Probus is the association of retired and semi retired professional and business personnel in autonomous localised clubs throughout Ireland and the rest of the world. Many members are ex Rotarians. Most meetings last about one hour and they include a speaker on a topic of interest. Other meetings may consist of outings to places of interest. Kilkenny Probus Club was founded in 1998 and currently meets in the Club House Hotel Kilkenny, Tuesdays at 11am, fortnightly, except for July and August.