society This society aims to promote and renew interest in the history and antiquities of Kilkenny City and County. A varied programme of lectures is organised during the winter months and there are outings during the summer. Non-members are welcome. Location: Rothe House, Parliament St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7722893 www.rothehouse.com Email: [email protected] Website ______________________________________________________________________ Mullinavat Classic and Vintage Club We are interested in all things vintage and our show takes place in Mullinavat. We plan to get bigger and better every year to become the best vintage show around. Contact: Telephone: 087 0560011 Jim Fitzpatrick Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 44 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 South Kilkenny Historical Society The aim of the South Kilkenny Historical Society is to promote and renew interest in the history, heritage and folklore of South Kilkenny. They have planned a number of events for Heritage Week. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact: Eddie Synnott Location: Parish Hall, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 8124349 Email: [email protected] HOCKEY Kilkenny Ladies’ Hockey Club Season runs from late August to April. Training Thursday 7.30pm and Friday 8pm. Look for us on Facebook. Contact: Claire Phelan Telephone: 087 9427115 Location: Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny Website: kilkennyhockey.com ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Men's Hockey Club Season runs from late August to April. Training on Fridays. Matches played on Saturdays/ Sundays. Sunday mornings for children. Contact: Donal Cadogan Location: Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennyhockey.com Telephone: 056 7765690 HOMEWORK CLUBS Fr McGrath Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Homework club open to local community. Primary and secondary school children. Monday to Thursday afternoons. Adult volunteers always needed. Contact: Karin Todd Telephone: 056 7751988 Location: Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Fountain of Knowledge Personalised tuition for children falling behind in their school work in English and Maths. From age 6. One to one tuition available with qualified teacher, suitable time arranged. Contact: Monica Kelly Telephone: 086 1599996 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement After Schools Club KTCM assists and supports Traveller children of primary and secondary school age, in the Hebron and Wetlands areas of Kilkenny City and Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny, to do their homework. KTCM also provides recreational, cultural and social activities to the 75 participating children. Age group 4 to 18 yrs. Contact: Telephone: 086 8501970 Claire Kenealy 45 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Dr. Catherine McKinley BDentSc (U.Dubl), Cert Paed Dent (U. Texas), FAAPD Diplomate American Board of Paediatric Dentistry s (056) 7712424 e lt h y C h il d r n ea H Kylemore Clinic Freshford Road Kilkenny althy Smile He paediatricdentistry.ie “ Providing comprehensive dental care in a fun and comfortable environment.” Infancy through adolescence and children with special healthcare needs Kumon Maths and English programmes For children of all ages and abilities, whether they're high-flyers, struggling or you just want to give them a boost, Kumon individually prepared programmes run all year (including school holidays) to build skills and confidence and develop independence. Kilkenny Kumon Study Centre is open Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning in Desart Hall, New St, Kilkenny. Initial registration fee: €40; Monthly subject fee: €76. Contact: Sue Townsin Telephone: 056 7726769 Website: www.kumon.ie/kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Newpark Close Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) After-school programmes for primary school children Monday to Friday, 1.45pm to 5.30pm, homework support, snack and variety of fun activities. Summer camps available. Contact: Perle Telephone: 056 7723309 Location: Newpark Close Family Resource Centre ______________________________________________________________________ Tiny Tots Paradise Crèche Homework Club Homework club 2pm to 6.30pm daily. A hot meal is provided, homework done and age appropriate games and equipment. Contact: Geraldine Russell Location: Parnagowen, Outrath Road, Kilkenny 46 Telephone: 056 7715600 Telephone: 086 8646085 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 HORSES Gowran Park Racecourse Gowran Park is the only Grade 1 racecourse in the South East, with sixteen top-quality National Hunt and Flat meetings all year round. Gowran Park provides modern facilities, in the heart of racing country, to enjoy the excitement and spectacle of a day at the races. Location: Mill Rd, Gowran, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7726225 Website: www.gowranpark.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Irish Pony Club The Irish Pony Club offers instruction and training in riding and horse/pony care and they organise annual summer camps. Annual membership €95.00. Contact: Mary Fitzpatrick Location: National Office, Freshford, Co Kilkenny Website: www.irishponyclub.ie Telephone: 056 8832966 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny County branches are: Branch Contact Telephone Sylvester Ryan 059 9724854/ 086 8206860 Kilkenny Hunt Branch North Kilkenny Branch Olive Dooley 086 1238237 Warrington Pony Club Cindy Hutchinson 056 7726355/ 086 3289072 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Top Flight Equestrian Centre Facilities include an all-weather outdoor arena, an indoor arena, café and well-stocked shop. Home of the Warrington Riding and Pony Clubs. Full cross-country course. Trekking available Tuesday to Saturday. Group or individual lessons available for children from age 6 and for adults. Livery available. Five day summer camps available. Contact: Marie, Ellie or Anne Telephone: 056 7722682 Location: Warrington, Kilkenny (off the Bennettsbridge Road) ______________________________________________________________________ Mount Juliet The equestrian centre provides over sixteen miles of bridle-paths within this beautiful mature country estate, two outdoor arenas and cross-country. Lessons available in flatwork, showjumping, cross-country and trail-riding. Group or individual lessons from age 6. Six lessons for the price of five, if block booked for regular children/adults coming once weekly. Telephone: 056 7773025 Telephone: 086 3833037 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Reid Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 47 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Nuenna Farm Equestrian Centre Offers an indoor and outdoor arena and an extensive cross-country course. Home to North Kilkenny Pony Club and Nuenna Farm Riding Club. Private and group tuition available from age 7. Summer camps available. Contact: Gillian Maher Location: Kilkenny Rd, Freshford, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 2786684 Email: [email protected] HORTICULTURE County Kilkenny Horticultural Society A club for anyone interested in gardening and horticulture. Regular meetings take place from March to November for talks and demonstrations. During the summer months garden visits to various parts of the country are arranged. New members very welcome. Membership costs €20 per year. Contact: Claire Bourke Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7762826 HURLING Hurling Clubs For details of your local club and general enquiries check the website below or contact the PRO. Contact details and application forms for the Supporters Club are also available on the website. Website: Email: [email protected] www.kilkennygaa.ie For details of your local club’s activities contact the Club Secretary. Club Dicksboro James Stephens O’Loughlin Gaels Contact Pat Moylan Anne Bawle (camogie) Val Malone, PRO Margaret Hanlon Telephone 086 2865241 087 7468543 086 8975665 087 2298028 For information on youth activities: Contact: Val Malone Telephone: 086 8975665 John Comerford Telephone: 087 4139603 See also Summer Camps Display advertisement in this booklet. Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 48 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Similar Dates For 2014 49 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 INFORMATION Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre A free and confidential information service available on a wide range of topics. Call in or telephone to avail of help from one of our trained information providers. Location: 4 The Parade, Kilkenny Telephone: 0761 07 7910 The Friary, Callan Telephone: 056 7755660 Main St, Graiguenamanagh Telephone: 059 9724955 c/o The Credit Union, Mooncoin Telephone: 051 896900 Website: www.citizensinformation.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Ossory Youth Information – 12 to 25 years CV preparation, assistance with completion of application forms, information on travel, young people’s rights and entitlements etc. Free internet access and low cost printing available. Teen Between (active listening service for young people who have been affected by parents separating or divorcing). Career guidance service – referral to independent professional. Please ring before dropping in to ensure availability of youth information officer. Outreach services The Youth Information Service provides an outreach service to groups and schools working with young people throughout Kilkenny. We offer programmes in: sexual health, mental health, drug awareness and interview skills. Contact: Jane Furey Location: Desart Hall, New St, Kilkenny Website: www.ossoryyouth.com Telephone: 056 7761200 Email: [email protected] 50 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 INLINE SKATING Kilkenny Bandits Inline Hockey Club Inline skating is like ice hockey (but without the ice!), with high-speed action and skill. This is a fast growing sport. Anyone from age 8 is welcome. Training provided. Meet Sundays and Wednesdays, 7pm. Look for us on Facebook. Contact: Steve Barcoe Telephone: 087 6602992 Location: Paulstown Community Hall, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny KARTING Kiltorcan Raceway 1,000 metre outdoor karting circuit and 270cc karts. Full training and safety equipment supplied. From age 10 to adults. Open five days, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except on public holidays. Location: Website: Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny Off the N9, halfway between Kilkenny and Waterford www.kiltorcan.com Telephone: 087 2464872 Email: [email protected] LANGUAGES ENGLISH Adult Learning Scheme (Word Aid) English language classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Classes are offered September to June, on a part-time basis, mornings and evenings. Register on-line or contact Helen. Classes are subject to availability and fees may apply. Contact: Helen Walsh Telephone: 056 7763149 Website: www.kilkennyvec.ie Telephone: 086 8400344 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ English Classes English Classes available. Telephone: 086 4063149 Contact: Tom Dowling Location: Presbyterian Church, New Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ FRENCH Alliance Française French conversation and written French evening classes run by qualified teachers for adults and children of all abilities from beginners to advanced conversation. Classes also available for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert. There are social and cultural evenings consisting of talks, films and meals out once a month. Enrolment early September and early January. Contact: Fred Tuite Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.afkilkenny.org 51 Telephone: 056 7761304 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 IRISH Club Osraí Club Ghaeilge/Irish language club affiliated to national organisation Óg-Ógras takes place weekly in Gaelscoil Osraí on Thursdays, 4pm. Location: Gaelscoil Osraí, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7765697 ______________________________________________________________________ Gaelscoil Osraí Irish language classes provided for adult beginners, improvers and advanced. Courses start in autumn subject to demand. Ring mid-September for information. Summer camp for senior primary school children in July. Location: Gaelscoil Osraí, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7765697 ______________________________________________________________________ ITALIAN Italian Classes Ciao! Hello! Going to Italy? Or just visited? Do you want to learn “un po di Italiano" (a little Italian)? Join my classes in Kilkenny. Grinds available for students for their Junior or Leaving Cert, or during their transition year. Also by Skype! Call me wherever you are. Translation service also available. Contact: Claudio Lazzarotto Telephone: 087 6690598 Skype: gannetschool Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ SPANISH English – Spanish Translation Book Your easy to use guide to learning Spanish, developed by Transition Year student. €9.99. Contact: Anne Marie O’Shea Telephone: 087 7831529 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Spanglish Spanglish specialises in the Spanish language and offers Spanish lessons from beginners to advanced. Group and private lessons to suit everybody’s needs. For adults and children from age 3, we aim for a fun and friendly approach to education so that everyone enjoys learning. Summer camps for ages 4 to 12. Contact: Location: Website: Cristina Mesa Unit 2, Abbey Business Centre, Abbey St, Kilkenny www.spanglishkilkenny.webs.com 52 Telephone: 086 3563306 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 AMBER Kilkenny Women’s Refuge Support and Information Service, Lacken, Dublin Road. Helpline 1850 42 42 44 Support and Information Centre Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Refuge and Helpline Operating 24 HourS Confidential Service Provided Amber is a new start for women and children LIBRARIES Kilkenny County Library Service Kilkenny County Library Service has 8 libraries: Callan, Castlecomer, City Library at John’s Quay, Ferrybank, Graiguenamanagh, Loughboy, Thomastown, Urlingford and a countywide Mobile Library Service. All service points are wheelchair accessible. There is a range of accessible formats/ software and Hearing Aid Loop systems in all branches. Membership is free, except for adults in full-time employment. Services include: l A wide selection of novels and factual books for adults, teenagers and children. l Music CD’s, DVD’s, Language courses, and audio books. l Internet access and online resources including: Britannica Online, Naxos Music Library, www.askaboutireland.ie, Griffith’s valuation. ENFO (environmental information), Irish Times Archive and Ordnance Survey Ireland, JSTOR (academic journals). l E-audiobooks and online language courses for PC’s, MAC’s, Tablets or Smart Phones. l A programme of activities for adults and children is organised throughout the year e.g. author visits, arts and crafts, exhibitions, events for the Bealtaine Festival, Heritage Week, the Summer Reading Challenge for children and the Children’s Book Festival. l Book Clubs: providing facilities, expertise and books for library-based book clubs around the county. l Local Studies: preserving the cultural transcript of Kilkenny City and County and providing free access to both local studies and genealogical materials available at Library Headquarters, John’s Green House, Kilkenny. l Schools' Service: fostering the reading habit for Primary school pupils and supports for teachers. For up-to-date information on opening hours, services and activities check our website at www.kilkennylibrary.ie or follow us on facebook. 53 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Opening Hours Library Phone No. Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Callan 056 7794183 Castlecomer 056 4440561 Ferrybank 051 897200 Graiguenamanagh 056 7794178 2-5& 5.30 - 8 10 - 1 & 2-8 10 - 1.30 & 2.30 - 5 10 - 1 & 2-8 10 - 1.30 & 2.30 - 7 10 – 1 & 2-5 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 - 1.30 & 10 - 1.30 & 2.30 - 5 2.30 - 5 10 - 1 & 2-5 City Library, John's Quay 056 7794174 10 - 1 & 2-8 10 - 1 & 2-8 10 – 1 & 2-5 Loughboy 056 7794176 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 -1 & 2-5 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 -1 & 2-5& 5.30 - 8 Urlingford 056 7794182 Library Headquarters 056 7794160 9-1& 2-5 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 – 1 & 2-8 9-1& 2-5 Local Studies 056 7794160 9-1& 2 - 4.45 9-1 & 2 - 4.45 Thomastown 056 7794331 10 - 1 & 2-5 10 - 1, 2-5& 6-8 10 - 1 & 2-5 9-1& 2-5 10 – 1 & 2-5 9-1& 2-5 9-1& 2-5 9-1 & 2 - 4.45 9-1& 2 - 4.45 9-1 & 2 - 4.45 Sat 10 - 1.30 10 - 1.30 9.30 - 1.30 10 - 1.30 10 - 1.30 10 - 1.30 10 - 1.30 (Libraries close on Saturdays before a public holiday) For Mobile Library and Schools' Library service times contact Co. Library H.Q. Website: www.kilkennylibrary.ie Telephone: 056 7794160 Email: [email protected] LITERACY Adult Learning Scheme (Word Aid) Word Aid, the Co Kilkenny Adult Literacy Scheme, is a free, confidential service that supports adults with reading, writing, spelling or maths difficulties. We also offer support with preparation for the driver theory test, family learning and introduction to computers, with the option of FETAC certification. Contact: Marion Dermody Location: 43 Upr Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennyvec.ie Telephone: 056 7763149 Fax: 056 7750196 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 54 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 MARTIAL ARTS Budo Martial Arts Centre We teach karate classes for kids, teenagers and adults. We also offer family classes. All classes are run by experienced black-belt instructors. New members welcome at any time. Class schedule on website. Telephone: 086 3668669 Contact: Sensei Kevin Shortall, 2nd Dan JKS Location: The Watershed, Scanlon Park, Kilkenny Website: www.budomartialartscentre.com ______________________________________________________________________ Dragons Lair Martial Arts & Fitness Centre Jiu Jitsu mixed martial arts, kick boxing, self defence, circuit training and various weapons training. Mixed classes and ladies-only classes.Suitable from age 5 upwards. Open Monday to Friday, 6pm to 10pm. Contact: Larry McEnroe Location: Unit 24A Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny Website: www.dragonslair.ie Telephone: 087 2465442 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 55 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Evolution Martial Arts Academy This thriving club boasts professional and amateur Irish and World Champion members. Classes available in Kilkenny are: Cage Fitness, Sport Karate, XMA (extreme martial arts), Hyper Pro Training, Lil Dragons (ages 4 to 6). Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Classes also available in Thomastown on Tuesdays and Castlecomer on Fridays. Contact: Mags Heffernan Telephone: 086 8414815 Gary O’Farrell Telephone: 087 9424026 Location: Scouts Den, Bennettsbridge Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Jiu Jitsu Club Kickboxing, Japanese Archery. Junior Dragon: ages 5 to 8, Monday and Wednesday, 4pm to 5pm. Older Dragon: ages 8 to 16, Monday and Wednesday, 7pm to 8.10pm. Contact: Larry McEnroe Telephone: 087 2465442 Location: Unit 24A Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.dragonslair.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Judo Club Coaching provided for all grades by second Dan, qualified coaches. Club members compete in National competitions. From age 7 and for all abilities from the complete beginner upwards. Tuesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm for juniors, 8.15pm to 10pm for seniors (over 16’s). Contact: Tony Delaney Telephone: 056 7722335 Bill Quinn Telephone: 087 7981394 Location: Friary Hall, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Lau-gar Kung fu and Kick Boxing Club Kung fu and kick boxing classes. Suitable for children from age 7 upwards. Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm. Adult classes 8pm to 9.30pm. Contact: Martin Treacy (after 6pm), Chief Instructor Telephone: 056 7723125 Location: Millennium Court, Community Hall, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Tae Kwon Do Club Fitness through martial arts or qualifying in Olympic Style WTF Tae Kwon Do. Classes for adults Tuesday and Thursday 8pm to 9pm. Children’s class Tuesday, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Telephone: 087 8090088 Contact: Guy Jones Location: Dragon’s Lair, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 56 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 World Taekwondo Association Martial Art Taekwondo, Sport Taekwondo, Kids Taekwondo, Hapkido, Jahn Bong (stick), Children’s World Taekwondo Programme (fun, discipline, build confidence and selfesteem), Adult’s World Taekwondo Programme (fitness, self-defence, security and peace of mind). Suitable for children from age 5. Monday and Thursday, 7pm to 8pm (adults and children taught separately). International Cert (WTF). Cost: Contact: Location: Website: €6 per class Telephone: 086 8359333 Master Instructor Sheamus O’Neill Email: [email protected] Michael Botha SOS Hall, Callan Rd, Kilkenny www.world-taekwondo.com MUSIC Amoroso Music Tuition Music classes for children and adults. Cello at all levels and styles. Beginners violin. Also music theory classes. Contact: Jane Murphy Telephone: 086 4039689 Email: [email protected] Location: Thomastown, or at your home ______________________________________________________________________ Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Traditional Irish music lessons for children from age 6 and adults. Classes in Whistle, banjo, bouzouki, flute, fiddle, button accordion, piano accordion and guitar for accompaniment. Sean Nós dancing class. Contact: Noreen O'Neill Telephone: 086 8249618 Location: St John’s Primary School, Ballybough St, Kilkenny. Thursday from 7pm. Button accordion, piano accordion , keyboard, whistle lessons. Contact: Bernie Kelly Telephone: 051 898436 Location: Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny. Email: [email protected] Thursday 5pm to 7.30pm. ______________________________________________________________________ Duiske Concert Series Traditional and classical music concerts. Usually in November. Contact us for details. Location: Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh, Telephone: 059 9725893 Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Keyboard School Group lessons available. From age 7 to adult. One-hour lessons. Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Contact: Telephone: 056 7765693 Email: [email protected] Essaness Music, Kieran St, Kilkenny to register 57 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Academy of Music Tuition available for adults and children, beginners to advanced, in singing, piano, keyboard, violin and cello. Occasional master classes from professional musicians. Professionally qualified teachers. Telephone: 086 3199374 Contact: Patrick Rafter, Director Telephone: 086 8962865 Contact: Maura Rafter, Director Telephone: 056 7767101 Location: Mountdarragh House, Threecastles, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Chamber Orchestra Amateur Orchestra performing two to three concerts a year in Kilkenny and Carlow. Welcomes players with some orchestral experience. Rehearsals held roughly monthly on Sunday afternoons for adults. Contact: Sadhbh O’Neill Telephone: 087 2258599 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 58 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Choir The Choir puts on two concerts a year and occasional concerts abroad, performing full works with orchestra and soloists, ranging from Monteverdi to Britten. New members welcome. Anyone interested in singing can join (sight reading not essential). Meet Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm, September to May. Contact: Philip Edmondson, Musical Director Telephone: 056 7769524 Location: Presentation Primary School, Telephone: 056 7762969 Parnell St, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Gospel Choir This sought-after and well-travelled choir sings in churches around the County and all over Ireland. Everyone welcome, no experience required. Auditions held. Open to men and women, age 18/19 upwards. Practice Wednesdays, 8pm. Contact: Mary Kealy Telephone: 087 2927958 Location: St Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennygospelchoir.com ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Musical Society This adult group puts on an annual full stage musical in spring at the Watergate Theatre. Season runs September to May. Singers and dancers welcome! Contact: Watergate Theatre ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny School of Music Pupils from Senior Infants to 6th Year. New pupils in Senior Infants, 1st or 2nd class in primary school join the Foundation Class before starting to play an instrument. Lessons are given on violin, cello, double bass, recorder and piano. Also for older pupils, clarinet, oboe, flute and brass instruments. Lessons are held after school hours and on Saturdays. Orchestras and Choirs: The majority of enrolments are taken in June for the following September. Location: Ormonde Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7762969 (answering machine) Website: www.kilkennyschoolofmusic.net Telephone: 085 8513951 ______________________________________________________________________ Music in Kilkenny Presents approx twenty concerts a year. Mainly classical music, with performers of the highest national and international standard. Various venues around Kilkenny City and County. Supported by the Camphill Community, Ballytobin, the Arts Council of Ireland, Music Network and Kilkenny Borough Council. Contact: Website: Telephone: 056 7761497 Email: [email protected] Susan Proud www.musicinkilkenny.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 59 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Piano/Keyboard Piano/Keyboard lessons. Taught with lots of imagination and patience in Callan. Suitable for adults and children. Contact: Ann Moylan Telephone: 086 3710706 ______________________________________________________________________ Piano Lessons, beginners onwards. Adults and children from age 6. Helps develop all-round learning and creative ability. Lots of fun! Contact: Frances Micklem Location: Harmony Hall, Baurnafea, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 1370859 (New Line between ’Comer and Paulstown)Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Rhythm Riot Music Samba drumming and Brazilian music workshops for Community, School and Social groups for children from age 6. From once off “Samba taster workshop” to parades and performances. Programmes are tailor-made for your group. One to one lessons in handdrumming and percussion also available. Contact: Tom Duffy Telephone: 087 2335684 Location: [email protected] “Wherever you are!” Email: ______________________________________________________________________ The Unity Singers Established in 1967, the Unity Singers are a four-part choir who give regular performances around the County and an annual concert. New members of all ages welcome. Practice on Thursdays, 8pm, September to May. Contact: Sean O'Neill Telephone: 087 2797804 St Kieran's College, College Rd, Kilkenny Location: ______________________________________________________________________ Thukolo Gospel and Spiritual Choir Thukolo Gospel and Spiritual Choir perform gospel, soul and spiritual music for every occasion that never fails to move audiences. Thukolo's primary aim is fundraising for designated local charities. Thukolo are available for weddings, corporate functions, charity events/fundraisers. They perform in nursing homes/hospitals and occasionally for funerals. Meet Tuesday night September to June for rehearsals, 8pm. New members welcome. Generally perform on first Sunday of the month in St John’s Church, 7.30pm Mass. Telephone: 086 8474896 Contact: Mags / Siobhán Location: St John’s Parish Day Centre, to the rear of St John’s Church, Kilkenny Website: www.thukolo.com ______________________________________________________________________ Traditional Irish Music Sunday to Friday, 7.30pm to 10pm, from Easter to October. Keltic Cats are the group that perform, people can participate. Location: Langton House Hotel, John St, Kilkenny 60 Telephone: 056 7765133 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 OLDER PEOPLE Active Retirement Association Active Retirement Associations aim to help retired men and women, usually over the age of 55, to lead full, happy and healthy retirements by offering organised opportunities for a wide range of activities including holidays, outings and socials, creative and learning programmes; indoor and outdoor sports and community work. There is an annual insurance and affiliation fee and a nominal charge for meetings. Contact: Contact: Website: Kathleen Kumnig, Area Vice Chairperson Head Office www.activeirl.ie Telephone: 087 6449149 Telephone: 01 8733836 Email: [email protected] www.celtichearing.ie t: 056-7771652 93 High Street, Kilkenny • Free hearing tests. • Qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists. • The world’s smallest digital hearing aids. • Hearing aid batteries only €2 per packet*. • Grants available up to €1,000*. • Government approved specialists. • 90 Day money back guarantee*. • 2 year warranty on all hearing aids. • Complimentary aftercare. • Consultants for Ayrfield Medical Practice, Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 61 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Active Retirement Associations Time Ballycallan, Community Hall First Monday of the month, 2.30pm to 5pm (except public holidays when meetings are held on the second Monday) Ballyfoyle and District,Community Hall Contact: David Creane 087 6723838 Ballyragget, Canon Malone Hall First Tuesday of the month. 8pm during Summer months, 7pm during Winter months. Ladies group meets every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm Every second Monday, 2.30pm, except July and August Callan and District, Friary House Every second Wednesday, 2.30pm to 4pm Castlecomer, Community Hall First Tuesday of the month, 3pm, except August Ferrybank and District, Belmont Park First Friday of the month, 2pm Ferrybank Ladies Club Parish Hall Third Wednesday of the month, 8pm Freshford, Community Hall Every Tuesday, 3pm Gowran, Dalton House First Monday of the month, 2.30pm Graiguenamanagh, Duiske Inn Wednesdays, 3pm. Johnstown and District St Kieran’s Hall Thursdays, 2.30pm Johnswell and District Community Hall First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm Kilkenny Club House Hotel Second Monday of the month, 2.30pm, except August PAL Club Kilmanagh Community Hall Every second Tuesday, 3pm to 5pm St Mullins & District Drummond Parish Hall Thursdays, 10am Slieverue, Parish Centre First Wednesday of the month, 2pm Stoneyford, Community Hall First Wednesday of the month, 10.30am Thomastown & District First Tuesday of the month, 2.30pm Tullaroan Community Centre Every second Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm Urlingford Thursday The Mill, Family Resource Centre Thursdays, 2pm 62 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Age Action Ireland Age Action is the national charity on ageing and older people. Our mission statement is to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow older. Our aim is to improve the quality of services for all older people, especially those who are most disadvantaged, by enabling them to live full, independent and satisfying lives for as long as they wish, in their own homes. Age Action provides a number of free services such as Care and Repair, Getting Started, information and advocacy. Contact: Lorraine Dorgan Telephone: 01 4756989 Website: www.ageaction.ie Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Ballykeefe PAL Club Social Club with bingo, quizzes, fitness courses, talks and outings. Socially monitored alarms supplied. Visits to older people’s homes. Every second Tuesday, 3pm to 5pm. Contact: Ella O’Brien Telephone: 056 7769193 Location: Old School, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Glenmore Golden Club Bingo, talks, lunch and daytrips. Every second Tuesday, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Contact: Maria Jones Telephone: 051 880494 Location: Glenmore Community Hall, Glenmore, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny/Carlow Contact Befriending and support organisation for older people. Volunteers visit older people in their own homes. If you would like a visit make contact with this friendly and helpful group. Can contact Co-ordinator confidentially and directly. New volunteers always welcome. Contact: Eleanor Doyle, Co-ordinator Telephone: 086 8530994 Contact: Mary Colclough Telephone: 086 4108902 Location: c/o Fr McGrath Family and Community Telephone: 056 7751988 ResourceCentre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Meals-on-Wheels Meals-on-Wheels, Monday to Friday. Donations welcome. Telephone: 056 7721685 Contact: Kitty Hunt Location: Kilkenny Social Services, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Senior Group Meet Mondays, 10.30am to 12pm in The CourtYard Restaurant, MacDonagh Junction for coffee, chats, and speakers. Every third Monday we go bowling. We also do day trips, holidays and weekends away. Men and women welcome, new members always welcome. Contact: Mary McGuinness Telephone: 056 7765014 Location: The CourtYard Restaurant, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny 63 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Side by Side Club Thursdays, 2pm to 5pm. Social Club with exercise to music, pongo and tea. Regular outings and Christmas dinner for John’s Parish. Contact: Helen Goode Telephone: 087 6884072 Location: St John’s Parish Hall, Dublin Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Third Age Foundation / Senior Help Line Third Age is a national voluntary organisation which promotes the value of older people’s contribution in their local communities. Third Age has over 1,400 older volunteers working throughout Ireland as listeners, tutors, advocates and more. Senior Help Line - LoCall 1850 440 444 - is a national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland. Senior Help Line is open 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year, including Christmas day. All calls are completely confidential and no call will cost more than 30 cent. Fáilte Isteach, a Third Age programme provides classes in conversational English to nonIrish nationals throughout Ireland. Fáilte Isteach now has 57 centres. Third Age National Advocacy Programme provides volunteer advocates to nursing homes throughout Ireland to the benefit of residents, families and nursing home staff. An advocate helps a resident express their wishes and achieve their entitlements. All volunteer advocates have participated in induction and on-going training, are supported by the Advocacy Development Officer, undertake supervision and have Garda clearance. Location: Summerhill, Co Meath Telephone: 046 9557766 Website: www.thirdageireland.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Thursday Active Retirement Group Arts and Crafts from pottery to painting, outings and socials, dancing and music, rings and cards or whatever takes your fancy on the day. Telephone: 056 8838466 Contact: Teresa Location: The Mill Family Resource Centre, Main St, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Urlingford Club for the Elderly Social meeting including chiropody, talks, bingo, quizzes, exercises. Music afternoons occasionally. Tuesdays, 1.45pm to 4.45pm. Closed July and August. Contact: Hyacinth Roche Telephone: 056 8831266 Contact: E Ryan Telephone: 056 8834330 Location: St Kieran’s Place, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Young at Heart Meets Wednesdays, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. We try to do every activity imaginable! Trips, music days, talks, bingo, kickboxing, bring and buy. Ring-a-Link may be able to collect. Open to all parishes, age 50 upwards. €3 for afternoon. No yearly subscription. Contact: Maura Huntley Location: Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny 64 Telephone: 056 7761803 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny & Carlow Contact Befriending & Support Organisation for Older Persons KILKENNY / MAIN OFFICE C/O FR M ESOURCE CENTRE MCGRATH FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE ST JOSEPHS ROAD KILKENNY. Many older people find themselves isolated, living alone or caring for a partner as they age. Our aim is to lessen their social isolation and enhance their quality of life. We believe befriending helps. We do outreach & information days to Family Resource Centres, Day Centres, Parish & Community Groups on request. Volunteers are welcome to become involved throughout the County of Kilkenny. Please ring 056/7751988 Ext 6 or Coordinator Eleanor 086/8530994 or Mary 086/4108902 (Funded by Older Persons Services HSE) PARENTING Carlow/Kilkenny Parent Support Programme Offers the following services free of charge: The Lifestart Programme which is a monthly child development programme delivered to parents in their own homes of children from birth to 5 yrs by specially trained family visitors. The material that the family visitors use is called The Growing Child. The Lifestart Programme aims to promote good parental and nurturing practices to support parent/child attachment, interaction and communication, as well as enabling parents to create and maintain a good home learning environment. A six-week group parenting programme (Parents Plus the Early Years, 1 to 6) which aims to maximise your child’s learning and to provide a positive guide to parenting. The course offers skills to manage and tips to handle mis-behaviour. Contact: Location: Helen Casey Health Promotion Unit, Dean St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7761400 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 65 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Cuidiú (Irish Childbirth Trust) Parent Support Group meets Tuesday mornings, 10.30am to 12 noon (term time). Small contribution welcome. Breastfeeding Counsellor available. Contact: Lucy Glendinning Telephone: 056 7772961 Location: Kilkenny School of Yoga, Collier’s Lane, Kilkenny Website: www.cuidiú-ict.ie ______________________________________________________________________ La Leche League Breastfeeding help and support group for pregnant women and new mothers, offering telephone counselling service, home visits, coffee mornings and informal information evenings, second Monday of each month, 8pm, in St Luke’s Hospital. Coffee morning, last Wednesday of each month, 10.30am, in Orchard House, New Orchard Rd, Kilkenny. Contact: Kay Brown Joy Harper Linda O’Leary Telephone: 056 7761867 Telephone: 056 7765734 Telephone: 056 7770894 Telephone: 086 6627290 PARTIES FitKids Make your child’s party one to remember with a Fitkids multi-sports and games party. We’ll bring the party to you. The active fun for the party generally lasts 1 hour 15 minutes. Contact: Website: Telephone: 087 6893663 Email: [email protected] Majella O’Brien www.fitkids.ie 66 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Jellybean Julie Children’s Entertainer • • • • • Magic Puppet Stories Balloon Modelling Silly Action Songs Face Painting And Much, Much More! Phone: 086 604 5409 Available for Birthdays - Christenings Christmas Parties ... Or any Excuse to have fun!! Jellybean Julie (see advertisement in this booklet) Children’s entertainer. Available for birthdays, christenings, Christmas parties, wedding, or any excuse to have fun! Magic, Puppet Stories, Balloon Modelling, Silly action songs, Face Painting. Contact: Jellybean Julie Telephone: 086 6045409 ______________________________________________________________________ Konor Halpin Entertainments Magic show/magic clown for all children’s parties. Balloon modelling, karaoke disco, nail art, puppet shows. For adults – public speaking and presentation classes, clown workshops, drunken waiter and comedian for weddings, murder mystery nights, sports days, quiz nights. Also perform my own one-man show, see YouTube. Telephone: 087 2225225 Contact: Konor Halpin ______________________________________________________________________ Magician (see advertisement in this booklet) For all occasions. Comedians, Magicians, Face Painters, Balloon Modellers, Clowns, Party games, Circus performers, solo singers, DJs and Bands. We specialise in shop openings, corporate events, weddings and children’s parties. Contact: Website: Telephone: 056 8833618 Telephone: 087 2676103 Paul Phelan www.pkentertainment.net 67 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Miriam Lambert Puppeteer A versatile travelling puppet company that can adapt performances to suit a variety of venues from Arts Centres to Theatres, to open air events, to function rooms, to schools and pre-schools. Miriam also offers a choice of workshops which can be tailored to suit an array of age groups, capacity and budget. Telephone: 059 9725859 Contact: Miriam Lambert Telephone: 087 9386218 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Watershed (see advertisement in this booklet) Full-size grass pitch, astro turf pitches and multi-purpose indoor sports hall available for hire, suitable for a wide range of games. Bouncy castles and obstacle course for younger children. Junior soccer and basketball, floor games, dining table and chairs. Pool complex. Exceptional range of all-weather facilities and value for money. Location: The Watershed, Scanlon Park, Kilkenny Website: www.thewatershed.ie Telephone: 056 7734620 Email: [email protected] PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Communications Course Ten week course for Transition Year and Senior Cycle Students. Includes interview preparation, mock interviews, public speaking and oral presentation work. Etiquette and good manners, verbal and non-verbal communication. Places limited, early booking advisable. Contact: Ann O’Grady Telephone: 056 7765282 See also Drama. ______________________________________________________________________ Every Day Counselling Skills This eight week course explores and develops practical counselling and communication skills for everyday situations including home, family, work and voluntary activities. Contact: James O’Shea Telephone: 087 6809428 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Liberal Studies Group This group offers a programme of lectures and cultural activities covering literature, history, music, poetry and art history. Classes run September to April on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Lecturers are experienced in their field and include a published poet, museum curator and a member of Opera Ireland. Contact: Ros Lanigan Telephone: 087 2841378 Location: NUI Maynooth, Kilkenny Campus, College Rd, Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 68 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Toastmasters A public speaking club for enjoyment - no pressure! Meetings include speeches and table topics. Qualifications may be obtained (Competent Toast Master and Advanced Toast Master). Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, September to May, 8pm. Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennytoastmasters.ie PHOTOGRAPHY Beginners in Digital Photography Classes for beginners on Tuesday nights, 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Wednesday mornings, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Both run for eight weeks. Classes for improvers in photography on Wednesday nights, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, runs for ten weeks. Photoshop course on Monday nights, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, runs for nine weeks. Contact: Amanda Burke Telephone: 056 7771857 Location: St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy Telephone: 086 0677875 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Photographic Society The primary aim of the society, through its many activities, is to improve the photographic skills and techniques of its members. It provides a showcase for amateur photographers through exhibitions, talks and competitions. It also acts as a social focus where those with a shared interest in photography can meet. Meetings held weekly on Thursdays, 8pm. Membership is open at any time to anyone with an interest in any type or aspect of photography. Contact: Liam Cahill Telephone: 087 2078181 Location: The Pembroke Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennyphoto.eu Email: [email protected] PLACES TO VISIT Abbey Centre Features a display of Christian Art and local historical objects. Open all year, Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm. Closed at weekends. Location: Convent Lane, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 059 9724238 ______________________________________________________________________ Black Abbey Founded in 1225 this is one of Ireland’s oldest churches and is still in use by the Dominicans by whom it was founded. Look out for the excellent examples of modern and antique stained glass windows, the wooden roof and the stonework. Nearby on Abbey St is the last existing remnant of the entrance gate in the medieval city walls. Location: Abbey St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7721279 69 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Coal Mining Museum (see advertisement in this booklet) An interactive multimedia exhibition dealing with the history and prehistory of the Castlecomer coalmines: coal formation, fossils and mining history. Open daily 9.30am to 4.15pm May to August, 10am to 5pm September, October, March and April, 10.30am to 4.30pm November to February. Includes Jarrow Café, craft studios where you can buy unique items, along with gift shop at the Visitor Centre. Wheelchair accessible. Admission charge applies to exhibition area. Please check website as times may vary. Contact: Castlecomer Discovery Park Telephone: 056 4440707 Location: Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Website: www.discoverypark.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Duiske Abbey An early Cistercian (1204) Abbey. Look out for the large effigy of the knight, known locally as the "Crusader" and the early medieval floor tiles. There is also an Abbey Visitor Centre with a shop and an exhibition of Christian art which is open all year, Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, closed at weekends. Location: Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 059 9724238 ______________________________________________________________________ Dunmore Cave Fascinating limestone cave. Viewing by guided tour only. Visitor centre, audio visual of cave. Opening hours: March to mid-June: 9.30am to 5pm mid-June to mid-September: 9.30am to 6.30pm mid-September to October: 9.30am to 5pm November to March: Wednesday to Sunday inclusive 9.30am to 4pm. Open public holidays. Last admission one hour before closing. Child/Student €1, Adults €3, Senior Citizens and Groups €2, Family rate €8. Cost: Location: 10km north of Kilkenny, just off the Castlecomer Road (N78). Telephone: 056 7767726 ______________________________________________________________________ Jerpoint Abbey Said to be the finest Cistercian monastic ruins in Ireland. Of particular note are the superb cloisters, some very early effigies and the east rose window. There is a visitor centre, accessible for disabled people, with exhibition and guide service. Opening hours: March to end-September: 9am to 5.30pm October: 9am to 5pm November: 9am to 4.30pm December, January and February: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (but it is best to ring in advance over those three months). Groups of six upwards should pre-book. Last admission one hour before closing. Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7724623 Email: [email protected] 70 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Jerpoint Park Heritage Steeped in history, Jerpoint Park is honoured to have footprints of a deserted 12th century medieval town of Newtown Jerpoint plus the Tomb Effigy of St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. Come and sample our home-made scones in our tearooms. This is a guided tour experience. Telephone: 086 6061449 Contact: Jerpoint Park Location: Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.jerpointpark.com ______________________________________________________________________ Kells Priory Spectacular Augustinian Priory ruins in the heart of Kilkenny countryside. Open all year. Free. Location: Kells Village, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Castle A 12th century castle, remodelled in Victorian times and set in extensive parkland. Was the principal seat of the Butler family. Two wings of the Castle have been restored to their 19th century splendour and include a library, drawing room and the magnificent long gallery. The final phase of restoration is complete and includes a state of the art conference centre which is situated in one of the castle’s 12th century towers. The River wing also houses the Butler Gallery of contemporary art. Accessibility: Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us before visiting. Toilet facilities for visitors with disabilities available on request. Public carpark near site. Guiding leaflet in Braille available on request. Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience delay during the summer months. Groups with more than 10 people need to pre-book. Photography/filming not permitted. Opening hours: October to February: 9.30am to 4.30pm March: 9.30am to 5pm April and May: 9.30am to 5.30pm June to August: 9.00am to 5.30pm September: 9.30am to 5.30pm High season: self-guiding, last admission 30 mins before closing. Low season: guided tours only, last admission 45 mins before closing. Closed Good Friday. Check with site for opening arrangements over Christmas and New Year. Cost: Contact: Website: Child/Student €2.50, Adults €6.00 Senior Citizens/Group (20+ persons) €4.00 Family rate €14.00 John Burke, Booking Officer [email protected] 71 Telephone: 056 7704106 Email: [email protected] Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Tropical walk through exhibit Licensed by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaelteacht, under the European Communities (Licensing & Inspection of Zoos) Regulations, 2003: (S.I. No. 440 of 2003). License No.:ZOO2007/06 Kilkenny City Tours A fantastic way to view the City is to take the Kilkenny City Road Train tour. The tour starts off at Kilkenny Castle and brings you on a 25 minute tour of the Medieval Kilkenny City. While on board you will get a full commentary giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny. Tours run daily, every hour, on the hour, from 10am to 6pm inclusive, from April to end-September.German commentary available. Contact: Ivan Telephone: 086 7301500 www.kilkennycitytours.ie Email: [email protected] Website: ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Medieval Walking Tour Pat Tynan’s historical walking tour brings to life the history of this Medieval Capital of Ireland. The one-hour tour departs from the Tourist Office on Rose Inn St, Kilkenny. Tours for the Winter months November to March are by appointment only. Tours are held 7 days a week from mid-March to October. Telephone: 087 2651745 Email: [email protected] Contact: Pat Tynan Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 72 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Nore View Folk and Heritage Museum A private collection of over 12,000 items that will take you back in time. A great history lesson! Well worth a visit. Monuments of history of Oliver Cromwell, King William, evictions and military display. Open 7 days from 10am to 6pm. Admission fee. Contact: Seamus Lawlor Telephone: 056 7727749 Location: Danesfort Rd, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Rothe House A restored 1594 Tudor merchant’s house. An interesting museum collection, a library and an early 17th century garden are amongst many items of interest in addition to the house itself. Family history research and genealogy research service available for Kilkenny City and County. Open April to October, Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm and Sundays 2pm to 6pm. Guided tours for large groups, book in advance. Children’s workshops take place throughout the summer, see our website for details. Cost: adults €4.80, senior citizens/students €3.80 Telephone: 056 7722893 Location: Parliament St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.rothehouse.com ______________________________________________________________________ Rural Experience Coach Tours Full day guided coach tours of Kilkenny County, including visits to gardens, museums, churches, craft studios and scenic attractions. Tours operate daily, year round. Tours available to other counties. Tours start and end in Kilkenny City and run from 9am to 5pm. Private car and driver service available for day tours and longer breaks across Ireland. Contact: Amy McDonald Telephone: 056 7727590 Website: www.aruralexperience.com Telephone: 087 6432130 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ St Canice's Cathedral Impressive Cathedral, completed in 1285.The second longest Cathedral in Ireland. Look out for the small-scale model of the city, as it was in 1640. Opening hours: January to March and October to December: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Sundays 2pm to 4pm. April, May and September: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Sundays 2pm to 5pm. June, July and August: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm. Sundays 2pm to 6pm. Note: The Cathedral may be closed to visitors at times during the above periods when religious services are in progress. The Cathedral has an excellent example of a ninth century round tower. The climb to the top is well worth it for a bird's eye view of Kilkenny, although the steps are very steep and there are plenty of them, so be warned! The round tower can only be climbed by people over 12 yrs of age and they must have a parent/guardian with them. Open April to October, weather permitting. Location: St Canice's Cathedral, Telephone: 056 7764971 Coach Rd, off Dean St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 73 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 PLAYGROUNDS Ballyhale Amenity Area Small neighbourhood playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Station Rd, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Bennettsbridge Playground Playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Blackthorn Hills Playground Small neighbourhood playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Blackthorn Hills, Ferrybank, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Discovery Park Timber Tumbles Playground - Adventure play with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Coon Playground Village playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Village Centre, Coon, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Earth is Fun Playground Community playground, open to the public year round. Based on the history of Thomastown and the river Nore. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Marsh’s St, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 74 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 PK ENTERTAINMENT The one stop shop for all your entertainment needs from christenings to 21sts, weddings, festivals, shop promotions and corporate events. We will cater for all your needs. As seen on Television! Choose from our wide range of professional entertainers. Magicians, comedians, music, DJ and bands and also face painting and balloon modellers. Let us entertain you. Telephone: 056 8833618 Mobile: 087 2676103 [email protected] www.pkentertainment.net Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre This is a joint Community and Local Authority project. Open all year round. Unrestricted access, with a wide range of swings, frames and the latest equipment. For children aged 2 to 14, including children with disabilities. Telephone: 056 7794373 Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Garringreen The Playground Next Door- Playground with unrestricted access. Five acre park open to the public year round. The park includes a soccer pitch, multi-use games area, cycle lane and footpaths. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Garringreen, Johnswell Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Happyland Playground Playground with unrestricted access set in a ten acre park, open to the public year round. The park includes two soccer pitches, multi-use games area and footpaths. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: The Fair Green, Callan, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 75 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Castle Park Opening hours of playground in line with the Castle Park’s opening hours, which alter according to the season (see sign on main entrance gate). Contact: Colm Mangan (Monday to Friday) Location: In the Castle grounds. Telephone: 087 6349153 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilmacow Playground Village playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: [email protected] The Sports Complex, Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny E mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Mullinavat Amenity Area Small neighbourhood playground with unrestricted access, open all year round. Caters for children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Adjacent to Handball Alley, Main St, Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 76 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Newpark Close Playground Community playground. Adventure play with unrestricted access, all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Playground located across road from Newpark Marsh Park, which includes a wildlife area, soccer pitch, multi-use area, games area and footpaths. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Lovers Lane, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Place to Play Playground Community playground.Adventure play with unrestricted access, all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: The Fair Green, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Email:[email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Rising Stars Playground Community playground. Adventure play with unrestricted access, all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Adjacent to Community Hall, Main St, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Talbot’s Court Playground Small neighbourhood playground with unrestricted access and open all year round. For children aged 2 to 14. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: [email protected] Talbot’s Court, Freshford Rd, Kilkenny Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Woodstock Gardens Playground Playground located in a historic garden. Admission to gardens is €4 per car (includes admission for all occupants). Pedestrians can access for free. Contact: Head Gardener Location: Inistioge, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 8549785 Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Kilkenny County Enterprise Board Offer a range of short courses to suit small businesses and those thinking of starting a new business. A wide variety of programmes are available such as Start your own Business, Financial Training, Sales & Marketing, ICT Skills, Awareness of Business Compliance Issues and Management Training. Courses are held during the day or in the evenings. Location: 42 Parliament St, Kilkenny Website: www.kceb.ie Telephone: 056 7752662 Email: [email protected] 77 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Leadership Management Ireland Leadership Management Ireland (LMI) offers a range of development programmes. Aimed at all levels of managers, the programme covers organisation skills, productivity, communications, sales techniques, team development, personal leadership and goal setting. Contact: Website: Telephone: 086 8132457 Email: [email protected] Martin Byrne www.lmi.ie PROFESSIONAL GROUPS Kilkenny Chamber In business for business. Kilkenny Chamber is the largest business representative organisation in Kilkenny City and County, with over 280 member companies. Kilkenny Chamber’s mission is to make Kilkenny a better place to do business. Chamber is a membership-driven organisation. Chamber provides networking opportunities, training, information and lobbying on business issues. New members welcome. Location: The Maltings, Tilbury Place, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennychamber.ie Telephone: 056 7752767 Email: [email protected] RIFLE SHOOTING Country Leisure Activity Centre Indoor rifle shooting. Tuition and all equipment provided. Rifle shooting €10, Archery €10, Clay Pigeon shooting €20. Pre-booking required. Contact: Mary Walshe Telephone: 056 7761791 Location: Bonnettsrath (2 km from Kilkenny City), Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny ROCK CLIMBING Ballykeeffe Quarry Rock climbing on the quarry face is a very popular pastime. Climbers from all over Ireland come throughout the year to sample the multitude of climbs. There is a booklet of the various climbs available in “The Pound” pub in Ballycallan (only open in evenings). Climbing can take place at any time but evenings and weekends are the most popular. Various outdoor activity/adventure groups use the quarry for training purposes during day-time. For safety reasons, there should be at least two climbers in the quarry when participating in the sport. Solo climbers can often arrange to meet with other climbers through the climbing website, www.climbing.ie. Location: Website: Ballykeefe, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny www.ballykeeffe.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 78 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 ROWING Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club The ultimate team sport. Competition orientated club catering for age 13 upwards. Must be able to swim. Training Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Contact: Martin O’Brien Location: The Boathouse, Graiguenamanagh Telephone: 086 8211140 Email: [email protected] RUGBY Kilkenny Rugby Football Rugby training by fully qualified coaches for children from age 6 up to adult. See website for details. Tag Rugby is sometimes run during the summer. Location: Waterford Rd, Foulkstown, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennyrugbyclub.com ______________________________________________________________________ Norman’s Rugby Football Club Men’s Team. Ideal for beginnners. New members welcome. Training Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Contact: Shane Roche Location: Sports Ground, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 087 698 4073 Email: [email protected] SCHOOLS For a list of Kilkenny County and City Primary and Secondary schools see Appendix 3 at the end of this booklet. SCOUTING IRELAND Kilkenny Scout groups Beavers for age 6 to 9. Cubs for age 9 to 12. Scouts for age 12 to 15. Venture Scouts for age 15 to 18. Rovers Scouts for age 18 to 26. All these groups are open to boys and girls. Details of your local group meetings are available from the Provincial Support Officer. Contact: Caroline Healy (Provincial Support Officer for SE province) Telephone: 086 0474310 Email: [email protected] SOCCER Evergreen Saturday Soccer School Soccer school run by the Evergreen Football club from September to June. All-weather pitch. Suitable for children age 6, 7 and 8. Saturday 11.30am to 1pm. Location: Scanlon Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny 79 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Floodlit Soccer League 11-a-side matches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, September to May. All proceeds go to the O’Neill Centre, Enable Ireland. Contact: Eamonn Cleere Telephone: 087 9582127 Location: Scanlon Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny and Loreto, Granges Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Football Association of Ireland Kick Start 1 coaching course for coaches and managers and anyone involved with children aged 6 to 9. Kick Start 2 for coaches of children aged 9 to 12. Youth Cert for coaches of children aged 12 to 16. Contact: Darren Murray Telephone: 087 6378742 FAI Regional Development Officer Email: [email protected] Location: Co Kilkenny venue ______________________________________________________________________ Freebooters Schoolboys Soccer Club Saturday 10am to 11am. Astro Turf. Contact: Tony Scanlon / Fran Grincell Telephone: 087 2622321 Location: Scanlon Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Irish Soccer Referees Society Registered soccer referees have the option of joining the Irish Soccer Referees Society. The Society offers ongoing support and mentoring for registered referees. Contact: Pat Shortall Telephone: 087 2867526 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny and District League There are 32 clubs with 46 teams involved in junior soccer (aged 8 upwards) and 14 clubs involved in youth soccer (aged 16 to 18). There are also 180 school-boy teams aged 7 to 16 and 10 school-girl teams aged 10 to 16. There are 12 adult ladies teams also. Season runs from August to June. Contact: Tom Mullins Telephone: 086 8147800 Location: Schoolboys League Ground, Derdimus Park, Callan Rd, Kilkenny www.kkleague.com Website: ______________________________________________________________________ Kilmacow FC Coaching from age 5 to adult. Season runs August to June. Contact: Gerard Duggan Telephone: 087 2750809 Location: Kilmacow Sports Complex Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mooncoin