Kilkenny County Council Library service continues strong local partnership

The Kilkenny County Council Library service is set to participate in Heritage Week once again this year, with events scheduled to take place from August 12-20.

The week, which has become a fixture in the local diary, will showcase the diversity and depth of Ireland’s heritage assets in the built, natural and cultural heritage areas.

A number of free events will be provided by a variety of local providers including: cultural organisations, community groups and individuals.

Some of the main events include:

- A talk by historian Eoin Swithin Walsh looking back at the Decade of Centenaries period in Kilkenny in Loughboy Library.

- Two guided walks highlighting Kilkenny’s Biodiversity originating in Thomastown and Loughboy Libraries. Participants will then record their findings on the Library Citizen Science Kit.  

- Recording Milk Churn Stands. These were once a common feature of rural Ireland. Participants will learn how to record occurrences of these online. 

- Kilkenny Recoloured’ Hand coloured postcards were very popular in the early 20th Century. A series of images from the postcard collection will be posted daily on the library social media channels during Heritage week. 

- The popular one-to-one Genealogy Masterclasses in Graignamanagh Library and the Local Studies’ Department continue this year, booking essential.

Executive Librarian, Declan Macauley said: "The Library Service is as always delighted to host events in our libraries and virtually for Heritage Week and to highlight the breath and depth of Heritage in Kilkenny", adding, "Heritage Week is a great opportunity for the public to familiarise and participate in all aspects of Kilkenny’s rich heritage." 

You can access additional information as regards times of events, booking details and any additional events, where applicable at: www.kilkennylibrary.ie or www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings