A community based drop in Centre for people affected by cancer.   Supports include: free counselling, massage and counselling, as well as numerous group activities.  Specialised counselling for children, advice and information.  Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm for drop-in support or by appointment.

One year QQI (FETAC) Award- Further Education and Training

Level 5 and 6 courses in Business Studies/Secretarial. Mature students welcome.

Located in beautiful Graiguenamanagh, the Edward Hayden School of Cookery boosts a state of the art kitchen in which Edward, known and loved from his weekly cookery appearances on TV3's Ireland AM, hosts a wide range of cookery classes, ranging in theme suiting all levels of culinary proficiency,  All courses include fresh ideas for you to create at home using easy to source ingredients.  Edward also offers group bookings, private dining options, children's cookery classes as well as bespoke classes and tuition. 

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

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. 

Classes available for all abilities and include yoga for pregnancy, active retirement, parent and babies and children. Meditation workshops and classes. Private tuition for specific injuries or limitations. All teachers fully qualified.
 

Run by husband and wife team, Toby and Essie Millie, Kilkenny School of Yoga now in it's ninth year. 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. We also offer a Yoga and Arts summer camp for children aged 5 to 12. We are open all year round, offering classes at all levels. We welcome drop-in students.

Want to become a yoga teacher? We offer Yoga Alliance UK certified teacher training.

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.

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.

Kilkenny Photographic Society is a medium sized association of photographers with skill levels from beginner to professional. Meetings held weekly on Thursdays, 8pm. Membership is open to anyone over 18. New members welcome.

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.
 

Empower yourself by learning to manage thoughts, emotions, anxiety, fear, build self-esteem/confidence, assertive communication, calming techniques to deal with anger, stress management, harmonious relationships, relaxation techniques/meditation.
Personal consultations and group presentations.

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.

See website for details of courses available.

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.

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Department of Education and Science Senior and Junior Trade City and Guilds of London Diploma and QQI (FETAC) Award – Further Education and Training Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing. Two year course.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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. We have cookery camps for children in July and also courses for 13 to 15 year olds.