Soccer Club Training Monday to Friday for adults and children. Contact: Brendan Conway Location: Mooncoin Soccer Pitch, Ashgrove 80 Telephone: 087 9828150 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 SOCIAL GROUPS ARCH Club Kilkenny Social and friendship club for children with special needs aged between 6 and 11. Every second Saturday during school term. Contact: Noreen Irwin Telephone: 087 9581315 Location: SOS, Callan Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ ICA (Irish Country Women's Association) The Bantracht na Tuaithe, the Kilkenny and County federation of ICA, has several hundred members in 19 guilds, with an ethos based on friendship with women and further education. Hand crafts, computers and all of the old traditional Irish crafts are our main activities. Classes in computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, gardening, flower arranging, swimming and physical fitness may also be available. Visits to An Grianán in Co Louth, ICA's Adult Education College, are arranged. Members go on weekend trips and there is an annual international trip. There is a hand-craft week in March every year. Meetings are held once a month, some guilds hold craft nights weekly. Guilds in Co Kilkenny include: Ballyouskill, Ballyragget, Clara, Clough, Glenmore, Graiguenamanagh, Graine, Hugginstown, Inistioge, Kilkenny (2 guilds), Kilmacow, Mullinavat, Owning, Sevenhouses, Templeorum, Thomastown, Urlingford, Windgap. Contact: Shirley Power Telephone: 051 643521 Mobile: 087 6118543 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Irish Wheelchair Association A wide variety of activities available for people with physical disabilities. The Resource and Outreach Centre is open 11am to 3.30pm, five days per week, and also runs evening and weekend programmes. As well as social activities, courses offered include, FETAC courses, Pottery, Arts & Crafts, Reflexology, Music and Drama, Skills Development, Health and Well-being, Self-Defence, Archery. There are day trips and table quizzes with other groups. Sporting activities: Basketball and Boccia tournaments. Computer courses are held Fridays covering all aspects of Social Media. Foreign holidays and holidays at home are also part of the service. A Holiday Centre is available for people with physical and sensory disabilities. Wild Cats group for young people. Telephone: 056 7762775 Contact: Eileen Ireland Claddagh Court, College Rd, Kilkenny Location: ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Ladies’ Friendship Club Weekly meetings include various activities such as crafts and dancing lessons. The club organises theatre trips, day trips and weekends away. Meet Wednesdays at 8.30pm from September to June. Contact: Claire Larkin Location: Social Services Centre, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7762409 Telephone: 087 9120585 81 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Lions Club The Lions Club organises several annual fund-raising events for local charities including a concert, race night, Christmas hamper appeal, golf classic etc. Meetings held all year round on the first Tuesday of the month at 8.30pm. Location: Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Women's Group Meetings consist of either an invited speaker or an outing. Meet weekly on Thursdays, 11am at the Pembroke Hotel. New members always welcome. Contact: Catherine Duff Telephone: 056 7764838 ______________________________________________________________________ Macra Na Feirme A voluntary organisation for people aged 17 to 35. Macra na Feirme is committed to the personal development of members and emphasises social interaction and participation. Activities are determined by members, are many and varied and include soccer, volleyball, basketball, drama competitions, public speaking, training programmes and travel. There are seven clubs in Co Kilkenny: Freshford, Callan, Kilkenny City, Kilmanagh, Paulstown, Mullinavat and Suirside - 210 members. Contact: Mick Wall, Macra Training Officer Telephone: 086 8359891 Website: www.kilkennymacra.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Men’s Action Network (MAN) Men’s Action Network is a support/social group for men over 50 yrs who participate in light activities, trips and other social events and information sessions. All welcome. Meet Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm and Fridays 10am to 12pm. Contact: Eamonn Telephone: 056 7789749 Larry Telephone: 086 1290284 Location: St Canice’s Community Hall, Butt’s Green, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ National Association of Widows in Ireland Support meeting second Tuesday of the month, 2.30pm. Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny Telephone: 01 8728814 Website: www.nawi.ie Telephone: 01 8733622 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed is a social outlet for men and they share their different skills. Having just celebrated its 2nd birthday. Kilkenny Men’s Shed is now offering to carry out handy-work in the community. Known as “Men’s Shed Helping Hands,” the idea is that the members are available to carry out some handy work – e.g. mowing the lawn, putting up shelves, painting a door etc. – for people in the community, especially older people and those living alone. In return the individual can give a donation to the Men’s Shed. The aim is to raise money for the Men’s Shed while also helping people in the community. Contact: Ann Location: The Good Shepherd Centre Telephone: 085 8381653 Email: [email protected] 82 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 SPECIAL NEEDS ARCH Club Kilkenny Social and friendship club for children with special needs aged between 6 and 11. Every second Saturday during school term. Contact: Noreen Irwin Telephone: 087 9581315 Location: SOS, Callan Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Enable Ireland Kilkenny (O’Neill Centre) The mission of Enable Ireland is to work in partnership with those who use our services to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities. Enable Ireland Kilkenny is contracted by the Health Services Executive (HSE) to provide therapy services to children with a primary physical disability from 0 to 18 years (or schoolleaving age) and day services to children, 0 to 6 years, with a range of disabilities, these include physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities. Contact: Paula Rudkins, Service Manager Telephone: 056 7762326 Location: Enable Ireland, O’Neill Centre, Email: [email protected] St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Hard of Hearing Support Classes Every spring and autumn to include lip-reading and coping strategies. Monday evening, Wednesday morning. Location: Citizens Information Centre, Telephone: 056 7765687 4 The Parade, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7722793 ______________________________________________________________________ Parent to Parent Support Group for parents and carers of children with special needs First Wednesday of every month during the school year. 10.30am to 12.30pm. Telephone: 086 1608341 Contact: Claire Hollywood / Therese Buckley Location: St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9040208 ______________________________________________________________________ Special Needs Parents Association We are a national parent-run organisation, offering support and information to other parents of children with special needs. We aim to help point parents in the right direction when looking for a local group or service and to provide parent-to-parent support in areas where there are none. Telephone: 086 1608341 Contact: Claire Email: [email protected] Website: www.specialneedsparents.ie Facebook: www.facebook.com/SpecialNeedsParentsAssociation 83 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 SPORTS CENTRES Kilkenny Sports Arena Indoor sports arena with three artificial-surface pitches. Ideal venue for birthday parties. Soccer, hurling, gaelic football and rugby. Available to hire. Multi-sports fun Easter and summer camps. Contact: Kilkenny Sports Arena Telephone: 056 7723838 Location: Wallslough, Bennettsbridge Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.wallsloughvillage.com ______________________________________________________________________ Loreto Loreto Secondary School has a floodlit Astroturf pitch available for renting to groups during evenings, weekends and holidays. Suitable for soccer, GAA football or hockey and can be divided into four secure mini pitches. Fully equipped sports hall suitable for basketball, badminton, volleyball and indoor soccer is available for renting to groups during evenings, weekends and holidays. Contact: Sean Daly Telephone: 087 2580995 Location: Loreto Secondary School, Email: [email protected] Granges Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Mooncoin Training for adults and for children from age 4. Gym, indoor sports hall, function room for hire. Contact: Barry Purcell Telephone: 086 8058006 Location: Sports Complex, Mooncoin ______________________________________________________________________ O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club Sports hall available for hire 7 days a week, 9am to 11pm. Location: Hebron Road, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6145487 ______________________________________________________________________ St Kieran’s College Sports Centre Sports hall available for hire. Available Monday to Friday, 5pm to 10pm. Children can use the facilities if accompanied by an adult. Location: St Kieran’s College, Telephone: 056 7791507 College Rd, Kilkenny after 5pm ______________________________________________________________________ The Watershed 400 metre outdoor running track, Astroturf pitches, full size soccer pitch, athletics track, fitness gym, aerobics studio, fitness classes, pool complex with health suite, 13,000 sq ft multi-sports arena with seating.Children’s multi-activity and swim camps. Location: Scanlon Park Telephone: 056 7734620 Email: [email protected] 84 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 SQUASH James Stephen's GAA Squash Club One court and showers available. Open 8am to 12pm (with membership key). Membership fee includes social membership of the Village GAA Club. Telephone: 086 8384782 Contact: Seamus Daly Location: next to James Stephen's GAA Club, Larchfield, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ James Stephen's Military Barracks Squash Club The Club has two courts, two saunas and showers. Open 7 days, 10am to 10pm. Location: James Stephen's Military Barracks, Telephone: 056 7721174 Ballybough St, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ St Kieran’s College Sports Centre Squash courts and racquetball courts open to the general public. Available Monday to Friday, 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 5pm to 8pm. Children can use facilities if accompanied by an adult. Closed public holidays. Location: St Kieran’s College, College Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7791507 after 5pm SUB AQUA Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club Members go on dives on Sundays off the Waterford and Wexford coast and occasional weekend diving trips to the West coast are organised. Members are involved in search and rescue operations. The club has its own boats and equipment and can hire out equipment to members for training. Meetings and training for diving qualifications are held every Wednesday night, 9pm to 10pm, from January to May in The Watershed swimming pool. Contact: Mick Butler Location: Club House, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 2531740 SWIMMING Kilkenny Water Safety Swimming lessons and classes in water safety and resuscitation from September to May. Life-saving classes on Mondays, suitable for children from age 13, must have a basic swimming ability. Swimming lessons for children from age 6 upwards on Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm at The Watershed. Contact: Joan McLoughlin, Water Safety Development Officer Location: Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, Telephone: 056 7794491 John St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 85 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 River Swimming From July 1st to August 31st lifeguards are on duty from 2pm to 4.30pm and 5pm to 7.30pm each day, seven days a week at the following locations: Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge, Kilkenny: The Meadows and The Weir on the Bleach Rd. Lifeguards on duty at weekends only (Saturday/Sunday) for month of June from 2pm to 4.30pm and 5pm to 7.30pm. Classes are held at The Watershed. Contact: Joan McLoughlin Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, Telephone: 056 7794491 John St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Watershed (see advertisement in this booklet) 25m six-lane swimming pool.5m learner pool. Kiddies fun pool. Health suite. Viking inflatable ship. Open year round to members and non-members. “Off-peak” and “special” price times. Children’s swim camps and swim lessons programme. Location: The Watershed, Scanlon Park, Kilkenny Website: www.thewatershed.ie Telephone: 056 7734620 Email: [email protected] SWIMMING CLUBS Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 86 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Club Uisce Swimming School Aims to build confidence in the water. Swimming lessons are provided for all levels from age 5 upwards. Lane swimming is for those who want to improve their stamina and technique. Lessons on Fridays 3.45pm and on Saturdays at 10.50am, 11.35am and 12.20pm. Contact: Daphne Coulter / Vikki O’Donoghue Telephone: 056 7762675 Location: Kilkenny Ormonde Leisure Club, Telephone: 086 3941818 Ormonde St, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Swim Club Kilkenny Swim Club is a competitive swim club, very active in national competitions. Our squads are open to children from age 8 to 9. Contact: Ann Healy Location: The Watershed, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7761129 (evenings) Telephone: 086 3451329 TABLE TENNIS Kilkenny Table Tennis Club Coaching available. Members play in league competitions. Meet Monday, 8pm, September to May. Over 16’s. Contact: Peter Telephone: 085 7632671 Location: St Canice’s Hall, Butts Green, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] TENNIS Kilkenny County and City Lawn Tennis Club Facilities include eight all-weather, flood-lit courts and a practice court, fitness room, bar, saunas and showers. This active club has regular tournaments and social events. New members most welcome. Juniors: The Club has an active junior section, with organised tournaments and activities during the year. A coaching programme is available for groups and individuals. We have three coaches: Brian Doyle (086 8714941), Billy Bolster (087 2667014) and Tommy Rochford (086 8338111). Contact: Club House Telephone: 056 7765157 Telephone: 086 8645165 Location: Archersfield, Bennettsbridge Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.kilkennytennisclub.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Professional Tennis Coach (see advertisement in this booklet) Available for schools, clubs and private lessons in Kilkenny and the South East.Easter and Summer Camps available. Coaching for adults also available. Contact: Telephone: 086 8714941 Brian Doyle 87 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 brian doyle t.i.c.a., p.t.c.a. advanced coach full time rEsident coach with kilkenny County and city lawn tennis club available for private, semi-private or group lessons for adults and children. also indoor mini tennis, easter camps and summer camps. available for schools and clubs in the south east. ring for further information 086 8714941 THEATRE Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre Located 11km from Kilkenny City, Ballykeeffe Amphitheatreis a deep, worked-out quarry. The Amphitheatre holds a variety of events over the summer months from puppet theatre to Mozart, treasure trails to traditional music, the massed ranks of the Garda Band to solo performers. A stunning setting, coupled with near-perfect natural acoustics, make a performance at Ballykeeffe a must-see event for locals and visitors alike. Location: Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny Website: www.ballykeeffe.com ______________________________________________________________________ Cleere's Theatre An intimate theatre seating up to 100 people. Bands and plays performed by local and touring groups. Details in Kilkenny People. Also available for functions. Contact: John Holden Telephone: 056 7762573 Cleere's Pub, 28 Parliament St, Kilkenny Location: ______________________________________________________________________ The Set Theatre Part of Langton House Hotel, designed by the David Collins Studio in London, this state of the art venue, constructed in 2009, can hold 270 people seated and 350 standing/seated. Caters for music acts, comedy, film and conferencing. Events advertised in Kilkenny People or just call into Langton’s to see what’s on! Telephone: 056 7721728 Email: [email protected] Contact: Langton House Hotel Location: John St, Kilkenny Website: www.set.ie 88 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Watergate Theatre A very popular modern theatre presenting something to suit everyone from pantomime, drama and musicals, to ballet and opera. Local groups as well as Ireland's best known theatre companies, dance companies, musicians and opera companies put on performances. Why not support your local theatre by joining the Watergate patrons and friends scheme? Members of the scheme are kept informed about all shows, exhibitions and other events taking place at the theatre and receive invitations to the opening night of five shows each year. Telephone: 056 7761674 Email: [email protected] Contact: Ger Cody Location: Parliament St, Kilkenny Website: www.watergatetheatre.com TRANSPORT Ring-a-Link Rural transport bus service for Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary. Pre-booking required. Nominal return adult fee. Travel Pass holders free of charge. Office opening hours for bookings - Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12.30pm. Can view services on website and can register on the website. Location: Unit 4, Cillín Hill, Dublin Rd, Kilkenny Website: www.ringalink.ie Telephone: LoCall 1890 424141 Email: [email protected] VOLUNTARY WORK There are many organisations in Kilkenny that welcome and often rely on volunteers to carry out their work. There are as many different reasons for volunteering as there are different people working as volunteers - wanting to give something back to the community, gaining work experience, meeting people, or having something worthwhile to do postretirement. There is a list of some of the local organisations that welcome volunteers in Appendix 2 of this booklet. WALKING Kilkenny Walkers Club A very popular club with walks to suit all ages and abilities. Annual foreign trips organised. Details of fortnightly Sunday walks in the Kilkenny People. Meet on the Parade in Kilkenny every second Sunday, 9.30am. There is a minimal charge to cover travel expenses. Beginners very welcome! Contact: Telephone: 056 7765835 Denise or Pascal McCann Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 89 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 90 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Tyndall Mountain Club The core activity is hill walking, although walks on the flat are organised, as well as other mountain activities – hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering. There are also occasional slide shows, lectures, social evenings and trips abroad to pursue the activities. Details of programme available on club website or Facebook. Meet every Wednesday at Teagasc on Kells Road at 9.30am for walks. Contact: Pat Cummins Telephone: 087 3695643 Blogspot: http://tyndallmountainclub.blogspot.com Email: [email protected] WALKS Ballykeeffe Woods Oak woods and nature reserve with various walks. Location: Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny (Look for signs for Ballykeeffe Quarry) ______________________________________________________________________ Bishops Demesne Neighbourhood Park Five acre parkland including adult exercise equipment, multi-use games area, playgrounds and footpaths. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: The Butts, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Brandon Hill Climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the fabulous views. There’s a couple of routes and you can drive some of the way before parking. For more information check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Location: Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Discovery Park (see advertisement in this booklet) Come and see the new Tree Top Adventure Walk among the tree tops at the park (from seven years, and for all ages) and try our Climbing Wall and Leap of Faith activities which are coming soon too. Harnesses, helmets and safety instructions all provided – ideal for birthday celebrations. Also, new orienteering trails, (1, 2, 3km). Themed woodland walking trails with sculptures and picnic tables. Themed events throughout the year, including Easter activities and Santa at Christmas! Open daily all year round. Education: Educational and recreational school programmes and tours provided for primary and secondary schools. Telephone: 056 4440707 Contact: Castlecomer Discovery Park Location: Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny Website: www.discoverypark.ie 91 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Castlemorris Wood Walk Three looped walks that start and finish at the Grand Gates which lies west of the villages of Newmarket and Hugginstown and east of the village of Kilmaganny in south Kilkenny. The Holly Loop is 6km in length, the Fern Loop is 3km and the Pheasant Loop is 7km. For more information check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Castlemorris, beside Newmarket, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Church Avenue Pocket park including a hopscotch area, multi-sports wall, multi-use games area and footpaths.Wildlife area. