Provide the following training courses: Basic Fire Safety training Module 1, Fire Safety training Module 2, Fire Warden's course, Emergency Evacuation Ski sheet, Skipad and AlbacMat training. Also provide risk assessments and advice. Observed evacuation drills with debriefing and report.

All instructors in Fire Safety are Institute of Fire Engineer (IFE) accredited and are active fire fighters. Instructors in Emergency Evacuation Aids are certified instructors with Phoenix Ireland.

Courses offered to groups and individuals include Introduction to Computers, Intermediate Computers, Introduction to Typing, Improvers Typing, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Advanced Microsoft Word.  Courses suitable for school students, college students, professionals and other people.  Classes begin in September and continue throughout the academic year. 

Lessons, beginners onwards. Adults and children from age 6. Helps develop all-round  learning and creative ability. Lots of fun!

Club Ghaeilge/Irish language club affiliated to national organisation Óg-Ógras takes place weekly in Gaelscoil Osraí on Thursdays, 4pm.

Courses available in: Basic First Aid, three day Occupational First Aid QQI  (FETAC) Award, (Level 5 module), Occupational First Aid for Childcare Providers, Occupational First Aid Refresher (one day refresher course), Pediatric First Aid (First Aid course), AED Defibrillator training courses. Manual Handling courses. Patient moving and handling course. Fire Safety awareness and Fire Extinguisher Practical training course.

Internet access is free to library members - booking is advisable. Non members are allowed one free session and then there is a €3 charge per ½ hour session. WiFi is available in the Loughboy, Ferrybank and City Library, John's Quay.

Library H.Q.Administrationand Local Studies John’s Green Hse Johns’ Green Kilkenny
Phone:056 7794160  E-mail:info@kilkennylibrary.ie

There are three childcare funding programmes available to parents in Ireland:

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Programme - this programme gives children access to a free preschool year of appropriate curriculum-based activities in the year before they start primary school.

The Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Programme - this programme is available through community childcare services and offers parents who are in receipt of social welfare payments a reduction in their childcare fees.

Piano/Keyboard lessons. Taught with lots of imagination and patience in City centre. Suitable for adults as well as children.

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.
 

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 QQI (FETAC) certification.

Hola

Hola’s classes are different, you speak and are engaged in conversation for most of the class using role-play and props to simulate common situations, from age 5 upwards. The main language being taught at present is Spanish.

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.

Open to those in possession of a valid Green Card with a Stamp 4. Free, part-time course to improve English language skills.

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.

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.

The Grennan College Equestrian Centre offers one or two year practical and academic courses for those seeking careers in the horse industry. The Centre has an all-weather outdoor ménage and an indoor school. Courses available in Equestrian Studies and Horsemanship. Qualifications include FETAC Level 5 Certificate, British Horse Society Stages 1, 2 and 3 and Preliminary Teacher Training (PTT) – Assistant Instructor.
 

VTOS provides people who are unemployed with a range of learning options from the practical to the academic. The options on offer include Business, IT, Woodcarving, Art, Interpersonal skills.

Maynooth University's Kilkenny Campus offers the First Year of a full time, Honours Arts Degree (Applications for this course are through the CAO only and the Course code is MH901)

Subjects on offer include: English, History, Law, Anthropology, Economice, Sociology, Philosophy and Theology. The second and third year fo the degree on the main campus in Maynooth.

Keep an eye on our website for details of our other courses.

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 Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board assists funding a tutor or facilitator. A minimum number of participants is required to begin a class.

One day course in Basic First Aid and one day Paediatric First Aid, three day courses in Health and Safety (occupational first aid) and half day courses in CPR/defibrillation available. We now provide one day Sports First Aid and four day Emergency First Responder courses.

First Aid training, including occupational/basic first aid, and defibrillator training. Manual Patient Handling courses.

This annual event offers a weekend of live music in the pubs and on the streets of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

Cookery classes with emphasis on using health-giving foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, pulses (chickpeas, beans and lentils) and fish. Recipes are tasty and simple.
 

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.

Community Centres offer courses and support services for people living in the surrounding community.

The ETB Community Education Service offers QQI (FETAC) accredited modules leading to the full Childcare Award at Level 5. Courses available on a part-time basis with classes on offer during the evening time.

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.
 

This service is part of the Kilkenny Adult Education Service, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (ETB). It is primarily aimed at adults who left school without formal qualifications and who are at risk of longterm unemployment and/or for those adults who wish to improve their basic educational skills. All adults are welcome to contact the service for the purpose of uptodate, impartial educational information.