County Kilkenny Adult Educational Guidance Service

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County Kilkenny Adult Educational Guidance Service
Courses for Adults
in County Kilkenny
2014 / 2015
County Kilkenny Adult
Educational Guidance Service
Kilkenny Adult Education Service,
Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board
Index
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ETB, QQI and Awards Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
National Framework of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Agriculture / Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Arts and Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Beauty and Complementary Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Business and Office Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cookery and Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Learning and Work Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Green Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Language and Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Positive Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Safety and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Social and Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Solas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sport and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Useful Web Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adult Education Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Introduction
Courses for Adults in
Co. Kilkenny 2014 / 2015
It gives me great pleasure to introduce this booklet on the
courses available for adults in Co. Kilkenny. The booklet
provides information about the range of learning opportunities
available in schools and centres across the county.
The course directory is set out in a clear and concise manner
providing adults wishing to return to education with the information
they require to make informed choices about the courses they would
like to undertake. County Kilkenny Adult Educational Guidance
Service has compiled this information from a wide range of education
and training providers reflecting the diverse array of courses available
at different levels from hobby and leisure courses to certificate, diploma
and degree courses. This publication reflects the myriad of opportunities
available for adults wishing to return to learning. Prospective leaners
seeking to discuss their options can make contact with the Adult
Educational Guidance Service for assistance.
Grateful thanks is extended to our Information Officer, Aisling Geraghty
and our team of guidance counsellors who under the direction of our
Co-ordinator Bernadette O’Rourke continue to assist and support adult
learners as they embark on their lifelong learning journeys.
Eileen Curtis
Education Officer
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Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board
The Minister of Education and Skills approved the 1st July 2013 as the
establishment day for the new Education and Training Boards.
The Vocational Education Committees (VECs) in Co. Kilkenny and Co. Carlow
have merged to form the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board.
Similar mergers have happened in other VECs around the country and the 33
existing VECs will be replaced by 16 ETBs. The new website address for Kilkenny
and Carlow Education and Training Board is www.kcetb.ie
QQI
In 2012, FETAC completed its amalgamation with HETAC, NQAI and IUQB and a
new integrated agency, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), was established.
FETAC, HETAC and the NQAI are now dissolved. The new agency will continue to
provide continuity of service as it evolves.
The new QQI award brand will be issued on QQI certificates from the first
certification period of 2015. The wording on the certificates will be identified as
‘QQI Award – Further Education and Training Award’ (for further education and
training qualifications at Levels 1-6 of the National Framework of Qualifications)
or ‘QQI Award- Higher Education and Training’ (for higher education and training
qualifications at Levels 6 – 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
For further information please visit www.QQI.ie
Awards Info
There are 4 award types, which are now made by Quality and Qualifications
Ireland (QQI); major, minor, special purpose and supplemental. These awards are
made at levels 1 to 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
A new Common Awards System (CAS) for all further education and training was
introduced across the further education and training sector. Disclaimer
While Co. Kilkenny Adult Guidance Service has made every effort to ensure this information is comprehensive and accurate
at the time of going to print, no responsibility can be taken for any errors or omissions
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Agriculture / Horticulture
Newpark Family Resource Centre,
Newpark Close, Kilkenny
056 7723309
Horticulture
Level 3 & 4
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Kildalton College, Piltown,
Co. Kilkenny
051 644400
www.teagasc.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (f/t)*;
are open to those with less than Leaving Cert
standard of education, in receipt of a Social
Welfare payment, dependent on a Social Welfare
recipient, current Medical Card holders or those
signing for credits.
Please
contact BTEI for further information. (p/t)*
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Hughes Consultancy & Training,
Unit 2 Purcellsinch Business Park
Dublin Rd., Kilkenny
056 7770761
www.hctleaning.ie
Hughes Consultancy and Training offer a variety
of part time Horticulture courses from Level 3 to
Level 6. (p/t)*
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Green Cert Programme (f/t)*;
Level 6 Certificate in Machinery and Crops
Management (f/t)*;
Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture (f/t)*;
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
(f/t)*,
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Greenside Up, Baunreagh,
Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow
087 6843374
www.greensideup.ie
Greenside Up run a variety of classes on
vegetable growing tailored to your needs
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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Evening Classes
056 7765103 / 056 7764448
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
throughout the county which sometimes include
Gardening, Horticulture and Flower Arranging.