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794939 Location: Church Ave, Kilkenny Rd, Castlecomer, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Coill an Fhaltaigh This millennium wood covering 230 acres and containing 12 native species is a haven for flora and fauna. Marked walks, picnic tables.Wheelchair friendly. Track down your millennium tree! Location: off the Callan Road. Turn right at Castleinch (signposted). ______________________________________________________________________ Gairdín an Ghorta (Famine Garden) This garden was designed in memory of the Great Famine. An attractive garden and a place to stop and reflect – a gem not to be missed. Contact: Willie Barron Location: Newmarket, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 8394349 Website: www.faminegarden.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Garringreen Neighbourhood Park Five acre parkland including soccer pitch, multi-use games area, playground, cycle lane and footpaths. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794939 Location: Garringreen, Johnswell Road, Co Kilkenny Email:[email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Jenkinstown Woods Walk as much (or as little!) as you like in these pretty woods. Don’t forget to say hello to the deer! Location: Turn left four miles along the Castlecomer Rd from Kilkenny heading towards Dublin (look out for a small sign on the right-hand side of the road for Jenkinstown Castle and Gardens). Continue for ½ mile, turn right and immediately left. 92 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kells Priory These Augustinian Priory ruins in the heart of Kilkenny countryside provide a hide and seek paradise. Location: Kells Village, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Castle Park A beautiful park whatever the season. Plenty of open lawns.Children’s play area. At the far end of the park away from the castle is a wildlife sanctuary and pond – a great incentive to walk just that little bit further! Opening times vary with the seasons (see sign on main entrance gate). Location: At Kilkenny Castle Telephone: 056 7704100 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilmacoliver Walk This 6km loop walk starts and finishes at the Watering Place – wildlife lakes fed by fresh water springs 1km from Tullahought on the Kilkenny/Tipperary border. This walk is unsuitable for large groups and walkers should be aware that they may encounter livestock. No dogs permitted on this walk. For more information check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Tullahought, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Mountain Grove Walk This 4km looped walk explores the beautiful mixed woodlands at Mountain Grove. For more information check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Mountain Grove Woods, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Newpark Marsh Neighbourhood Park Twenty-five acre parkland including soccer pitch, multi-use games area, wildlife area and footpaths.Haven for birds and wildlife, hidden away from bustle of city life, very pleasant circular walk. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794939 Location: Lover’s Lane, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ O’Gorman’s Lane Loop Distance and time 4km, 1 hr 30mins. Difficulty: Easy. Country roads, old laneways, woodland track and river bank.Suits all levels of fitness. Minimum gear: hiking boots, raingear, snacks and fluid, mobile phone. Start at Bennettsbridge Primary School, for full directions check website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie 93 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 The Nore Linear Park The Nore Linear Park is located on the banks of the River Nore running through Kilkenny City. A network of approximately ten kilometres of footpaths and cycle lanes have been developed running from Fennessy’s Mill, to the south of the city, to the weir at the Bleach Road in the north. Parallel to the Dublin Road at Lacken, you can connect into the Nore Valley walk south to Bennettsbridge. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 Location: Banks of the River Nore, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Nore Valley Walk Walk along the banks of the River Nore from Ossory bridge to Bennettsbridge. The 11km walk on grasslands and roadways can be started from the park at the top of Maudlin Street or from under Ossory bridge (watch out for the signpost on the Ring Road). Access at Bennettsbridge is down the steps beside Tynan’s Butchers at the bridge. For further details see the Trail Kilkenny Website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Thomastown Water Garden Attractive small ornamental garden, with unusual water features, tucked away in the middle of Thomastown. Complete with a garden centre, craft workshop and café. Run by Camphill Community, caring for people with special needs. Café and garden centre wheelchair accessible. Gardens and Garden Centre: Open all year. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm.Closed Saturday and Sunday. Cost: Free. Donations appreciated. Open all year. Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm. Lunches 12.30pm to Café: 2.30pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: 056 7724690 Contact: Mali Evans Location: In Thomastown, on the Thomastown to Kilkenny Road almost opposite Grennan College (VEC) Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Tory Hill Sliabh Greine Loop. For more information check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Patrick St, Kilkenny Location: Near Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7752111 Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 94 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Walking Trails Kilkenny Trail Kilkenny Ltd leads and facilitates the development, management and promotion of a range of high quality walking, cycling and other leisure trails for the benefit of visitors and residents of Co Kilkenny. Trail Kilkenny’s Walking Trails are a series of scenic walks developed and designed to allow you to explore more of the great outdoors, bringing Kilkenny’s wonderful countryside to walkers. The walks are essentially ‘mini hikes’ and the character of each walk varies. Choose a walk to suit your fitness level and the nature of your walking party. Some walks may not suit children under 10. For more information on each of the walks check the Trail Kilkenny website. Contact: Trail Kilkenny, 8 Patrick’s Court, Telephone: 056 7752111 Patrick St, Kilkenny Website: www.trailkilkenny.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Woodstock Woodstock Gardens and arboretum are located in Inistioge, Co Kilkenny, overlooking the picturesque River Nore valley. The gardens were once regarded as one of the greatest gardens of Ireland created in the Victorian style and represent the gardens created by Colonel William Tighe and his wife, Lady Louisa, in the mid-1800s. Following the burning of Woodstock House during the Civil War in 1922, the gardens fell into disrepair and were largely forgotten until an ambitious scheme of restoration was undertaken by Kilkenny County Council and the local community under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Scheme. Woodstock is now a top visitor destination in the South East. Features to see include the flower terraces, flanked by a re-created Turner conservatory, which is home to our tea shop (open during the summer months). Our walled garden is a productive garden, where many varieties of fruits, vegetables and flowers are once again grown. Visit our rose garden which contains many fantastic old Victorian varieties of roses. Also visit our famous Monkey Puzzle and Noble Fir walks and many rare and interesting trees from all over the world in our arboretum. We are surrounded by the wooded Woodstock Estate where you can take a variety of tranquil woodland walks along the River Nore. A children’s playground has recently been added. Children’s explorer pack available. Guided tours by prior arrangement. Cost: €4 per vehicle, which includes admission to the gardens. Large groups and buses by appointment only. Season tickets available for unlimited number of visits per year €45. Contact: Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council Telephone: 056 7794373 John Delaney at Woodstock Telephone: 087 8549785 Location: Coming from Kilkenny direction, in Inistioge village, take the first right just past the Church, up a steep winding street. Enter main gateway at top of hill. Continue along this access road for approx ½km to car park. Email: [email protected] 95 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 WILDLIFE Birdwatch Ireland The Kilkenny branch of Birdwatch Ireland organises regular outings to places such as the Wexford Slobs and local woods, as well as slideshows and talks. Meets on the first Thursday and third or fourth Sunday of the month from September to May, except December and January. The main event of the year is the annual dawn chorus in Jenkinstown woods on the third Sunday in May. Meet at 4.30am for guided walk through the woods. Outings are also organised for Heritage Week during the last week in August. Look out for details of all outings on the website, the local press and on local radio. Contact: Website: Telephone: 086 1037497 Email: [email protected] Michael Hackett www.birdwatchireland.ie WINE The Wine Academy Ireland Basic wine appreciation course available. Contact: Mary Gaynor, MBA Wine Location: The Quay, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Website: www.wineacademy.ie Telephone: 056 7724894 Telephone: 087 2448321 Email: [email protected] YOGA Áine Finnerty Hatha Yoga courses mornings and evenings. Suitable for all ages and abilities.Available to private groups or companies. Qualified instructor and classes for stress management through Yoga. Telephone: 056 7723376 Contact: Áine Finnerty, YTI Dip, YTI Postgrad Dip Location: Kilkenny City Telephone: 087 2243875 ______________________________________________________________________ Imelda Norris Yoga and Pilates classes. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Pregnancy yoga. Morning and evening classes. Week-end Workshops. Contact: Imelda Norris Location: Gael Scoil Osraí, Outrath Rd and Kilkenny Dance Studios, Smithlands Centre Telephone: 087 7650230 Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 96 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny School of Yoga Offers classes in all styles of Yoga and Pilates, including Hot Yoga, Men’s Core Strength and Flexibility training, Hatha Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Kids Yoga, Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga, as well as Yogalates. Yoga and Arts summer camp for children aged 5 to 12. We are open all year round, offering classes at all levels. We welcome dropin students. Contact: Essie Telephone: 056 7756570 Location: Crossleigh House, Colliers Lane, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6609654 (beside Sherwoods Electrical Email: [email protected] 50 yards off High St) Website: www.kilkennyschoolofyoga.com ______________________________________________________________________ Mary Ellen Brennan Mary Ellen Brennan offering Yoga tuition and therapy to groups and individuals since 1994. Contact: Location: Website: Mary Ellen Brennan Telephone: 086 3395971 Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny and Email: [email protected] Ayrfield Medical Park, Granges Rd, Kilkenny www.yoganowkilkenny.com YOUTH CLUBS/SERVICES Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) We offer a range of activities and supports for children and young people aged 4 to 18 yrs - homework/education support, children and youth groups, computer access and training, sports, arts, film making, personal and social development. Extensive affordable seasonal programmes. Supports for individual children and young people. Contact: Karin Todd Telephone: 056 7751988 Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Foróige (see advertisement in this booklet) Foróige offers young people between ages 10 and 18 a wide variety of volunteer-led youth service provision. Contact: Rosie O’Brien Telephone: 086 2997677 Website: www.foroige.ie Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForoigeCarlowKilkennyWexford Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 97 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Presbyterian Church Youth Club/Bible Centred Ministries Intl Meet on Saturday 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Open to all teenagers (Secondary School age) regardless of religious background. Cost €2. Soccer and art camps. Contact: Heather Stewart Telephone: 086 6081936 Location: New Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Youthreach A programme for early school leavers age 15 to 20. Provides young people with the opportunity to gain qualifications at their own pace, e.g. Junior and Leaving Cert and FETAC, and to do things that interest them. Available in Kilkenny City. Contact: Caitriona Phelan Telephone: 056 7723550 Location: Lower New St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilkennyyouthreach.com ______________________________________________________________________ Mooncoin Youth Club Mooncoin Youth Club, under the auspices of Ossory Youth, meets every Tuesday in the Parish Hall Mooncoin from 7.30pm to 9.30pm (excluding summer months). Membership is open to post-primary children from first year to age 18. Contact: Paddy Daly Telephone: 087 2259957 Location: Parish Hall, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. ______________________________________________________________________ Newpark Close Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Newpark Close FRC Youth Clubs offer a safe and comfortable space for young people from Newpark and surrounding areas to meet and socialise together. Youth Club Tuesday, 6.30pm to 8pm and Youth Café Wednesday, 6.30pm to 8pm. Various activities including sports, music, games, outings, discussion groups and lots more! Contact: Linda Telephone: 056 7723309 Location: Newpark Close Family Resource Centre ______________________________________________________________________ No Name! Club No Name! Club is a national voluntary youth organisation founded in 1978, with clubs throughout the country. No Name! Clubs are run by and for young people aged 15+ who come together in a safe and lively environment where there’s fun, friendship and enjoyment without the pressure of alcohol or other drugs. No Name! Clubs were founded to provide an alternative to pub culture for young people in Ireland. They demonstrate a lifestyle in which the use of alcohol or drugs is seen as unnecessary to the enjoyment of a happy, cheerful and fulfilling social life for young people. There is an active Club in existence in Kilkenny City at present and we welcome enquiries from any communities that might be interested in setting up a Club elsewhere in Co Kilkenny. Contact: National Office, No Name! Ireland Location: Main St, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow 98 Telephone: 059 6400299 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Ossory Youth Ossory Youth provides a range of services and opportunities to young people and those who work with them within the informal education sector in Co Kilkenny and South Co Laois. Check our website to get the most up-to-date information on Ossory Youth activities and opportunities. Location: Desart Hall, New St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7761200 Website: www.ossoryyouth.com Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The DRUM (see advertisement in this booklet) Drop-in Youth Café. A place where young people can meet friends in a relaxed and safe environment. Contact: Kate Carroll Telephone: 086 7736975 Location: The Goods Shed, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Facebook: www.facebook.com/drumyouthcentre and twitter.com/drumyouthcentre Foróige is Ireland’s leading youth organisation, working with approximately 64,000 young people every year. Foróige offers young people between 10 and 18 years a wide variety of volunteer led youth service provision through a network of volunteer led groups namely Foróige Juniors (10-11 year olds), Foróige Clubs (12-18 year olds), Special Interest Groups (12-18 year olds) and Volunteer Led Youth Cafés (12 – 14 year olds/15-18 year olds). Foróige Groups currently in operation in Kilkenny City and County are Ballycallan, Ballyhale, Ballyragget, Callan, Conahy, Coon-Muckalee, Cuffesgrange-Danesfort, Mullinavat, Paulstown, Stoneyford, Thomastown and Urlingford. If you are interested in setting up a Foróige group in your area please contact: Rosie O’Brien, Regional Youth Officer, 086 299767/ [email protected] The Foróige DRUM Youth Project & Health Café, located in Goods Shed Square, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, offers a variety of supports and activities to young people aged 12 - 18 years from Kilkenny City & County. These include Drop In Youth Café (safe chill out space with FREE internet, pool, snacks, Wii & activities organised by young people e.g. self defence, dance, art, guitar, photography, film making etc), “OUT Kilkenny” (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) group), Youth Committee (group of young people who organise activities & guide staff in the running of the centre), Ready Steady Life group (young people learning skills for when they move out of home), music rehearsal room. Also: Youth Support, Educational Programmes, Health Information, Youth Citizenship, Youth Leadership & Community Action, School Holiday Programmes. If you are interested in any of the above please contact Kate Carroll (086 7736975) or Melissa Faulkner (086 7736976). Also keep up to date on www.facebook.com/drumyouthcentre The Rock Youth Drop-in Centre Meets fortnightly on Fridays. 7.30pm to 10pm. See Youth Café below. Contact: Location: Website: Telephone: 056 7727159 Robert Harper VEC School, New St, Kilkenny www.therock.ie 99 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Youth Café Open alternate Fridays to The Rock Youth Drop-in Centre (see page 99). Also Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm to 6pm. Contact: Kaddl Meissner Telephone: 085 8700973 Conor Ege Telephone: 085 8700972 Location: The Methodist Church, William St (off High St), Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Youth Clubs affiliated to Ossory Youth The purpose of a local youth club is to provide a safe and comfortable place where young people from the area can meet and socialise together. Youth clubs operate one night a week for two hours. The venue is usually the community hall/centre and a team of local people who volunteer their time staffs the club. Young people attend on a voluntary basis. The club programme is varied and includes sport, music, song, dance, outings, talks, discussion group, community involvement and involvement in the wider youth service programme. In 2013 there were 14 Youth Clubs affiliated to Ossory Youth Borris in Ossory, , Freshford, Funstar,Goresbridge, Hugginstown, Johnswell, Kilmacow, Moneenroe , Mooncoin Youth Club, Pals Youth Club Castlecomer, Slieverue Youth Club, Slieverue Outreach, Swan Youth Club, Robertshill Youth Club. Website: www.ossoryyouth.com ZOO Reptile Village (see advertisement in this booklet) Want to find out what a snake really feels like? Or how a Chameleon catches its prey? Reptile Village Zoo is THE place to be! With a dedicated “animal encounter area” and “tropical walk-through enclosure” you can touch and even hold many of our reptiles! Over 120 animals and 50 different species on display, from alligators to rattle-snakes, you are guaranteed a fun day out. Contact: James Hennessy Location: The Demesne, Gowran, Co Kilkenny Website: www.reptilevillage.net Telephone: 056 7726757 Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 100 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Droichead Family Resource Centre Droichead Childcare Centre The Friary, Mill St., Callan, Co. Kilkenny Contact Maggie T: 056 77 55 660 ext 2, Email: [email protected] Facebook: Driochead Childcare Opening hours 8:15am – 6pm Catering for children aged 6 months – 12 years Droichead Community Childcare operates in a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility. We provide: • Affordable quality Childcare • An inclusive child-friendly environment • Highly-qualified staff • A wide range of developmental activities - based on the Aister national framework curriculum • Afterschool/homework Club • Summer camp during the month of July Transforming Ireland We also participate in the ECCE (Free Preschool Year), CETS & CCS Scheme for children attending the centre. This booklet was designed and printed by Modern Printers, Kilkenny Tel: 056 77 21739 Email: [email protected] www.modernprinters.ie 101 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny County Childcare Committee Coiste Cúram Leanaí, Chontae Cill Chainnaigh Information Training Advice & Support Resource Centre Childcare & early learning support and advice for all practitioners, childminders, parents, potential providers and early years’ students. The office is open to the public: Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm By appointment only The Resource Centre is open to the public: Friday 10am to 4.30pm No appointment necessary Kilkenny County Childcare Committee is committed to supporting the provision of high quality early childhood care & education throughout the city & county. Contact Us: 2nd Floor Desart House, Lower New Street, Kilkenny T: 056 7752865 F: 056 7712780 E: [email protected] www.kkccc.ie 102 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 APPENDIX 1 CHILDCARE Childcare Funding Schemes There are three childcare funding schemes currently available in Ireland, all of which are funded through the Department of Children & Youth Affairs The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Scheme gives children access to a free Pre School Year of appropriate programme based activities in the year before they start primary school. All childcare and early education services in Kilkenny offer this scheme. The Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Scheme enables community childcare services to offer parents who are in receipt of social welfare payments a reduction in their childcare fees. This scheme is available in community childcare services only. The Childcare Education & Training Support (CETS) Scheme provides participants availing of certain FAS and VEC training courses with a childcare place for the duration of their course. This is available in some community and private services. For further information on any of these schemes contact the Kilkenny County Childcare Committee on 056-7752865 PRE-SCHOOL CHILDCARE SERVICES The following is not meant to be an endorsement or recommendation in any way of the services supplied. Parents/Guardians are advised to satisfy themselves that the service chosen complies with the provisions of the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No 2) Regulations 2006. ______________________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY CHILDCARE SERVICES Offer a range of childcare services from sessional pre-school playgroups to full day-care and after school programmes. ______________________________________________________________________ Ballyhall Kindergarten “Steiner” method playgroup.Large outdoor play area. Open to children from age 2½ to 7. Monday to Friday, 9am to 2.