Alliance Française

French conversation and written French evening classes run by qualified teachers for adults of all abilities from beginners to advanced conversation. There are social and cultural evenings consisting of talks, films and meals out once a month. Enrolment early September and early January.

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.

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

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

Traditional Irish music lessons for children from age 6 and adults.

Classes in whistle, banjo, mandolin, flute, fiddle, button accordion and concertina.

Contact: Noreen O'Neill                     

Location: St John’s Senior School, Ballybough St, Kilkenny. Thursdays from 7pm.

Piano accordion, keyboard, whistle and flute lessons. September to April.

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.

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 long term unemployment and/or for those adults who wish to improve their basic education and skills. All adults are welcome to contact the service for the purpose of up to date, impartial education information. 

Kilkenny Adult Learning Service 

English language classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Classes are offered September to June, on a part-time basis, mornings and evenings. All classes are subject to availability and fees may apply.
 

Occupational First Aid (FETAC Level 5), First Aid for Childcare Providers, First Aid Refresher, Pediatric First Aid courses. Training in use of defibrillators (AED). Manual Handling/Patient Handling, Fire Extinguisher/Fire Warden courses.
 

Irish language classes provided for adult beginners, improvers and advanced.

Courses start in autumn subject to demand.

Ring mid-September for information.

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.
 

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.
 

The Irish Pony Club offers instruction and training in riding and horse/pony care and they organise annual summer camps. Annual membership €110. Check the website for contact details of your local branch.

Kildalton College offers a wide range of further and higher level courses in agriculture, horticulture and equine studies. Courses range from Certificate to Degree level (in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology). Kildalton also offers a wide range of adult training programmes and short courses in association with the local Teagasc Advisory Services.

Co Kilkenny Adult Learning Service 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 certification.

A weekend of traditional music, sessions and competitions, dancing, song and open air activities organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Beginners and advanced computer courses at low cost including internet, social media and e-mailing, ECDL, CVs. Funding may be available to unemployed people, check with the Centre.

Open Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am to 1 pm. Community drop-in Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 1.30pm.

Free ten hour computer classes for adults.

Pupils from Senior Infants to 6th Year. New pupils in Senior Infants, 1st or 2nd class in primary school join the Foundation Class before starting to play an instrument. Lessons are given on violin, cello, double bass, recorder and piano. Also for older pupils, clarinet, oboe, flute and brass instruments. Lessons are held after school hours and on Saturdays.

Orchestras and Choirs: The majority of enrolments are taken in June for the following September.

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

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.

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.

Courses offered to groups and individuals include Introduction to Computers and Accounts (manual and computerised), Train the Trainer (learn how to train others in computers and in other fields).

Ambulance Corps, course bookings and all general enquiries.

Courses offered: Cardiac First Response/AED and Paediatric and Basic First Aid.

Contact: Officer in Charge

Telephone: 087 2395685

Enquiries for Ambulance cover at events:

Concerts / Festivals / Sports / Equestrian / Community Service.

Contact: Duty Manager

Enquiries regarding the Youth Section

Cadets  Youth section (ages 10 to 16)

Contact: Cadets Kilkenny Unit

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

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.

Spanglish specialises in the Spanish language and offers Spanish lessons from beginners to advanced.

Group and private lessons to suit everybody’s needs.

For adults and children from age 3, we aim for a fun and friendly approach to education so that everyone enjoys learning.

Spanish Grinds from 1st to 6th year. Summer camps in Alicante for ages 12 to 17.

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