Start dates are in September and January and
are
advertised in local press. (p/t)
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Grow It Yourself Kilkenny
www.giyireland.com
The Kilkenny branch of the Grow It Yourself
network meets on the first Tuesday of each
month from 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Pembroke
Hotel on Patrick Street in the city.
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB BTEI
056 7795916
www.kcetb.ie
The Back to Education Initiative in Kilkenny
offers Horticulture at Levels 3 ,4 and 5 in various
locations throughout the country. These courses
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Lavistown House, Lavistown
Co. Kilkenny
086 8407754
www.lavistownhouse.ie
Lavistown House ‘Centre for Creative Living’
offers a wide range of courses including many in
the area of horticulture. (p/t)
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Darver House Nursery
Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny
056 7767028 / 086 8072040
www.darverhousenursery.com
Horticulture, gardening and flower arranging
courses. (p/t)
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County Kilkenny Horticultural Society,
Club House Hotel,
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
056 7762826
A club for anyone interested in gardening and
horticulture. Regular meetings take place from
February to November. New members always
welcome. (p/t)
_________________________________
Lamber De Bie
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny
056 7770161
www.kilkenny@lamberdebie.com
Floristry Classes (p/t)
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Droichead Family Resource Centre
The Friary, Mill Street, Callan
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 056 7755660
Gardening Group – this is a joint initiative
between Droichead FRC and CKLP. The group
meets every Monday at 10am. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Animals
Kildaton College, Pilltown,
Co. Kilkenny
051 64440
www.teagasc.ie
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Drystock
Management (f/t)*
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Dairy Herd
Management (f/t)*
Level 7 Professional Diploma in Dairy Herd
Management (f/t)*
Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation)
(f/t)*
Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Stud
Management) (f/t)*
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship
(f/t)*;
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management
(f/t)*
_________________________________
Grennan College Equestrian Centre,
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
056 7724511
www.grennancollege.ie
Level
5 Equine Studies and Horsemanship (f/t)*
_________________________________
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level
5 Certificate in Animal Care (f/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Evening Classes
056 7765103 / 7764448
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
throughout the county. Start dates are in
September and January and are advertised in
local press. They have previously run courses
in Dog Grooming, Pet Care and Introduction to
Animal Welfare. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Arts and Crafts
Crafts Council of Ireland
Castle Yard, Kilkenny
056 7761804
www.ccoi.ie
CCoI Jewellery Design and Skills Training Course (f/t)*
CCoI
Ceramic Design and Skills Training Course (f/t)*
_________________________________
KCAT Art and Study Centre
Mill Lane, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
056 7755115
www.kcat.ie
KCAT runs a variety of creative courses with
the emphasis being on artistic and personal
development.
_________________________________
Baurnafea Willow Works
Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny
059 9726947
Day and evening classes are available in basket
making
skills (p/t)
_________________________________
Woodturning Classes, David Comerford,
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
056 7724491
Classes are available in spindle turning, bowl turning
and
texturing and decoration techniques (p/t)
_________________________________
Castlecomer Craft Yard,
Co. Kilkenny
056 4440876
Various short courses and workshops in arts and
crafts are held throughout the year (p/t)
Ormonde College of Further Education
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Art; Fine Art (f/t)*
Level
6 Advanced Certificate in Fine Art (f/t)*
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Grennan Mill Craft School,
Thomastown,Co. Kilkenny
056 7724557
www.grennanmill.net
Level 5 Certificate in Art, Crafts & Design (f/t)*
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Art, Craft and
Design
(f/t)*
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Duiske College, Graiguenamanagh,
Co. Kilkenny
059 9724177
www.duiskecollege.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Art, Craft & Design (f/t)*
Level
6 Certificate in Art & Design (f/t)*
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VTOS, Bishop Birch Training Institute,
Kilkenny
056 7764719
www.vtoskk.ie
Level 3 Certificate, Options Course, including Art
and Ceramics (f/t)*
Level 4 & 5 modules including drawing,
painting, sculpture, woodturning, wood carving
and furniture making (f/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Evening Classes
056 7765103 / 7764448
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB hold evening classes
in Arts and Crafts throughout the county. Start
dates are in September and January and are
advertised in local press (p/t)
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Painting
Kilkenny City
Phone 056 7762582
Mary Gaine: Painting classes for adults of all
abilities, including beginners. Courses run for 8