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme and Subvention Scheme. Toddler and parent group every Friday, 10.45am to 12.30pm. Contact: Stefan Telephone: 056 7706507 Email: [email protected] Location: Ballyhall, Callan, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Ballyragget Community Playgroup Playgroup for age 2½ to 5. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Purpose-built premises. Participating in ECCE Scheme and CCS.Summer camp, one week in July. Contact: Marian Gorman Telephone: 056 8830119 Location: Chapel Ave, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ 103 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Brandon Community Playgroup For children from age 2½ to school-going.Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 11.45am, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Mary Butler / Biddy O’Brien Telephone: 059 9724126 Location: Fairgreen, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Carrigeen Community Pre-school Open to children from age 3yrs and 3mths to 5yrs. Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 12.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Mary Fleming Telephone: 086 1525631 Location: Parochial Hall ______________________________________________________________________ Clara Community Montessori and Pre-School Playgroup Open to children from age 2½ to 4. Monday to Friday mornings. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Nollaig Ryan Telephone: 056 7722789 Location: Clara Parochial Hall, Clara, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3143540 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Conahy Community Playschool Playgroup for children from age 2½ to 5. 5 days: 9am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Geraldine Dunne Telephone: 086 8322951 Location: Conahy Community Hall, Co Kilkenny Danesfort Community Childcare Centre For children age 6mths ‘til after-schoolers, 8.30am to 6pm. Telephone: 056 7700766 Contact: Monique Fitzpatrick Location: 1 Fr Campion Place, Danesfort, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Droichead Childcare (see advertisement in this booklet) Community crèche.Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 6pm. Children age 6mths to 12yrs. Fullday care available from 6mths to 5yrs. Participating in ECCE Scheme, Subvention and CETS. Pre-school places available .After school Monday to Thursday, from 2pm. Contact: Maggie Davies Telephone: 056 7755660 Location: Droichead Family Resource Centre, Mill St, Callan, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Happe Tots Community Pre-School for children from age 2½ to school-going age. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE and CCS. After school club for primary school children called Happe Ever After. Provide homework club and activities. Contact: Orla and Sarah Telephone: 056 7731004 Location: [email protected] Happe House, 22 Hebron Park, Kilkenny Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 104 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Johnstown Community Childcare Centre Facilities available for children age 2½ yrs plus, open daily, 9am to 12.30pm. Centre offers subsidised childcare grants through CCS and free pre-schools schemes. From September 2013 longer hours will be available in our early years service with early dropin facility, along with our new after school service, with free pick-up from Johnstown NS, 1.30pm to 5.30pm daily. Places also available for school age summer camps for month of July. Contact: Mick Kenny or June Telephone: 056 8838562 Location: St Kieran’s Place, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kells Community Childcare Centre Full-day care, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Pre-school sessions, 9.30am to 12.30pm. After school and homework club available on request. Part time and full day care available for school aged children during the summer months. Contact: Olivia Dunne Telephone: 056 7730911 Location: Kells, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Community Early Years Project Pre-school for children age 2 to 5. Monday to Thursday, 8.45am to 4pm and Friday, 8am to 1.15pm. Contact: Ann McDonagh Telephone: 056 7770234 Location: Bishop Birch Institute, Nuncio Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ The Learning Tree Childcare Centre and Crèche (see advertisement in this booklet) Our Centre caters for children from age 4mths to 6yrs. Our approach is through the High scope curriculum. We open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. We can tailor a week to suit your individual childcare needs, such as full-time, sessional, etc. We have three spacious playrooms with a large outdoor play area. We offer free preschool five mornings and five afternoons per week. We are participating in ECCE, CCS and CETS schemes. Telephone: 056 7786961 Contact: Catherine Lennon Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Telephone: 056 7751988 Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Loughboy Area Resource Centre After school programme (primary school children), Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm. Includes hot snack, homework support, drama and fun activities. Places available and taking bookings for September. Take children with special needs. During school holidays we offer seasonal camps at very competitive rates. Telephone: 056 7764700 Contact: Annette Chappell Email: [email protected] Location: 54/55 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowen, Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 105 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Loughboy Community Pre-school Playgroup Open to children from age 2yrs and 10mths to 5yrs from the Loughboy community and environs. Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm offering a quality service to encourage the holistic development of your child. Places available for September in our pre-school and ECCE free childcare programme. During the school holidays we offer seasonal camps at very competitive rates. Contact: Annette Chappell Location: 54/55 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowen, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7764700 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Millennium Court Community After School Service After school Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm.For age 4 to 13. Summer camps for first three weeks of July. Community based and not for profit so fees are set to reflect this. Contact: Penny Dwyer Telephone: 056 7760187 Location: Millennium Court Community Centre, Email: [email protected] Hebron Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Muckalee Community Playgroup Age 1 to 12yrs. Open 5 days a week, 8am to 6pm. ECCE, CCS and CETS Schemes. Telephone: 056 4440004 Contact: Mary Forristal Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mullinavat Community Pre-School Play Group Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 12.15pm. Participating in ECCE and CCS Schemes. Contact: Maria Kenneally Telephone: 087 2899809 Location: [email protected] Madonna House, Main St, Mullinavat Email: ______________________________________________________________________ The Growing Patch Childcare Service, Newpark Close FRC (see advertisement in this booklet) Purpose-built childcare facility for children age 18mths to 12yrs. Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. After school, 1.45pm to 5.30pm. Participating in the ECCE, CETS and CCS Schemes. Telephone: 056 7723309 Contact: Perle Location: Newpark Close Email: [email protected] Family Resource Centre, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Oasis Freshford and District Childcare Centre Ltd Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Open 48 weeks of the year.Sessional, half-day and full-day services.Community playschool. Participating in ECCE Scheme, the CCS (subvention) and the CETS Scheme. We offer baby, waddler, toddler and pre-school rooms. We employ nine highly-qualified staff. Contact: Grace Kearney Telephone: 056 8832700 Location: Tobernapesta, Freshford, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 106 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 107 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Slieverue Community Pre-school Sessional service, age 2½ to 5, 9am to 1pm. After school, age 4½ to 12, 1.30pm to 5.30pm. ECCE and CCS Schemes. Contact: Kathleen Roche Telephone: 085 3923821 Location: John O’Donovan Parish Centre, Slieverue, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Ted’s Den Community Child Care Centre All day childcare. Playschool, 8am to 6pm.After school group Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme, CCS and CETS. Contact: Alice Brennan Telephone: 056 4400947 Location: [email protected] Community Hall, Kilkenny St, Castlecomer E mail: ______________________________________________________________________ The Rower Pre-school Children age 3 to 5. Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Betty Gannon Telephone: 087 9502185 Location: Community Hall, The Rower, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Thomastown Community Kindergarten For children age 2 to 6. Morning and afternoon sessions. Based on the Waldrof holistic approach in early childhood education. Arts and crafts, baking, outdoor play, healthy snack. Operates ECCE and CCS Scheme. Summer camp available. Contact: Lucia Caperna Telephone: 056 7754666 Location: Rock Rd, Grennan, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Treasured Possessions After School Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Various activities like self-defence, cookery, art and crafts, sports. Follows the school term. Summer camps also. Contact: Mags, Geraldine and Jenny Telephone: 087 2135796 Location: Clogh Parish Centre, Clogh, Castlecomer ______________________________________________________________________ Urlingford Community Childcare Centre Purpose-built childcare centre. Facilities available for children age 12mths plus. Open daily, 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year. Full-time, part-time and free pre-school places available.After school available, with free pick-up from Urlingford National School, 1.30pm to 6pm daily. Centre offers subsidised childcare grants through CCS and CETS Schemes. Places also available for school-age summer camps for month of July. All welcome. Please call for more information. Telephone: 056 8838562 Contact: Mick Kenny or June Location: St Kieran’s Place, Urlingford, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny Website: www.urlingfordchildcare.com Don’t forget to check with providers to see whether those with disabilities can participate in activities listed. 108 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Busy Bee’s Creche & Montessori Award winning Centres of Excellence Unit 4, IDA Business +Technology Park, 51 Richview, Castlecomer Road, Loughboy, Kilkenny Kilkenny 056 7703115 056 7770410 email: [email protected] web: www.busybeesecreche.ie Find us on Facebook Offering: • Qualified staff who provide the interaction, direction and ongoing support and encouragement to all children in our care • Toys and specialised equipment which encourages children Physically, Intellectually, Socially and Emotionally • A beautiful architect designed building in our IDA site with both facilities providing indoor and outdoor play space for the children together with a specific care programme for the developing child • Nutritious Home Cooked Meals • After School pick-up and club. Free Pre-School Places Available PRIVATE CHILDCARE SERVICES Offer a range of childcare services from sessional pre-school playgroups to full day-care and after school programmes. ______________________________________________________________________ Apple Tree Farm Montessori From age 2 to school age.Sessional day care available. Birthday parties catered for. Easter and summer camps. Telephone: 059 9775185 Contact: Pam Drennan Telephone: 087 8054678 Location: Grove House, Skeoughvosteen, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Ballyhale Pre School Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 5pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Aisling O’Dwyer Telephone: 085 7208727 Location: Main St, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Bambinos Day care from 3mths. Pre-school. After school services available. Open 7.45am to 6.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme and CETS. Telephone: 056 7790821 Contact: Gillian Watkins Location: 10 & 11 Lintown Way, Johnswell Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] 109 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Bluebells Crèche & Pre-school Crèche and Pre-school catering for children from age 5mths to over 5yrs. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. For more information check out our webpage.Participating in ECCE Scheme and CETS. Contact: Lorraine Knowles Telephone: 056 7790524 Location: 78/79 Roberts Hill, Circular Road, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Busy Bees (see advertisement in this booklet) Day care from age 4mths, Montessori from age 3yrs. After school club. Open 8am to 6pm. Free pre-school places available. Contact: Teresa Telephone: 056 7770410 Location: 51 Richview, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7703115 Contact: Claire Location: Unit 4, IDA Business & Technology Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Callan Montessori School Montessori for children from age 3 .Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Maria Power-Bryan Telephone: 056 7725763 Location: Green St, Callan, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Crèche and Montessori Full day care, playgroup and Montessori. From age 3mths to 12yrs.Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme and CETS. Find us on Facebook. Contact: Noreen Buggy Telephone: 056 4440830 Catherine Bergin Location: Oakhill, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Chez Nous Montessori For children from age 2½ to 6.Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Patty Byrne Telephone: 056 4442584 Telephone: 086 8519478 Location: Cloneen Bridge, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Cloghoge Montessori School Purpose-designed Montessori pre-school.For children from age 2½ to 5. Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm. Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities.Qualified teaching staff. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 056 7723077 Contact: Carmel Everard Location: Cloghoge, Ballycallan, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3768305 ______________________________________________________________________ Cuffesgrange Pre-school Private pre-school for age 2yrs and 10mths to school-going .Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 056 7729144 Contact: Aoife Bergin 110 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Early Day Montessori School Age 2 to 5. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm (also a 2½ hour session available). Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Eileen Telephone: 086-8363810 Location: Glendine Road, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Emily’s Playgroup Open 9am to 12pm, five days a week. Also Monday to Wednesday 12.30pm to 2pm. Free childcare places under ECCE Scheme. Contact: Emily Whitford-McDonald Telephone: 059 9775321 Location: Ballyellen, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Fairy Folk Montessori Winner of the all-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Childcare. Purpose designed and built Montessori/pre-school. For age 2½ to 5. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm. After school club, 2pm to 5.30pm. Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. Qualified teaching staff.Participating in ECCE Scheme. Summer camps available. Contact: Maria Hitchcock Telephone: 056 7771387 Location: 60 Richview, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3090495 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ First Impressions Montessori and playgroup. From age 2½ .Monday to Thursday, 9am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Ann Marie O’Shea Location: Willow Pond Hse, Tinvaun, Stoneyford, Telephone: 086 3295496 Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ First Steps Montessori from age 3. Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Irish Montessori Education Board approved. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Mary Verling Telephone: 056 7764333 Location: 5 Springmount, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ From Home 2 Home Breakfast Club Monday to Friday, 8am to 9.30am for children going to school. Pre-school Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. After school, 2.10pm to 6pm. Pre-school and after school activities include art and crafts, baking, dance and movement. Purpose built facility with large outdoor soft surface play area. Open all year round. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Summer camps available for the month of July, age 4 to 11 yrs. Telephone: 056 7754449 Contact: Siobhán Wemyss Location: 9 Maudlin Court, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 085 8374116 ______________________________________________________________________ Giant Steps Montessori Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Marie Ann Cleere Telephone: 086 2677936 Location: Tullaroan Village Hall, Tullaroan, Co Kilkenny 111 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Gowran Pre-school Scallywags Childcare service A facility where each child is treated with respect and is valued as an individual as we help them on their journey of growing, playing and learning. Qualified and experienced staff. ECCE places available. Contact: Margaret Scriven Telephone: 056 7726964 Location: Gowran, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 8055536 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Grass Roots Childcare Playschool for age 3 to 5. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm, during school term. Afternoon session.Participating in ECCE Scheme (free pre-school scheme). Curriculum High Scope. Telephone: 086 8920034 Contact: Bridget Dowling Location: 1 Rioch Court, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Green Acres Childcare Service Full-day childcare. Montessori and after school childcare. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Gretta McGovern Telephone: 051 830284 Location: Rathpatrick, Slieverue, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9738679 Email: [email protected] 112 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Happy Days Crèche Purpose-built, secure outdoor play area, all staff fully qualified, all meals home-cooked. Participating in ECCE Scheme.Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 6pm. Contact: Sarah O’Leary and Sandra Holohan Telephone: 056 7777580 Location: Seville Lawns, Margaret’s Field, Callan Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Happy Days Montessori Suitable for children from age 2yrs 9mths to 5. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Debbie Telephone: 086 8455482 Location: Clonmore, Piltown, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Headstart Montessori School Montessori for children from age 2½.Monday to Friday mornings.Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Lynn Finnegan Telephone: 056 7771767 Location: 69 Springfield, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 2903949 ______________________________________________________________________ Hopscotch Day Nursery For children from 12mths to 5yrs, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.45pm, 51 weeks of the year. Participating in ECCE scheme. Contact: Julie Haycock Telephone: 051 844655 Location: Mullinabro, Ferrybank, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Hugginstown Pre-School For children from age 2½ to 5, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm. Participating in ECCE scheme. Contact: Valerie Norris Telephone: 087 2039404 Location: Lismatigue, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Jerpoint Montessori Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm. Summer Camp in July and August. Booking for new term in September. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Mags Davis Telephone: 056 7793237 Location: Jerpoint West, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9910760 ______________________________________________________________________ Kiddies Kingdom Full and part-time day care for children aged 6mths to 12yrs. Morning drop-off and after school service available. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Open 7.30am to 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. Telephone: 056 7793364 Contact: Sylvia Morris, Manager Location: 48 Maudlin Court, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 6030264 ______________________________________________________________________ Kids Stuff Montessori for children from age 2yrs and 9mths to school age. Monday to Friday mornings. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Servicing Castlewarren, Paulstown and Gowran. Telephone: 056 7726697 Contact: Annette Langton-Nolan Location: Blanchville Park, Clifden, Gowran, Co Kilkenny 113 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Crèche and Montessori School Day care from 3mths. Montessori. After school services available. Spanish classes and summer camps. Open 7.45am to 6.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Bernie Patterson Telephone: 056 7723332 Location: 7 Sion Meadows, Sion Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilmacow Montessori and after-school care Montessori Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.30pm. After school Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Helen Murphy Walsh Telephone: 051 885767 Location: 087 6117384 Dangan, Kilmacow Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________ Kinderland From 6mths. After school service available. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Paula Roche and Moira Brennan Telephone: 056 7764279 Location: 1 The Green, Ayrfield, Grange’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Lámha Beaga Childcare Service Crèche, Montessori, After school. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme and CETS Scheme. Contact: Marguerite O’Brien Telephone: 056 7789660 Location: Old Sion Rd, Middleknock, Dublin Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6940300 ______________________________________________________________________ Lilliput Montessori Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Caters for children from 2yrs and 10mths to school age. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Check out our Facebook page. Contact: Natasha Reilly-Byrne Telephone: 056 7786591 Location: 1 Pocock Valley, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 6205515 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Little Acorns Pre-school and after school. From September running morning and afternoon pre-school. After school from 1.30pm to 6pm. Purpose built location in rural setting just 1km from New Ross. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 051 422930 Contact: Carol Leavy Location: Flower Hill, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 7438803 ______________________________________________________________________ Little Mischief Day Nursery & Montessori Babies to age 5. Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm. Contact: Sharon O’Brien Telephone: 051 896769 Location: Roseleigh, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Little Ones Playschool pre-school from age 2yrs and 10mths to 5yrs, Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 12.15pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Jackie Oglesby Telephone: 056 7762135 Location: 28 Mayfield, Kells Rd, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 1210844 Email: [email protected] 114 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Little Rascals Pre-school Playgroup from age 3 to 4.Monday to Friday mornings, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Margaret Murphy Telephone: 051 894206 Location: Polerone, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Little Sunflowers Crèche Pre-school and Montessori Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.20pm. Full-time care, half-day care, sessional Montessori. Morning and afternoon sessions. School drop and pick up. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Currently participating in Siolta Quality Training. Contact: Lorraine O’Neill / Katie Kearney Telephone: 056 7755759 Location: littlesunflowerscrè[email protected] Clonmel Rd, Callan, Co KilkennyEmail: ______________________________________________________________________ Little Sunflowers TOO Montessori and after school service. Sessional and open 38 weeks of year. Participating in the ECCE Scheme. Contact: Ann O’Keeffe Telephone: 056 7755759 Location: Prologue, Callan, Co Kilkenny Email: littlesunflowersCrè[email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Marbles Crèche and Montessori Purpose-built Crèche, catering for babies right through to after school. Fully qualified staff. Nutritious meals.School collection, easy access from Ring Road. 8am-6pm. Participating in ECCE and CETS Schemes. Contact: Lorna McCormack Telephone: 056 7777409 Location: 7 Marble Crest, Ardnore, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mini Me Crèche Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 6.30pm.ECCE and CCS Schemes. Contact: Liz Campbell Telephone: 085 7133227 Location: 6 College View, Walkin St, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Montessori Academy and Crèche Day care from age 6mths.Montessori from age 3yrs. After school service available. Open 8.30am to 6pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 056 7764832 Contact: Louise Clarke Location: 1 Smithlands Court, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 2685871 ______________________________________________________________________ Mount View Montessori In an idyllic setting.Caters for children aged 2½ to 5. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 051 640287 Contact: Madeline O’Brien Location: 2½ miles from Carrick-on-Suir Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Naíonra Réalta Beaga Private playschool. Five days a week. 9.30am to 1pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Places available. Contact: Ailis Kelly/Stella Coady Telephone: 083 3382101 Location: Coon Hall, Coon West, Co Kilkenny 115 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Nurture & Grow Available for full/part-time childcare and pre-school mornings up to school going age. Fully qualified staff. Contact: Laura Aylward Telephone: 087 7739587 Location: Fiodh Mhor, Abbeylands, Ferrybank, Waterford ______________________________________________________________________ Our Lady of Lourdes All Day Crèche and Montessori Centre All day, Montessori and after school.Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm for children 13mths and upwards. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Catherine & Matthew O’Neill Telephone: 059 9724946 Location: Old Grange, Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Piltown Busy Bees Play School Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Maria McGowan Telephone: 087 9745912 Amanda Brady Telephone: 087 2677316 Location: Iverk Showgrounds, Piltown ______________________________________________________________________ Presentation Playschool Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm. From 2yrs and 7mths up. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Olivia Wall Telephone: 087 6330349 Location: Parnell St, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Skeough Playgroup and Montessori Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm for ECCE Scheme children and Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am to 12.30pm for playgroup. Contact: Ann Treacy Telephone: 085 7529485 Location: Coolnabrune, Skeoughvosteen, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Skough Hill Playgroup Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 12.20pm to 3.20pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Joan O’Gorman Telephone: 051 641171 Location: Skough Hill, Owning, Piltown Telephone: 086 1024892 Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Square One (see advertisement in this booklet) Day care from age 5mths. Toddler Group. Montessori from age 3yrs. Open 8am to 6pm. Free pre-school places available. Contact: Marie Ring Telephone: 056 7761142 Location: 23 Cedarwood Crescent, Loughboy, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Step-by-Step Crèche & Montessori 3mths to 5yrs and after school. 8am to 6pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Helen Mallon Telephone: 059 9726806 Location: 60 Oaklawn, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 087 2622346 116 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Súgradh Crèche Full day care and Montessori. After school and drop in. From 7.30am to 6pm. For children from 6mths to 13yrs. Contact: Denise Frisby Telephone: 051 645544 Location: Carrick-on-Suir ______________________________________________________________________ Súgradh Pre-school Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm. Contact: Cathy McNena Telephone: 085 8139241 Location: Tobernabrone, Piltown, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Sunny Days Montessori Age 2½ to 5. Monday to Friday, 9.10am to 12.30pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 087 2792438 Contact: Ann O’Connell Kelly Location: 1 Golf Links Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Talbot’s Gate Crèche and Montessori Private, full day care.Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 6pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Sheila Canning Telephone: 056 7703310 Location: 31 Talbot’s Gate, Freshford Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ The Learning Garden Crèche & Montessori Full and part day care for children from 2mths to school going. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Vera Lacey Telephone: 056 7727720 Location: The Left Bank, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Tiddlywinks Crèche & Montessori Monday to Friday, 7.50am to 6pm.From 4mths to after school. All meal and snacks included. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Shelly Woodgate Telephone: 056 7796189 Location: 1 Rathullard, Bonnetsrath Road, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Tiny Tots Montessori School School term Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Valerie Butler Location: 68 Maudlin Court, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 8758111 ______________________________________________________________________ Tiny Tots Paradise Crèche Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm. For children from 3mths to 12yrs. Participating in ECCE Scheme and CETS Scheme. A hot meal is provided, homework done. Ageappropriate games and equipment. Homework club 2pm to 6.30pm daily. Telephone: 056 7715600 Contact: Geraldine Russell Location: Parnagowen, Outrath Road, Kilkenny Telephone: 086 8646085 Email: [email protected] 117 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Tiny Tots Paradise Naíonra Monday to Friday, 9am to 12.15pm and 2pm to 5pm. Fully qualified Irish speaking teacher, registered with Fobairt Naíonraí Teoranta. Contact: Geraldine Russell Telephone: 056 7715600 Location: Parnagowen, Outrath Road, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Tír na Nóg Montessori and playgroup from age 2½. Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 11.45am. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Áine Turley Telephone: 056 7765732 Location: Cluain Lagan, Grange’s Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Tús Maith Naíonra (see advertisement in this booklet) Introduction to Irish for all Pre-School Children. Contact: Marie Ring Telephone: 086 8030850 Location: 18 Whitewood, Garringreen, Johnswell Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Twinkles Crèche and Montessori Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Participating in ECCE Scheme. Contact: Louise Young Telephone: 056 7795856 Location: Rose Hill, Kells Rd, Kilkenny Email: twinklescrè[email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Urlingford Preschool for Little Learners Preschool from age 2½ to school going, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm. Monday to Thursday, 12.15pm to 3.15pm. Outdoor playground. High Scope curriculum. Contact: Angela Brennan Telephone: 056 8831805 Location: Old School, Urlingford, Co KilkennyEmail: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ The Wishing Well Crèche and Montessori Full day care, Montessori and playschool. Day care from 3mths. After school club available. Fresh nutritious home-made meals provided daily. Very competitive fees. Participating in ECCE and CETS Scheme. National Children’s Nursery Association approved. Open 7.45am to 6pm. Telephone: 056 8830864 Contact: Helen O’Regan Location: Glen Vale, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. ______________________________________________________________________ Woodstock Play School/Montessori Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm.ECCE Scheme. Telephone: 087 4165322 Contact: Martina Gantley Location: Woodstock Lodge, Inistioge, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Young Days Pre-school Age 3 upwards. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm. ECCE Scheme. Contact: Nuala O’Dwyer-Butler Telephone: 086 8878154 Location: Ballycallan Hall, Co Kilkenny 118 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPS Local support groups which offer young children and their parents/carers an opportunity to meet, play and socialise together, usually for one morning a week. ______________________________________________________________________ Ballycallan Parent and Toddler Group Wednesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Assumpta O’Brien Telephone: 087 6340838 Location: Ballycallan Hall, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Bigwood Parent and Toddler Group Contact: Madeline Byrne Telephone: 051 880134 Location: [email protected] Bigwood National School, Co Kilkenny Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Carer, Baby and Toddler Group (see advertisement in this booklet) Wednesday, 11am to 12.30pm. Contact: Olive Maher Telephone: 056 7755660 Location: Friary Complex, Callan, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Castlecomer Parent, Pre-school and Toddler Group Thursday, 10am to 12pm. Contact: Richenda Telephone: 087 2884087 Location: Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Cuidiú (Irish Childbirth Trust) Toddler group, Friday mornings, 10.30am to 12 noon (term time). Small contribution welcome. Contact: Lucy Glendinning Telephone: 056 7772961 Location: Scouts Den, Bennettsbridge Road. Website: www.cuidiu-ict.ie ______________________________________________________________________ Droichead Parent and Toddler Group Local support groups which offer young children and their parents/carers an opportunity to meet, play and socialise together, usually for one morning a week. Contact: Olive Maher Telephone: 056 7755660 Location: Friary Complex, Callan, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Gowran Parent and Toddler Group Tuesday, 10.30am to 12pm. Contact: Margaret Scriven Telephone: 086 8055536 Location: Community Hall, Gowran, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Loughboy Parent and Toddler Group From birth upwards, Thursday, 10am to 12pm. Come along and meet new friends while taking advantage of the opportunity for you and your child to engage in play activities. Contact: Annette Chappell Telephone: 056 7764700 Location: 54/55 Hollybank Lawn, Clongowen, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Mooncoin Parent and Toddler Group Tuesday and Thursday, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Collette Ryan Location: The Parish Hall,Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny 119 Telephone: 086 8960272 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Newpark Close Family Resource Centre (see advertisement in this booklet) Parent and Toddler morning offers a brilliant space for parents, guardians, nannies, childminders and children to interact and share invaluable experiences. Tuesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Ber Telephone: 056 7723309 Location: Newpark Close FRC ______________________________________________________________________ Parent to Parent (see advertisement in this booklet) Support Group for parents and carers of children with special needs First Wednesday of every month during the school year, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Noreen Irwin / Therese Buckley Telephone: 087 9581315 Location: St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Telephone: 087 9040208 See also ARCH Club in Special Needs. ______________________________________________________________________ Piltown Parent and Toddler Group Meet in Piltown National School. Every Wednesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Jane Whelan Telephone: 086 2506423 Location: National School Hall, Piltown, Email: [email protected] Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Presbyterian Church Parent and Toddler Group “Caring for People, Sharing our Saviour” Play, songs, craft, chat and refreshments. A great place to meet people! Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10.30am to 12 noon, excluding school holidays. Contact: Heather Jeffery Telephone: 056 7764597 Aileen Morrissey Telephone: 056 7754423 Location: Presbyterian Church, New Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Urlingford/Johnstown Parent and Toddler Group Wednesday, 10am to 12pm. Tea/Coffee and activities. Contact: Carla Ennis Telephone: 087 2353808 Location: Urlingford Community Childcare Centre, St Kieran’s Place, Urlingford, Co Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ Wandesforde Hall Parent and Toddler Group Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am .During School term. Contact: Jackie Neale Telephone: 056 4442778 Location: Hollypark, Crettyard, Co Carlow ______________________________________________________________________ Childminders (Private, home based childcare services) The Childcare (Pre-school Services) Regulations 2006 state that a childminder should look after no more than 5 pre-school children, including his/her own at any one time. If a childminder meets this criteria they are obliged to notify with the HSE. However if a childminder is caring for 3 pre-school children or less they can avail of the Voluntary Notification System put in place by the County Childcare Committee. This system of notification is dealt with by their local Childminding Advisory Officer within the County Childcare Committee. Contact: Kilkenny County Childcare Committee Telephone: 056 7752865 Location: 2nd Floor, Desart Hse, Lr New St, Kilkenny 120 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 APPENDIX 2 VOLUNTARY WORK A to Z of Volunteering Opportunities The following are just some of the local organisations that welcome volunteers. Butler Gallery Volunteers required from April to end September for general art gallery duties. Contact: Pauline Swaine Telephone: 056 7761106 Location: Kilkenny Castle Telephone: 085 7856894 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Fr McGrath Homework Club (see advertisement in this booklet) The Father McGrath Homework Club assists almost 90 primary and post-primary school children from the local community with their homework on a one-to-one basis. The Homework Club operates Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 5pm, from September to June. Volunteers are required to give as little as one hour per week of their time - this would be a great help. No teaching skills are required. Contact: Karin Todd Telephone: 056 7751988 Location: Family and Community Resource Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny 121 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre This busy Centre currently has 60 volunteer information givers working in four locations across the County. Doing voluntary work in the Citizens Information Centre (CIC) involves dealing with the many and varied queries they receive from the public. Volunteers receive extensive training. Contact: Development Manager Telephone: 0761 07 7910 Location: 4 The Parade, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Forum If you are interested in receiving a monthly newsletter with details of volunteering opportunities please contact us. Currently there is no Volunteer Centre in Kilkenny. Contact: Monica O’Shea Telephone: 056 7771642 Location: Millennium Court, Hebron Rd, Telephone: 086 8103507 [email protected] Kilkenny Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement After Schools Club KTCM assists and supports Traveller children of primary and secondary school age, in the Hebron and Wetlands areas of Kilkenny city and Rosbercon, Co Kilkenny, to do their homework. KTCM also provides recreational, cultural and social activities to the 82 participating children. Volunteers who are interested in work experience and looking to a career in social care, childcare or teaching are welcome to apply. Teaching skills are not required. Contact: Claire Kenealy Telephone: 086 8501970 ______________________________________________________________________ Kilkenny/Carlow Contact (see advertisement in this booklet) Befriending and support organisation for older people. Volunteers visit older people in their own homes, committing to befriend and visit, one-two hours each week only. Training nights and Garda clearance arranged. Contact: Eleanor Doyle Telephone: 086 8530994 Location: Fr McGrath Family and Community Resource Telephone: 056 7751988 Centre, St Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny ______________________________________________________________________ L’ARCHE L'Arche is a group of over 130 worldwide communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in community. There are plenty of opportunities to become involved as an occasional volunteer. Help prepare a meal in one of the homes or lend a hand with the household chores. Spend a day in the garden or in the administration office. Or just be a friend to one of our core members or assistants. Location: Cluain Aoibhinn, Fairgreen