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Loughboy Library Weekly Online Clinic

Tuesday 18th November from 2.30 – 3.30 pm
Would you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?
Pop in to see us at our weekly online clinic and we can demonstrate to you how to use such fabulous online resources as Borrowbox, Universal Class and more!
No booking required. Just drop in!

Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge / Irish Conversation Group

Wednesday 19th November from 11.00 – 11.30am
This is an enthusiastic gathering, seeking to use their cúpla focail. It is open to all levels of fluency, beginners, improvers and advanced.
Just come along any Wednesday agus beidh fáilte romhat!

Lady Louisa Tighe of Woodstock: A Life Well Spent – a talk by John Kirwan

Thursday 20th November from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Learn about the fascinating life of Lady Louisa Tighe. Born in 1803, a daughter of the 4th Duke of Richmond, she married William Tighe of Woodstock in 1825. They created the High Victorian gardens at Woodstock. During and after the famine they provided help and support to locals & tenants through various schemes. Her husband established the Woodstock Agricultural School in an effort to improve farming methods. She died in 1900.
John Kirwan is a retired archivist. 
Places are limited. Phone 056 7794176 or email to book a place.

One-to-One Tech Support in Loughboy Library

Friday 21st  November from 11.00 am -1.00 pm
Do you need assistance with your mobile phone, tablet or laptop, or other digital devices and services?
One-to-One Tech Support will be available in Loughboy Library on Friday 21st November from 11.00 am -1.00 pm.
We are grateful to the Transition Year students from Presentation Secondary School Kilkenny for their support.
No booking required. Just drop in!

Latest News

National OPC Convention, Westmeath

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and spoke at this year’s National Older People’s Council Convention, hosted by Westmeath County Council in Athlone last week. It was a privilege to bring together representatives from our 31 Older People’s Councils under this year’s theme, “Thriving Together – …

Limerick City and County Council’s Age Friendly team is pleased to announce the launch of the Limerick Older Persons Executive (OPE) Gratitude Card Project. Inspired by the “A Hug from Adam” campaign, the initiative was developed by Elizabeth Stanley, Chairperson of the Limerick Older Persons Executive.

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National | Limerick

The Gratitude Card provides a simple and respectful way for people to acknowledge and thank friends, neighbours and family members who offer informal care, support or assistance. By recognising these everyday acts of kindness, the project aims to promote positive wellbeing, strengthen community connections and help reduce social isolation among …

79th World Health Assembly

Age Friendly Ireland | International | Age Friendly Demonstrators

Our National Technical Programme Manager, Declan Gaffney was honoured to be in Geneva today representing Age Friendly Ireland at the 79th World Health Assembly at the United Nations. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with both new and long-standing colleagues who share a vision for a more age friendly …