weeks
with one 2 hour class each week (p/t)
_________________________________
South Midlands Branch of Irish Patchwork
Society
Waterford Rd, Kilkenny
Phone 087 756 0708
This group meets on the first Thursday of every
month
at 7.30pm in the Springhill Hotel (p/t)
_________________________________
Lavistown House, Lavistown,
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 086 8407754
www.lavistownhouse.ie
Lavistown House offers a wide range of Art and
Craft
courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Art with Sonja
Bishop Birch
Training Institute
Waterford Rd
Kilkenny
Phone 083 3941220
Thursday and Friday morning art classes for
adults. Beginners and more advanced welcome
(p/t)
_________________________________
Blackstack Studio
42 Parliament Street
Kilkenny
www.blackstackstudio.com
Courses in printing, book-binding and etching
(p/t)
_________________________________
Flipside Studios
Colliers Lane
Kilkenny
Flipside offer a range of courses open to all ages
and experience, including Oil Painting and the
Bluebell Art Group (p/t)
_________________________________
Craft Club
City Library
Johns Quay
Phone 056 7794174
Every Thursday from 11am to 1pm. (p/t)
_________________________________
Expressive Arts
www.expressiveartsireland.com
Phone 086 1910302
Expressive Arts Therapy is a way of using the
arts to help people with a variety of challenges
through art, drama, dance and storytelling.
Individuals or groups catered for. (p/t)
_________________________________
Mount Brandon Pottery School
Tinnahinch
Graiguenamanagh
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 059 9724789
Pottery Classes from beginners to more
advanced.
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CKLP
8 Patrick’s Court
Patrick Street
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7752111
Dressmaking Course. Daytime (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Ormonde College of Further Education
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Beauty Therapy awarded by QQI / ITEC
and CIBTAC (f/t)*
Level 6 Beauty Therapy awarded by QQI/ITEC/
CIBTAC
and CIDESCO (f/t)*
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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Evening Classes
Kilkenny City and County
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB runs a range of evening
classes which begin in September and January
each year. Courses in the past have included
Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Make-up
Artist and Beauty and Personal Beauty Care and
Wellbeing
(p/t)
_________________________________
Scoil Airegail, Ballyhale,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7768632
www.scoilaireagail.ie
Level 5 Hairdressing (QQI Level 5, Department of
Education
Junior & Senior Trades) (f/t)*
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Kilkenny College of Beauty Therapy,
Kilkenny 056 7761891)
www.kilkennycbt.com
Beauty Specialist (p/t)*
Beauty Therapy (f/t)*
Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage (p/t)*
Body Therapy (p/t)*
Epilation (p/t)*
Indian Head Massage (p/t)*
Diet and Nutrition (p/t)*
_________________________________
Lavistown House, Lavistown,
Co. Kilkenny
086 8407754
www.lavistownhouse.ie
Various day courses including Alexander
Technique
and Mindfulness Meditation (p/t)
_________________________________
Eyrebrushed Makeup Academy,
1 The Parade,
Kilkenny
087 9032243
www.eyrebrushed.ie
Makeup
Artistry courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Paula Cahalane
Reiki Teacher
086 3765629
Reiki
practitioner and teacher (p/t)
_________________________________
The Mill Family Resource Centre
Main Street
Urlingford
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 056 8838466
Skin and Beauty course, Tuesday evenings (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Business & Office Skills
Colaiste Cois Siuire, Mooncoin,
051 895112
www.colcoissiuire.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Computer Applications and
Office Administration (f/t)*
_________________________________
Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown
056 8831135
www.colaistemhuirekk.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Business and Secretarial
Studies (f/t)*
Level 6 Business Administration (f/t)*
_________________________________
Duiske College, Graiguenamanagh,
059 9724177
www.duiskecollege.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies (f/t)*
Level 6 Certificate in Business (f/t)*
_________________________________
Castlecomer College of Further Education,
Castlecomer
056 4441447
Level 5 Certificate in Business (f/t)*
_________________________________
Ormonde College of Further Education
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration (f/t)*
_________________________________
Hughes Consultancy and Training,
Kilkenny
056 7712755
www.hughestraining.ie
Business Coaching Skills (p/t)
_________________________________
Griffin College
Abbey Business Centre
Abbey Street
Kilkenny
1890 454 454
www.griffin-college.com
Range of part time business courses available
(p/t)
_________________________________
Noreside Education Centre,
Dean Street, Kilkenny
056 7762146
Level 4 Reception Skills (f/t)*
Level 5 Customer Service (p/t)*
Level 6 Train the Trainer (p/t)*
Level 5 Pay Roll Course ((p/t)*
_________________________________
BTEI,
Unit 7
Danville Business Park
Kilkenny
056 7795916
www.kcetb.ie
QQI Level 4 in Office Skills, Kilkenny City & County
QQI Level 4 in Retail Skills, Kilkenny City &
County
QQI Level 5 Business Studies, Kilkenny City (p/t)*
_________________________________
The Institute of Public Administration in
association with City Vocational School
Kilkenny
Phone 01 2403600
Business Studies and Public Management.
