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How to crochet a granny square – Video Tutorial

July 2, 2021
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Knitted Together project We had 3 great online crochet tutorials with textile artist Jacqui Kelleher and to help all our newbie crafters with their granny squares Jacqui has completed a video.  For

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Why not take the opportunity to Listen Back at your leisure to ‘The Gallery’

July 1, 2021
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The programme featured local artists from every genre – music, film, visual arts, literature etc. talking about their work and the projects they had planned. It also included discussions and topics pertinent

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Knitted Together – Stall in the Farmers Market

June 28, 2021
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Knitted Together – stall in the Farmers Market We had a great day on our Knitted Together stall in the Farmers Market on Thursday at the Plaza. Our volunteers are knitting and

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2021 Emerging Curator in residence announced for Kilkenny Arts Office

June 10, 2021
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2021 Emerging Curator in residence announced for Kilkenny Arts Office The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce that they have recently appointed Aoife Banks as the third curator to

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New Poems on the Poetry Phone

June 10, 2021
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New poems on the Poetry phone Kilkenny County Council Arts Office Poetry Phone has a new selection of poems selected by Bernadette Roberts from the Arts Office. Everyone is welcome to the

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May 20, 2021
Miscellaneous OLD

  Saturday 10 April – Saturday 1 May 2021 76-77 John Street Lower, Kilkenny What is the significance of a place promoting its past? What is the relevance of being aligned with

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KNITTED TOGETHER – Community Get Togethers and Tutorials

May 17, 2021
Community & young people OLD

Our KNITTED TOGETHER – Community Get Togethers and Tutorials are up and running and going really well. Textile artist Jacqui Kelliher has hosted two crochet tutorials to date with a third and

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Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet 2021

May 4, 2021
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Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is looking forward to once again present their twenty first issue of the very popular KILKENNY POETRY BROADSHEET. The aim of the publication is to give Kilkenny

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Online Artist Meetings

May 4, 2021
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Kilkenny Arts Office is delighted to announce another series of online meetings aimed at artists and other creatives in Kilkenny to explore ideas around dealing with the ongoing Covid19 restrictions, which are

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Knitted Together 2

May 1, 2021
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In 2020 Kilkenny County Council Arts Office ran a fabulous project called Knitted Together. We asked volunteers around the County to knit or crochet squares for the Elkana Charity in South Africa.

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Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is undertaking Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is undertaking a series of public consultations as part of the development of our new Arts Strategy. Through this consultation process, we aim to listen carefully to a wide range of perspectives, enabling us to ensure that diverse voices are heard and valued.
The insights gathered will help us identify current needs, opportunities, and challenges, and will inform a strategy that is inclusive, responsive, and reflective of the rich cultural life of our communities.
We would be delighted if you could join us at a public consultation to share your thoughts. Please see the following dates and times:

PILTOWN
DATE: 15th June
VENUE: Piltown Community centre
TIME: 5pm – 7pm
CITY
DATE: 16th June
VENUE: The Parade
TIME: 12 – 2pm / 3 -4pm & 5pm – 7pm
GRAIGUENAMANAGH
DATE 17th June
VENUE: Graiguenamanagh Library
TIME: 10 – 12.30
CASTLECOMER
DATE 17th June
VENUE: Castlecomer Library
TIME: 2pm – 4.30pm

#artskilkenny#Kilkenny#kilkennyartists#kilkennyyoutharts#kilkennycountycouncil
REMINDER: Deadline this Wednesday 10th June for Ag REMINDER: Deadline this Wednesday 10th June for Age and Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency

The Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award in partnership with Kilkenny County Council Arts Office aims to support older professional artists to develop their practice, by creating time and space to think and reflect on their work and to bolster their peer network.

Applications should be submitted to Deirdre.Southey@kilkennycoco.ie no later than 4pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026.

Visit the below link to download application form: www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie
A gentle evening of stitching, creativity and conn A gentle evening of stitching, creativity and connection at Sewing Seeds this evening 🌿🧵

Drawing on the techniques and skills developed throughout previous Sewing Seeds sessions, participants spent the evening creating textile pictures through embroidery, layering, and textile collage. Using reclaimed fabrics, each person explored colour, texture, and composition to create a unique piece of work.

The workshop provided an opportunity to revisit and build upon skills learned across the programme, including hand sewing, embroidery, repair, and creative textile reuse. 

Working slowly and mindfully, participants transformed textile remnants into art - thank you to everyone who joined us today.

#SewingSeeds #KilkennyArtsOffice #CommunityArts #Embroidery #TextileArt CreativeReuse CircularDesign SustainableMaking ClimateAction TextileWaste Kilkenny
Sewing Seeds continues to grow 🌱 As part of Kilke Sewing Seeds continues to grow 🌱

As part of Kilkenny Arts Office’s Community Arts and Climate Action programme, Sewing Seeds brings together creativity, sustainability, and community connection through making and reflection.

This summer season, participants are exploring textile reuse and have created beautiful seed pouches using linen repurposed from old trousers sourced in a local charity shop.

Sewing Seeds builds on the success of our Waste Not Want Not programme and earlier climate-action community projects including Three Bags Full, Born to Knit and Making Space, continuing a long tradition of creative reuse, skill-sharing, and environmental awareness through the arts.

Across Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, the programme explores circular design, textile waste streams, care and repair, and sustainable making practices through artist-led workshops, Generate Days, and collaborations with local eco-groups.

Together, participants are learning new skills, rethinking consumption, and discovering how creativity can inspire positive environmental action and stronger community connections.

#SewingSeeds #KilkennyArtsOffice #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #TextileReuse SustainableMaking CommunityArts WasteNotWantNot CreativeReuse Kilkenny
We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice included as we develop Kilkenny County Council's 10 -year Arts Strategy!
Join us for a fun hands-on exploratory workshop with artist Thomas Duffy. Immersive yourself in a workshop while also sharing your ideas and playing a part in building a vibrant and inclusive arts vision for the next decade. #kilkennycountycouncil#kilkennyarts#kilkennyyouth
REMINDER DEADLINE APPROACHING The Kilkenny County REMINDER DEADLINE APPROACHING

The Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting applications for funding to support events taking place in Co. Kilkenny as part of Culture Night 2026, which will be held on Friday 18 September from 4pm until late.

Deadline for applications is 20th May 2026 4PM. 

For full details and application form visit : https://kilkennyartsoffice.ie/culture-night-2026-open-call/
This residency award aims to support professional This residency award aims to support professional artists of 50+ to develop their practice, by creating time and space to think and reflect on their work and to bolster their peer network. This will be achieved through a dedicated bursary to attend a residency over the course of a week.

Applications are NOW OPEN for Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Residency. 
This award is a partnership between Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and Age & Opportunity and is in association with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre.

For full details on how to apply visit www.kilkennyartsoffice.ie

#Kilkennyartist#kilkennyarts#tyroneguthrie
''...a lively, feisty tone maintained from start t ''...a lively, feisty tone maintained from start to finish. The language used throughout is as vivid as the images"- Enda Coyle Greene- Rhyme Rag Editor
#youngwriters#poerty#kilkennyarts#youtharts#kilkennypoetry#kilkennycountycouncil#
@kilkennycoco
We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice We want to hear your thoughts and have your voice included as we develop Kilkenny County Council's 10 -year Arts Strategy!
Join us for a fun hands-on exploratory workshop with artist Thomas Duffy. Immersive yourself in a workshop while also sharing your ideas and playing a part in building a vibrant and inclusive arts vision for the next decade. #kilkennycountycouncil#kilkennyarts#kilkennyyouth
Another successful submission to this years Rhyme Another successful submission to this years Rhyme Rag from Colaiste Abhainn Rí, by Alan Kasprzyk . 
With each line this poem builds into an increasingly ominous atmosphere!

#kilkennycountycouncil#artscouncil
#kilkennyarts
A powerful haiku with this final line by Jamie Pow A powerful haiku with this final line by Jamie Power of Colaiste Abhainn Rí who took part in Kilkenny Arts Office Rhyme Rag Poetry workshops with poet Alice Bennet this Spring.

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#kilkennyarts
Now revealed! The new mural at Greensbridge is co Now revealed!

The new mural at Greensbridge is complete 💙💚💜💛

Created by Claire Prouvost and shaped by community input, the artwork transforms the underpass into a vibrant, welcoming space for all who pass through it.