Lane, Telephone: 056 772 5283 Callan, Co Kilkenny Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ Meals-on-Wheels Volunteers deliver meals to older people in their homes. Volunteers give 1½ hours of their time each week. This service operates year round. Contact: Kitt Hunt Telephone: 056 7721685 Location: Kilkenny Social Services, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny 122 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 St Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny The Volunteer Service at St Luke’s General Hospital aims to assist and support members of the public when visiting the hospital. The main role of volunteers is to provide a friendly welcome by assisting and guiding visitors and patients to the various wards, departments and clinics in the hospital. Volunteers also visit patients, do bedside reading, text messaging, fetch newspapers/beverages and man information stands. St Luke’s also offers members of the public the opportunity to give feedback on hospital services through their Patient Partnership and Pediatric Focus Groups. Contact: Alison Mulloney, Patient Liaison Officer Telephone: 056 7785311 Location: [email protected] St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Samaritans Samaritans is a voluntary listening charity supporting people in all sorts of crisis that cause emotional upset. The service provides non-judgemental, confidential, emotional support to people experiencing distress or despair, including suicidal feelings. They are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and encourage people in need of support to get in touch. They recruit new volunteers twice a year in the spring and autumn. Training is essential and is conducted over a six month period and there is continuous on-going training. Volunteers commit to doing one 3 hour duty per week and also a regular overnight duty. Commitment and confidentiality are the cornerstones of the Samaritan organisation. For an application form phone, write or call in. Location: 2 Abbeybridge, Dean St, Kilkenny Telephone: 1850 60 90 90 Visit between 2pm and 8pm Telephone: 056 7765554 Text: 087 260 90 90 Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ SOS SOS is a voluntary organisation for adults with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. SOS provides day services, respite and residential care. We are looking for families to provide short breaks in their home for adults from our services, nominal expenses are paid. We are also looking for volunteers to befriend adults in our services, thus supporting us in providing extra social and recreational activities. Telephone: 056 7764000 Contact: Social Work Dept Location: Callan Rd, Kilkenny Email: [email protected] Website: www.soskilkenny.com ______________________________________________________________________ Word Aid Word Aid, the Co Kilkenny Adult Learning Scheme is a free confidential service that supports adults with reading, writing, spelling or maths difficulties. Word Aid holds a tutor training course for volunteers annually. They require volunteers to give 2 hours of their time each week, have a sympathetic and understanding nature, be good listeners and have the ability to work with others on a confidential basis. Contact: Marion Dermody Location: 43 Upper Patrick St, Kilkenny Telephone: 056 7763149 Email: [email protected] 123 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 APPENDIX 3 SCHOOLS IN KILKENNY CITY AND COUNTY Primary Schools in Co Kilkenny School St Brendan’s NS (M) St Patrick’s NS (M) Scoil Bhríde (M) St Ciarán’s Boys Scoil Bhríde (G) Bennettsbridge NS(M) Scoil Iognaid Rís Castlecomer Convent NS (M) Castlecomer NS (B) Lisnafunchin NS (M) Moneenroe NS (M) Clara NS (M) St Joseph’s NS (M) Clogh NS (M) St Brigid’s NS (M) Conahy NS (M) St Michael’s (M) Burnchurch NS (M) Churchill NS (M) Danesfort NS (M) St Leonard’s NS (M) Holy Cross NS (M) Scoil Naomh Fiachra NS (M) St Lachtain’s NS (M) St Michael’s NS (M) Creenkille NS (M) Glenmore NS (M) Goresbridge NS (M) St Mary’s NS (M) Graiguenamanagh Boys Scoil Mhuire gan Smól (G) St Brendan’s NS (M) SN Moin Ruadh (M) St Columcille’s NS (M) The Rower NS (M) Johnswell NS (M) St Kieran’s NS (M) St Brigid’s NS (M) Location Muckalee, Ballyfoyle Ballyhale Lisdowney, Ballyragget Ballyragget Ballyragget Bennettsbridge Callan Castlecomer Castlecomer Castlecomer Castlecomer Clara Clinstown, Jenkinstown Clogh Coon Conahy Crosspatrick Cuffesgrange Cuffesgrange Danesfort Dunamaggin Firoda Freshford Freshford Galmoy Gathabawn Glenmore Goresbridge Gowran Graiguenamanagh Graiguenamanagh Hugginstown Hugginstown Inistioge Via Thomastown Johnswell Johnstown, via Thurles Kells 124 Tel. No. 056 4441422 056 7768915 056 8833495 056 8833351 056 8833606 056 7727553 056 7725572 056 4441426 056 4441774 056 7767076 056 4442288 056 7759736 056 7767944 056 4442374 056 4443235 056 7767100 056 8831753 056 7729138 056 7729144 056 7727588 056 7728386 056 4441384 056 8832417 056 8832400 056 8831481 056 8832111 051 880269 059 9775168 056 7726221 059 9724454 059 9724490 056 7768919 056 7768931 056 7758660 051 423838 056 7759895 056 8831611 056 7728476 Principal Kevin Cummins Tomás Ó Duada Mairéad Dowling Conor Brennan Claire Dunne Brendan Smyth John Moloney Margaret Maxwell John Kelly Conor Doyle Mairín Bergin Richard Mulrooney John Dermody James Walsh Eleanor Drennan John Meagher Denis Doheny Bríd O’Riordan Séamus O’Fionnaloigh Joseph Hickey Jackie Delahunty Martin Fogarty Thomas Maher Brendan Tynan Claire Brittan Síle Waldron Donal Power Gerard Farrelly Jennifer Barron Katherine Doyle Thomas Duggan Eilish Holden O’Shea Anita Foley Mary McCormack Ann Holohan John Curran Josephine Molloy Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Gaelscoil Osraí (M) Holy Spirit Special School (M) Kilkenny CBS (B) Kilkenny School Project (M) The Model NS (M) Mother of Fair Love NS (M) Presentation (G) St Canice’s NS (M) St John’s Infants NS (M) St John’s Senior NS (M) St John of God NS (G) St Patrick’s De La Salle NS (B) St Patrick’s Special School (M) St Joseph’s Girls St Patrick’s (M) St Senan’s NS (B) St Aidan’s Central School (M) Kilmoganny NS (M) Carrigeen NS (M) Presentation Convent NS (G) Our Lady of Lourdes (B) St Beacon’s NS (M) Ballyfacey NS (M) St Colmcille’s NS (M) St Brigid’s School (M) Owning NS (M) Piltown NS (M) Templeorum NS (M) Listerlin NS (M) Shanbogh NS (M) St Canice’s NS Skeoughvosteen NS (M) Ringville NS (M) Slieverue NS (M) Stoneyford NS (M) Convent of Mercy NS (M) Tullaroan NS (M) Urlingford NS (M) St Nicholas NS (M) Wandesforde NS (M) Loughboy, Kilkenny Callan Rd, Kilkenny Stephen’s St, Kilkenny Springfields, Kilkenny Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny James St, Kilkenny Parnell St, Kilkenny Granges Rd, Kilkenny Michael St, Kilkenny Ballybough St, Kilkenny Upr. New St, Kilkenny Cootes Lane, Kilkenny Kells Rd, Kilkenny Kilmacow Strangsmills, Kilmacow Kilmacow Kilmanagh Kilmoganny Carrigeen, via Waterford Mooncoin Mooncoin Mullinavat Ballyfacey, Mullinavat Bigwood, Mullinavat Paulstown Owning, Piltown Piltown Templeorum, Piltown Listerlin, Rosbercon Rosbercon Rosbercon Skeoughvosteen Slieverue Slieverue Stoneyford Thomastown Tullaroan Urlingford Windgap Wandesforde 125 056 7765697 056 7752466 056 7761739 056 7751407 056 7722082 056 7721352 056 7765598 056 7762150 056 7762888 056 7763528 056 7721290 056 7761081 056 7722934 051 885399 051 874474 051 885361 056 7769340 051 648349 051 895423 051 895503 051 895411 051 898442 051 880388 051 885525 059 9726149 051 643628 051 643498 051 643602 051 427305 051 880308 051 422813 059 9775444 051 832635 051 832339 056 7728393 056 7724290 0567769469 056 8831512 051 648321 056 4441517 Seán ÓhArgáin Karen Lowther Denis O’Reilly Mary Nicolson Olwen Mackey Marian O’Driscoll-Curran Maria Kelly Marie Comerford Mary O’Neill Pádraig O’Neill Anne Foley Brian Cody Jane Dowling Michael Kavanagh Valerie Breathnach Patrick Harte Robert Byrne Tom Hickey Eamonn Donovan Breda O'Shea Kathy Egan Tom O’Brien Brigid Barron Sabrina Kelly Mary Holden Patrick O’Gorman Mark Connolly Maria O’Mahony William Cassin Noel Roche Liam Collins Catherine Murphy Aidin Hynes Catherine Grant Pádhraic Ó Móráin Margaret Walsh Breda Holmes Dermot Dunphy Margaret Lowry Susan Dennehy Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Second Level Schools in Co Kilkenny School Scoil Aireagail Coláiste Eamon Rís St Brigid’s College Castlecomer Community School Coláiste Mhuire Coláiste Pobail Osraí Duiske College Kilkenny CBS Kilkenny City Vocational School Kiilkenny College Kilkenny Presentation Convent Loreto Convent St Kieran’s College Coláiste Cois Siúire Our Lady of Lourdes Grennan College Location Ballyhale Callan Callan Tel. No. 056 7768632 056 7725340 056 7725189 Principal Liam O’Brien Frank McKenna Patrick Power Castlecomer 056 4441447 Seamus O’Connor Johnstown Ormonde Rd, Kilkenny Graiguenamanagh James St, Kilkenny 056 8831135 056 7764557 059 9724177 056 7721402 Michael Killeen Canitha Ó Muircheartaigh Pat Murphy Tom Clarke New St, Kilkenny 056 7722108 Cathy McSorley Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny 056 7761544 Ian Coombes Loughboy, Kilkenny 056 7765684 Shane Hallahan Granges Rd, Kilkenny College Rd, Kilkenny Mooncoin Rosbercon, New Ross Thomastown 056 7765132 056 7761707 O51 895112 051 422177 056 7724112 Colm Keher John Curtis Paul Duggan Ken Moroney Sean O’Sullivan Intruder Alarms CCTV Remote Monitoring Access Control System Gate Automation Digital Video Recorders Padraig Moore, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny T 087 2796193 www.pmsecurity.ie Feel Safe when you’re Home or Away call PM today 087 2796193 126 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 INDEX Adult learning..............................................................................................................2 Angling.........................................................................................................................2 Archery.........................................................................................................................3 Art & crafts...................................................................................................................3 Athletics.......................................................................................................................7 Badminton....................................................................................................................8 Basketball.....................................................................................................................8 Bee-keeping.................................................................................................................9 Book clubs...................................................................................................................9 Bowling.........................................................................................................................9 Boxing..........................................................................................................................9 Bridge.........................................................................................................................11 Business courses......................................................................................................11 Camogie.....................................................................................................................12 Canoeing....................................................................................................................12 Careers.......................................................................................................................13 Chess..........................................................................................................................13 Childcare....................................................................................................................14 Cinema........................................................................................................................14 Clay pigeon shooting................................................................................................14 Community centres...................................................................................................16 Computers..................................................................................................................17 Cookery......................................................................................................................19 Cricket........................................................................................................................20 Cycling........................................................................................................................20 Dance..........................................................................................................................21 Day care centres........................................................................................................25 Drama.........................................................................................................................26 Drug awareness.........................................................................................................27 Dyslexia......................................................................................................................28 Environment...............................................................................................................28 Farms..........................................................................................................................29 Festivals.....................................................................................................................29 Film.............................................................................................................................32 First aid.......................................................................................................................33 Flying..........................................................................................................................34 Food............................................................................................................................34 Gaelic football............................................................................................................34 General courses........................................................................................................35 Girl guides..................................................................................................................38 Golf.............................................................................................................................38 Greyhound racing......................................................................................................40 Gymnastics................................................................................................................40 Handball.....................................................................................................................42 Health & well-being...................................................................................................42 History........................................................................................................................44 Hockey........................................................................................................................45 Homework clubs........................................................................................................45 Horses........................................................................................................................47 Horticulture................................................................................................................48 127 Kilkenny Kids! and Life! 2013 Hurling........................................................................................................................48 Information.................................................................................................................50 Inline skating..............................................................................................................51 Karting........................................................................................................................51 Languages..................................................................................................................51 English........................................................................................................................51 French.........................................................................................................................51 Irish.............................................................................................................................52 Italian..........................................................................................................................52 Spanish.......................................................................................................................52 Libraries.....................................................................................................................53 Literacy.......................................................................................................................54 Martial arts.................................................................................................................55 Music..........................................................................................................................57 Older people...............................................................................................................61 Parenting....................................................................................................................65 Parties.........................................................................................................................66 Personal development..............................................................................................68 Photography..............................................................................................................69 Places to visit.............................................................................................................69 Playgrounds...............................................................................................................74 Professional development........................................................................................77 Professional groups..................................................................................................78 Rifle shooting.............................................................................................................78 Rock climbing............................................................................................................78 Rowing........................................................................................................................79 Rugby.........................................................................................................................79 Schools.......................................................................................................................79 Scouting Ireland........................................................................................................79 Soccer.........................................................................................................................79 Social groups.............................................................................................................81 Special needs.............................................................................................................83 Sports centres...........................................................................................................84 Squash........................................................................................................................85 Sub aqua....................................................................................................................85 Swimming...................................................................................................................85 Table tennis................................................................................................................87 Tennis.........................................................................................................................87 Theatre........................................................................................................................88 Transport....................................................................................................................89 Voluntary work...........................................................................................................89 Walking.......................................................................................................................89 Walks..........................................................................................................................91 Wildlife........................................................................................................................96 Wine............................................................................................................................96 Yoga............................................................................................................................96 Youth clubs/services.................................................................................................97 Zoo............................................................................................................................100 128