Evening lectures in Kilkenny with some weekend
seminars at the IPA in Dublin. (p/t)*
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Childcare
Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown,
Co. Kilkenny
056 8831135
www.colaistemhuirekk.ie
Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education (f/t)*
Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education (f/t)*
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Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education (f/t)*
Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education (f/t)*
_________________________________
College of Progressive
Education (Kilkenny)
01 4884300
www.progressivecollege.com
Level 5 & 6 Certificate in Early Childhood Care
and Education (p/t)*
_________________________________
Castlecomer College of Further Education
056 4441447
Level 5 Childcare (f/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Community Education Service,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7786896
www.kcetb.ie
Level 5 Childcare (p/t)*
Level 6 Childcare (p/t)*
_________________________________
Barrow Training and
Consultancy, Kilkenny
059 9721416
www.barrowtraining.ie
Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education (p/t)*
Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education (p/t)*
_________________________________
Hughes Consultancy and
Training,
Unit 2 Purcellsinch Business Park,
Dublin Rd,
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7770761
www.hctlearning.ie
Childcare Manual Handling (p/t)*
Childcare Paediatric First Aid (p/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB BTEI,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7795916
www.kcetb.ie
QQI Level 5 and Level 6 in Early Childhood Care
and
Education (p/t)*
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Computers
The Mill Family Resource Centre,
Main Street, Urlingford,
Co. Kilkenny
056 8838466
millfrcmc@gmail.com
Computer Classes every Thursday morning (p/t)
_________________________________
Colaiste Cois Siuire, Mooncoin,
051 895112
www.colcoissiuire.ie
Level 5 Computer Applications / Office
Administration (f/t)*
_________________________________
Newpark Family Resource Centre,
Newpark Close, Kilkenny
056 7723309
Computer classes at various levels
_________________________________
Bishop Birch Family Resource Centre,
Bishop Birch Community Centre,
Kilkenny 056 7756022
Computer Classes (p/t)
_________________________________
Noreside Education Centre,
Dean Street, Kilkenny
056 7762146
Pre-ECDL (p/t)
Full – ECDL (QQI) Level 5 (p/t)*
_________________________________
County Kilkenny Library Service
www.kilkennylibrary.ie
Free computer classes in libraries throughout
the county.
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education
Evening Classes, Co. Kilkenny
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education
Evening programme offers a range of evening
classes every September and January which
has included Basic Computers, Intermediate
Computers, Introduction to Computers /
Email / Internet, Computers for Over 50s and
Computerised Accounts.
VTOS Kilkenny
056 7764719
www.vtoskk.ie
(QQI) Level 5 Information Processing (f/t)*
(QQI) Level 5 E Business
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB BTEI,
Kilkenny
056 7795916
www.kcetb.ie
Computers Classes (QQI) Level 3, 4 and 5
component certification (p/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny Multimedia Centre,
Fr. McGrath Centre,
Kilkenny
056 7751988 ext 4
A range of computer courses including ECDL (p/t)*
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre,
Callan,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7755660
Computer Courses (p/t)
_________________________________
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Computers
Hughes Consultancy and Training
Unit 2 Purcellsinch Business Park
Dublin Rd
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7770761
www.hctlearning.ie
Computer Classes (p/t)
_________________________________
Rain Rain Business Education,
Kilkenny
056 7708942
www.rainrain.ie/training-tuition
Web Design and Word Press Training
_________________________________
Mullinavat Computer Services
Main Street
Mullinavat
Co. Kilkenny
086 1228511
mullinavatcs@gmail.com
www.mullinavatcomputerservices.ie
Computer training courses for all ages, ECDL
preparation courses and QQI Level 3, 4 and 5
courses (p/t)*
_________________________________
Loughboy Library
056 7794176
Computer Course: Benefit 4 IT.
Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon. (p/t)
_________________________________
Griffin College Kilkenny,
Abbey Business Centre
Abbey Street, Kilkenny
1890 454 454
www.griffin-college.com
A range of computer courses including ICT
Teacher’s Diploma (p/t)*
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Construction
Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown
056 8831135
www.colaistemhuirekk.ie
Level 5 Engineering Technology (f/t)*
TIG / MIG Welding (p/t)
_________________________________
Hughes Consultancy and Training Ltd.,
Unit 2 Purcellsinch Business Park
Dublin Rd, Kilkenny. Phone 056 7770761
www.hctlearning.ie
Level 4 (minor) Landscape Construction and
Maintenance (p/t) *
Level 4 (minor) Domestic Plumbing (p/t)*
Level 4 (minor) Home Repair and Maintenance (p/t)*
Level 4 (minor) Tiling (p/t)*
Level 4 (minor) Woodcraft (p/t)*
_________________________________
Griffin College,
Abbey Business Centre, Abbey Street
Kilkenny. 1890 454 454
www.griffin-college.com
Architecture Appreciation (p/t)
Construction Supervisor (p/t)
_________________________________
Billy Moran, Safe Pass Tutor Kilkenny
(056 4440883 / 087 2683178)
Safe Pass Training (p/t)*
_________________________________
Denis Greenall, Safe Pass Tutor, Unit 25a
Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny (056
7720944) www.scaffolding-training.com
Safe Pass Training (p/t)*
Advanced Scaffolding (p/t)*
Scaffolding Safety and Training (p/t)*
Forklift Training (p/t)*
_________________________________
FRS Training Ltd., Kilkenny
1890 201 000
www.frstraining.com
Safe Pass Training (p/t)*
Forklift Training (p/t)*
Scaffolding (p/t)*
_________________________________
Hardiman Safety, Kilkenny
087 8935161
www.hardimansafety.com
Safe Pass Training (p/t)*
Signing, Lighting and Guarding at road works
Training Programme (p/t)*
_________________________________
Engineering Training Solutions,
Knockamuck, Tullaroan,Co. Kilkenny
8835955)
www.engineeringtrainingsolutions.ie
MAG Welding (p/t)
ARC Welding (p/t)
TIG Welding (p/t)
_________________________________
County Kilkenny Leader Partnership
(CKLP), 8 St. Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny
(056 7752111) www.cklp.ie
County Kilkenny Leader Partnership run a
variety of courses throughout the county which
in the past have included Safe Pass, Stonecraft
and Woodwork, amongst others. Courses are
advertised in local press or call the office for
further information.
_________________________________
BTEI, Bagenalstown Men’s Shed,
Resource Centre, Bagenalstown
Level 3 in Woodwork (p/t)*
_________________________________
Noreside Resource Centre
3 St. Canice’s Court
Dean Street, Kilkenny
Phone 056 7762146
Warehousing and Logistics (Forklift Licence
included) Level 5 Certification.
Contact Yvonne Moriarty. (p/t)*
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Cookery and Food
Lavistown House,
Lavistown,
Co. Kilkenny
086 8407754
www.lavistownhouse.ie
Lavistown House ‘Centre for Creative Living’ run
a wide range of courses including many on food
and cookery. (p/t)
_________________________________
Ryeland House Cookery School,
Cuffesgrange,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7729073
www.ryelandhousecookery.com
Ryeland House provides cookery demonstrations
and courses for all levels. (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education
Evening Classes
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
throughout the county which sometimes include
Cookery, Cake Making, Cake Decorating and
Nutrition. Start dates are in September and
January and are advertised in local press. (p/t)
_________________________________
The Icing on the Cake, Kilkenny City and
Danesfort
086 8165587
www.nickyscakes.wordpress.com
Hands-on cake decorating workshops for
adults and children, all abilities, no experience
necessary (p/t)
_________________________________
A Slice of Heaven,
62 High Street,
Kilkenny
087 9533870
www.asliceofheaven.ie
Cookery, cake making and baking courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB BTEI
056 7795916
Level 4 Culinary Skills (p/t)*
Eden Hall, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
056 8830838 / 087 2858753
www.cookingclasses.ie
Cookery classes for all levels and abilities. (p/t)
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Counselling
PCI College,
Butler House,
Kilkenny
01 4642268
www.pcicollege.ie
Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy (p/t)*,
BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy (p/t)*,
BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy Upgrade
Programme (p/t)*’
_________________________________
NUI Maynooth Kilkenny Campus
056 7775910
www.kilkenny.nuim.ie
Level 7 Addiction Studies (p/t)*
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Digital Photography
Amanda Burke Photography
086 0677875
www.amandaburkephotography.com
Beginners and intermediate classes are
available and take place in St. Patrick’s parish
centre in Loughboy (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education
Evening Classes
056 7765103 / 056 7764448
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
in Digital Photography throughout the county.
