Kilkenny PPN

30/10/2026

Hockey For All - inclusive, fun, friendly and free!

Hockey For All - inclusive, fun, friendly and free! Come along to Kilkenny Hockey Club and take part - see contact details above. Everybody is welcome.
Kilkenny County Council Library Service Kilkenny Hockey Club Hockey IrelandKilkenny County Childcare Committee Kilkenny Access Group Community Radio Kilkenny City KCLR96FM Kilkenny Live Kilkenny ASD Families Network SOS Kilkenny O'Loughlin Gaels GAA & Camogie Club, Kilkenny, Ireland Kilkenny RFC Down Syndrome Ireland

30/10/2026

Your voice can help shape the future of volunteering in Ireland!

💙 Your voice can help shape the future of volunteering in Ireland!

Volunteer Ireland is conducting The Irish Volunteering Index – Ireland’s biggest-ever study of volunteering and community engagement!

What inspires people to volunteer? What challenges do they face? And how can we make volunteering more accessible and rewarding for everyone?

Whether you're a regular volunteer, volunteered years ago, or have never volunteered before, your opinion matters!

✅ Takes about 10 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous

📅 Survey closes on 6th November!

Every extra response makes the results stronger!

🔗Link to take the survey https://irishvolunteeringindex.ie/survey

29/10/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨
Local community groups, organisations and services are invited to our PPN Plenary & Networking Event - Building Resilient Communities Together

Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Urlingford Community Centre
Great opportunity to hear from speakers and connect with other local groups in Kilkenny.

📢 More event details and registration information will be available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

29/10/2026

📣Calling All Community Groups: Share Your Banking Experiences
Barriers to Accessing Bank Accounts for Small Community Groups

Social Justice Ireland is gathering real experiences from small groups who have faced challenges opening bank accounts, an issue that can block access to grants and funding.

They’re working directly with the PPNs and the Central Bank, but they need your voice to highlight the barriers on the ground.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVCFB9S

📅 Closing date: 31st October 2026

29/10/2026

Board Roles & Responsibilities Workshop - TODAY

Join us and tutor Michael Quirke to learn about board members' roles and responsibilities, good governance, and how to conduct effective meetings that support your organisation's success.

📅 Today, Thursday 29th October, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 St. Canice's Neighbourhood Hall, Butts Green, Kilkenny (R95 VK7X)

This workshop is ideal for community and voluntary groups, committee members, trustees, and anyone involved in the governance of their organisation.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

28/10/2026

FREE Halloween Safety Bags are now available from your local library across Kilkenny City and County.

🎃 FREE Halloween Safety Bags are now available from your local library across Kilkenny City and County.

Brought to you by the Kilkenny Local Community Safety Partnership, these free bags are designed to support older and vulnerable members of our community and help them enjoy Halloween with added peace of mind.

Each bag contains a safety magnet with useful local and emergency contact numbers, a Message in a Bottle from the Lions Club, a Halloween door hanger, and safety information from the HSE and Kilkenny Fire Service.

Pick up your FREE bag from your local library while stocks last and help make Halloween a safe and enjoyable time for all. 🧡🍂



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27/10/2026

Board Roles & Responsibilities Workshop this Thursday!
Want to better understand how your board or committee should operate?
Join us to learn about board members' roles and responsibilities, good governance, and how to conduct effective meetings that support your organisation's success.

📅 Thursday, 29th October, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 St. Canice's Neighbourhood Hall, Kilkenny

To register or learn more: https://kilkennyppn.ie/workshop-board-roles-responsibilities/

27/10/2026

🚜 Calling all Farmers and Farm Families
Join this exciting 4-part programme packed with cooking inspiration, practical nutrition tips and easy meal ideas for farming households.
Highlights include:
✨ Live cooking demonstrations from Mountain View Executive Chef Ger Dunne
✨ Nutrition advice tailored to busy lifestyles
✨ Special guest Dietitian Ellen Roche on 22 October
✨ Light refreshments at every session

📍 Mountain View, Ballyhale, Kilkenny
📅 20, 22, 27 & 29 October
Eligible participants include farmers, farm family members, farm employees, contractors and service providers working with the farming community.

📧 Book: [email protected]
📞 Call: 056 7794920
Online Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LDIYafZJak2hF4aI4Xp0iU4UI6U6gERBpctbTaW3zGtUQkhTOUgzQUc2QlJUWUdUWFNKMjk0QUcyRC4u&route=shorturl
🌟 Places are limited, so secure your place today!
For more information Visit: https://kilkennycoco.ie/eng/services/community_culture/eating-well-for-farm-families.html


KCLR96FM Kilkenny Live Community Radio Kilkenny City The Kilkenny Observer Beat 102 103 Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Healthy Kilkenny Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Kilkenny PPN Kilkenny Co-Op Livestock Mart Kilkenny Federation ICA Teagasc Waterford Kilkenny Callan Macra Kilkenny City Macra North Kilkenny Macra Mullinavat Macra Mountain View Kilkenny Savour Kilkenny Food Festival

24/10/2026

Join us at The Watershed for 6 weeks of fun, laughter, and friendly games designed for older adults.

📅 Starts Monday, 2nd November
⏰ 10:00am - 11:00am
💶 €15 for 6 weeks

Stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition!

🔗 Register here: https://krsp.ie/event/2026-go-for-life-games/

📞 For more information Contact: Eimear on 086 838 3666 or [email protected]



Kilkenny PPN Age & Opportunity

23/10/2026

This week’s Kilkenny PPN Newsletter brings you the latest on community events, funding calls, training opportunities, consultations and local initiatives happening across Kilkenny.

Newsletter Link: https://kilkennyppn.ie/ppn-newsletter-23rd-october-2026/