Produced by Kilkenny County Council Arts Office and funded by @creativeireland / @creativekilkenny, this project celebrates connection – between people, place and movement along the River Nore.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the consultation process.

Experience it for yourself next time you’re in the area.

#KilkennyArtsOffice #KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny #CreativeIreland GreensbridgeBoardwalk KilkennyMural ClaireProuvost
Final touches at Greensbridge 🎨 Yesterday marked Final touches at Greensbridge 🎨

Yesterday marked the final day of work on Claire Prouvost’s new mural for the Greensbridge underpass, as the last details are added to this new public artwork.

We’re looking forward to sharing the finished result very soon.

#KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny #BehindTheScenes
The Greensbridge Underpass Mural project highlight The Greensbridge Underpass Mural project highlights how public art can transform places — making them brighter, more welcoming, and encouraging people to spend time in areas that may have been underutilised.

The new mural  is helping to create a space that feels open, inviting and connected to the community around it.

#KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny
Another day of progress yesterday at Greensbridge Another day of progress yesterday at Greensbridge 💙💚

Day three focused on new layers, bold colour and increasing detail as @claire.prouvost’s mural continues to come to life, bringing @laidbackdesign_ in for the day to help lay some colour down 😊 

Designed to be experienced by walkers, cyclists and all who use the route, the artwork is transforming the underpass into a brighter, more welcoming public space.

We can’t wait to share the finished result.

#KilkennyArts #CreativeKilkenny #MuralProject
Work continues at Greensbridge 👀🎨 Day two of Clai Work continues at Greensbridge 👀🎨

Day two of Claire Prouvost’s mural saw the space beginning to transform, with more colour, shape and movement emerging across the underpass walls.

Created in response to ideas gathered through community consultation, the artwork is taking shape as a vibrant new welcome point along the Pedestrian & Cycle Link Boardwalk.

Stay tuned as the mural develops further!

#KilkennyArts #PublicArt #BehindTheScenes
Meet the artist 🎨 @claire.prouvost has been selec Meet the artist 🎨

@claire.prouvost has been selected to create the new mural at Greensbridge, following a process shaped by community input.

Her work brings together colour, movement and emotion to create engaging, human-centred
visual experiences – making her an exciting choice for this unique public space.

#ArtistSpotlight #ClaireProuvost #KilkennyArtsOffice #KilkennyArts #PublicArt CreativeKilkenny CreativeIreland GreensbridgeBoardwalk KilkennyMural
Work is underway 👀 The underpass at Greensbridge Work is underway 👀

The underpass at Greensbridge is being transformed…

Designed to be experienced by walkers, cyclists, and river users alike, the mural will guide movement through the space while creating a sense of colour, safety, and connection.

More updates coming soon.

#KilkennyArtsOffice #KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny #CreativeIreland
GreensbridgeBoardwalk KilkennyMural ClaireProuvost
This mural begins with you. In February, Kilkenn This mural begins with you.

In February, Kilkenny Arts Office hosted a community engagement session to facilitate members of the public to feed into this brief. 

The session was designed to enable us to listen and engage in a process that supported them to express the potential themes for the piece, reflecting its current and future use. Your input helped shape the brief that led to the selection of artist @claire.prouvost.

From nature and movement to heritage and connection – this artwork reflects the voices of
the community who use it every day.

#KilkennyArtsOffice #KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny #CreativeIreland
GreensbridgeBoardwalk KilkennyMural ClaireProuvost
A new mural is coming to the underpass at Greensbr A new mural is coming to the underpass at Greensbridge!

Following a community consultation process earlier this year, Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce the commissioning of a new mural for the Pedestrian & Cycle Link Boardwalk at Greensbridge.

Artist @claire.prouvost has been selected to create the new artwork, responding directly to ideas and themes shared by the community.

Funded by @creativeireland / @creativekilkenny, this project will transform the space into a
vibrant, welcoming environment for all who pass through it.

#KilkennyArtsOffice #KilkennyArts #PublicArt #CreativeKilkenny #CreativeIreland
GreensbridgeBoardwalk KilkennyMural ClaireProuvost
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