Start dates are in September and January and
are advertised in local press (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Photographic Society,
The Pembroke Hotel,
Kilkenny (087 2078181)
www.kilkennyphoto.net
Meetings held weekly on Thursdays at 8pm.
_________________________________
Flipside Studios
Colliers Lane
Kilkenny
087 2605197
Photography Course (p/t)
CKLP
8 Patrick’s Court
Patrick Street
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7752111
Digital Photography (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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General Learning and Preparation for Work / Education
Kilkenny Jobs Club,
Friary Street, Kilkenny
056 7756043
Job search support, interview techniques, free
workshops and CV writing (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Employment for Youth (KEY),
Garden Row,
Kilkenny
056 7762774
Kilkenny Employment for youth provides training
and work experience for young people between
the ages of 15 and 25. To qualify young people
must be unemployed and left school at least 6
months, preference will be given to those who
have no exam qualifications (f/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Youthreach,
Lower New Street,
Kilkenny
056 7723550
The aim of Kilkenny Youthreach is to provide
a second-chance education for early school
leavers aged between 15 and 20. Youthreach
offers Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate and
other QQI programmes (f/t)*
_________________________________
National Learning Network,
William Street,
Kilkenny
056 7797500
www.nln.ie
National Learning Network is the training and
employment division of the Rehab Group. NLN
assists learners at a disadvantage in the labour
market to learn the skills they need to build a
lasting career or progress with their learning in
an area that reflects their interests and abilities
(f/t)
_________________________________
TASK,
Abbey Business Centre,
Abbey Street,
Kilkenny
056 7771959
TASK is part of the Kilkenny Mental Health
Services and is a rehabilitative training
programme for people experiencing mental
health difficulties
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre
The Friary
Mill Street
Callan
Phone 056 7755660
Kilkenny Jobs Club will outreach to Callan once
a week, every Thursday from 9.30am to 12pm.
The support on offer will include CV preparation,
cover letters, job applications interview skills
and job searching. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
20
General Learning and Preparation for Work / Education
Kilkenny Carlow Area Supported
Employment Service,
Desart House, New Street, Kilkenny
056 7763903
www.kcases.ie
KCASES is funded by the Department of Social
Protection and offers a free confidential service
that assists people who need extra support
to access and maintain employment in the
open labour market. This includes people with
physical, sensory, intellectual disabilities, people
who are managing a mental health difficulty and
those recovering from illness.
_________________________________
CKLP, 8 Patrick’s Court,
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
056 7752111
www.cklp.ie
The Tús initiative is a community work
placement scheme providing short-term working
opportunities for unemployed people. Kickstart is
a job placement initiative for unemployed people
developed by Kilkenny LEADER Partnership
(KLP) to address the specific employment
opportunities in Kilkenny and match local
employers and interested jobseekers. _________________________________
NUI Maynooth Kilkenny Return to
Learning,
St. Kieran’s College.
Kilkenny
056 7775910
www.kilkenny.nuim.ie
This is a collaborative project between Kilkenny
Campus, the Kilkenny Jobs Club and the Fr.
