Kilkenny LEADER Partnership

04/06/2026

Waterways College Ireland have just announced their Angling course for 2026. for more info and to book your spot check out their website below.

https://waterwayscollege.ie/learning-hub/part-time/angling-course/

🎣 NEW ANGLING COURSE FOR 2026! 🎣

Ever wanted to learn how to fish, improve your casting, or catch more fish on your local river or lake?

Our popular Beginner to Intermediate Angling Course is back this summer at Waterways College!

Over two practical and enjoyable days, participants will learn:

✅ Choosing and assembling fishing equipment
✅ Where to fish and how to read the water
✅ Bite recognition and fish behaviour
✅ Casting techniques
✅ Playing, landing and safely unhooking fish
✅ Selecting the correct line, baits, lures and flies
✅ And much more!

All equipment is provided, making this the perfect introduction for beginners and a great refresher for those looking to improve their skills.

📅 Saturday 27th June & Saturday 4th July 2026
📍 The Hub, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
🎣 Suitable for beginners to intermediate anglers

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
https://waterwayscollege.ie/learning-hub/part-time/angling-course/
📞 086 0677640
📧 [email protected]

04/06/2026

🚀 Looking for a new job or training opportunity in Carlow or Kilkenny?

Our latest Jobs & Training Pack is now available and packed with opportunities to help you take the next step in your career!

📖 View the latest Jobs & Training Pack here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/354b296357.html

✨ Why check it out?
✔️ Interactive, magazine-style format that's easy to browse
✔️ Mobile-friendly QR codes for quick access
✔️ A wide range of local jobs and training opportunities for all job seekers

Whether you're looking for work, considering a career change, or hoping to upskill, there's something for you.

03/06/2026

Great to see our Barrow Bus project hitting the headlines.
Sounds like you're all excited to use it this summer,

"Get on a bus, free? You don't get anything free now at all these days!"

Thanks to KCLR96FM for joining us to launch the and chatting with our first passengers as well as Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Deputy CEO Martin Rafter.

Check out the report and interviews at https://bit.ly/43GxcCT

We're still buzzing after the launch and delighted to see more and more passengers getting on board.

Keep spreading the word - the FREE service is now live and you can book your ticket at https://barrowbus.palisis.com/

Tóg turas ar an mbus - Bus An Bhearú
Supported by Kilkenny LEADER Partnership

Graiguenamanagh St Mullins Barrow Cleanway Graignamanagh GAA Club

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

The Barrow Bus is on the way!!
Book your seat at www.barrowbus.palisis.com
Our thanks to community leaders and elected representatives who came to the launch today, including Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Cavanagh and Peter 'Chap' Cleere TD

29/05/2026

We're delighted to launch a FREE bus service in The Barrow Valley this summer. We're gathering research on passenger numbers to make our case for more rural public transport.

Route and timetable available here: www.barrowbus.palisis.com

The Barrow Bus is launched! 🚌🚀

Route and timetable available here: barrowbus.palisis.com

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fantastic launch at Barrow Valley Activities Hub earlier today.

Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Cavanagh cut the ribbon with help from community leaders across Kilkenny and Carlow - all committed to making the project a success.

The free Barrow Bus service is officially in operation from May 30th. Book your first journey now at barrowbus.palisis.com and let your friends and family know the news!

Tóg turas ar an mbus - Bus An Bhearú
Supported by Kilkenny LEADER Partnership

Paulstown Development Association Barrow Valley Activities Hub
Blacks and Whites GAA Club Graiguenamanagh Graiguenamanagh Canoe Club Graignamanagh GAA Club Graiguenamanagh Camogie Club An Siopa Glas, St Mullins

28/05/2026

Are you job searching? Welcome to Kilkenny LEADER Partnership's Weekly Jobs & Training Pack for Carlow & Kilkenny: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/300c570ffb.html

This pack contains a range of job and training opportunities designed to help you find employment and enhance your skills.

Have a look and contact us if you need any Employment Support. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way!

28/05/2026

Any volunteers for the Lingaun Valley Tourism Solstice Festival

Would you like to be part of something meaningful this summer? ☀️💚

Linguan Valley Solstice Festival is a unique celebration taking place across the beautiful Lingaun Valley region of South Tipperary and South Kilkenny. The festival celebrates the Summer Solstice through music, heritage, creativity, nature, community participation, and cultural events in villages throughout the valley 🌿🎶✨

The festival will run from 14th–21st June across the beautiful Lingaun Valley region, including Kilcash, Windgap, Owning, Piltown, Carrick-on-Suir and more 🙌

Lingaun Valley Tourism is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this unique celebration to life.

Volunteers will be needed to help support festival events and activities taking place from 19th–21st June 🙌🌿

Volunteer roles may include:
🌟 Welcoming visitors
🎪 Helping with event setup and tidy up
📍 Stewarding and providing directions
📖 Supporting storytelling and community activities
☕ Assisting with hospitality
💬 Helping create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the festival

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, celebrate local culture and heritage, and be part of a lively community event 💚

If you are interested, see more info or register here: https://www.i-vol.ie/volunteer-opportunity/?ID=a00WS00000Vaf7d

27/05/2026

Delighted to attend Kilkenny PPN plenery to showcase the work we do in supporting inclusion and comunity development

27/05/2026

Announcing the commencement of the Barrow Bus service for Summer 2026.
Starting this Saturday, 30 May 2026.
Follow Barrow Bus for updates on route, timetable and booking.