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A new podcast supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 initiative, reveals Michael Collins' links to Kilkenny during the War of Independence (1919 – 1921). In this ...

21 Aug 2022 at 10:00

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Kilkenny at the turn of the last century - Heritage Week special

A fascinating look back at Kilkenny City and County at the turn of the 20th Century is being brought to us for Heritage Week. Kilkenny Library Service is posting a series of images from its collection on its social media channels every day. The ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:00

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Kilkenny’s City Library exhibits the work of two artists for AKA Fringe Festival.

Kilkenny’s City Library is pleased to exhibit the work of two local artists for AKA Fringe Festival. Golden Years by Annette Dooley is an expression of experiences, emotions and stories through abstract Tapestry Weaving. Annette uses yarns, ...

09 Aug 2022 at 12:46

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Bookville Festival is live again - with lots going on in Kilkenny

Bookville, a festival of books for families and children, celebrates its sixth consecutive year in October, with a free programme of workshops and events in libraries across Kilkenny City and county. For 2022, live events will return for ...

23 Sept 2022 at 08:00

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Operating hours of almost 50 libraries nationwide to extend thanks to €3m funding

Almost 50 library branches nationwide are set to benefit from over €3 million funding for self-service facilities. The funding will bolster the 'My Open Library' service, allowing library members to utilise services via extended opening ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:24

Kilkennypeople

Funding announced for additional library supports in Kilkenny

Libraries in Kilkenny have been granted €21,767.60 in funding for the provision of additional support services as part of a national €700,000 package announced today by Minister Heather Humphreys and Minister Joe O’Brien TD. The ...

04 Aug 2022 at 13:14

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My Open Library Service resumes at Castlecomer Library

Kilkenny County Council Library Service has announced the return of the My Open Library Service at Castlecomer Library. The service operated previously from June 2019 to March 2020 when suspended due to Covid-19. The My Open ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:58

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My Open Library Service resumes at Castlecomer Library from August 2

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is pleased to welcome back My Open Library Service at Castlecomer Library. The service operated previously from June 2019 to March 2020 when suspended due to Covid-19. The My Open ...

27 Jul 2022 at 17:52

National News

Bag of books to be provided to all 4 and 5 year olds starting school in 2022

A new initiative to provide books to all four and five year olds starting school has been announced. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth today (Wednesday March 23) posted a statement ...

23 Mar 2022 at 11:52

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School libraries in Ireland to receive €20million for 'highest quality' books

Twenty million euro has been announced for the provision of books, audio books and other media for school libraries. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced news of the funding on Sunday (April 17) and said ...

19 Apr 2022 at 11:44

Kilkenny City

New and improved online system on the way for Kilkenny library members

Kilkenny County Council Library service is introducing a new online library system for members, which will offer an enhanced experience managing your library accounts online, browsing a catalogue of 12 million items, ...

14 Mar 2022 at 17:55

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New family reading experience launches in Kilkenny - enjoy the fresh air and a story!

Slí Na Scéalta is an outdoor, free and self-guided family reading experience that combines creativity, reading and exercise in a fun and interactive way. Featuring author Brendan McDonalds’s story “Elephant on the ...

01 Mar 2022 at 16:37

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