McGrath Family Resource Centre. Funding for the
programme was secured through the Department
of Social Protection and County Kilkenny LEADER
Partnership. The main focus of this course is
on Study Skills to equip students with the skills
and confidence to pursue further education (f/t)
_________________________________
Rothe House
Parliament Street, Kilkenny
056 7722893
www.rothehouse.com
Level 5 Major Award in Business Studies. This
course provides training enabling participants
to develop greater personal development
and identify specific career paths which will
facilitate their progression into employment or
training. (f/t)*
_________________________________
Noreside Resource Centre
3 St. Canice’s Court
Dean Street
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7762146
Maximise Your Options. 6 Week part time course
designed to enable participants to get back into
the workplace. (p/t)*
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Green Initiatives
Glas Learning Centre,
Kingsriver,
Ennisnag,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7730005
www.glaslearning.ie
Renewable energy and green building training
courses. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
22
Health & Safety
Droichead Family Resource Centre,
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
056 7755660
Various first aid courses are held throughout the year
_________________________________
Kelron Health & Safety,
Hebron Rd,
Kilkenny
056 7770447
www.kelron.ie
Various health and safety courses are held
throughout the year
_________________________________
Premier First Aid Training,
Kilkenny
087 9664150
www.premierfirstaidtraining.ie
Level 5 Occupational First Aid Training (p/t)*
Premier First Aid Training also offers a range of
first aid courses
_________________________________
Michael Kinsella
First Aid Instructor
Lifesaver Training
Kilkenny
087 2729794
Level 5 Occupational First Aid Training,
Defibrillator Training, Fire Extinguisher Training
and a range of First Aid courses. (p/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny Chamber,
The Maltings, Tilbury Place, Kilkenny
056 7752767
www.kilkennychamber.ie
Occupational First Aid courses (p/t)*
_________________________________
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps
(Heather Woods
087 2395685
Basic First Aid (p/t)*
Occupational First Aid (p/t)*
Cardiac First Response (p/t)*
AED (p/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult
Education Evening Classes
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education run
a range of evening classes which occasionally
include First Aid. Classes commence every
September and January, and details are published
in local press (p/t).
_________________________________
Hughes Consultancy and Training,
Unit 2, Purcellsinch Business Park,
Dublin Rd., Kilkenny
056 7770761
www.hctleaning.ie
Hughes Consultancy and Training have a
range of certified and non-certified courses in
Healthcare and Health and Safety. Details can
be found on the website.
_________________________________
Barrow Training & Consultancy,
Bagenalstown,
Co. Carlow
059 9721416
www.barrowtraining.ie
Barrow Training & Consultancy offer a large
range of certified and non-certified courses in
the area of Health and Health & Safety.
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Healthcare
Barrow Training & Consultancy,
Bagenalstown,
Co. Carlow
059 9721416
www.barrowtraining.ie
Barrow Training & Consultancy also offer a large
range of certified and non-certified courses in the
area of Health and Health & Safety.
_________________________________
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Nursing Studies (f/t)*
Level 5 Community Healthcare with Social Studies
(f/t)*
Level 5 Exercise and Health Fitness (f/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB BTEI,
Kilkenny (056 7796916) www.kcetb.ie
Level 5 Healthcare Support (p/t)*
This course is free and open to those with less than
Leaving Cert standard of education, or holders of a
medical card, or those in receipt of a Social Welfare
payment.
_________________________________
The Mill Family Resource Centre
Main Street
Urlingford
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 056 8838466
Healthcare course runs on Wednesdays and
Thursdays. (p/t)*
_________________________________
Carer’s Association, Unit 1,
Springhill Clinic,
Waterford Rd.,
Kilkenny
056 7721424
www.carersireland.com
The Carer’s Association in Kilkenny offers a range
of courses to assist carers, which in the past has
included:
Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills (p/t)*
Level 5 Care Support (p/t)*
Level 5 Care Skills (p/t)*
Level 5 Care of the Older Person (p/t)*
City and Guilds Accredited Care in the Home (p/t)*
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre,
Callan
Co. Kilkenny
056 7755660
The Droichead Family Resource Centre have offered
Healthcare courses at (QQI) Level 4 and 5. Contact
the centre for further details (p/t)*
_________________________________
Hughes Consultancy and Training,
Unit 2, Purcellsinch Business Park,
Dublin Rd, Kilkenny
056 7770761
www.hctlearning.ie
Hughes Consultancy and Training have a range of
certified and non-certified courses in Healthcare
and Health and Safety. Details can be found on the
website (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Carlow ETB Community
Education Service / MOMENTUM
(0567786896) www.kcetb.ie
Level 5 Healthcare Support (p/t)*
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Language and Communications
Loughboy Writers Circle,
Loughboy Library,
Kilkenny
This group of writers meets every Thursday at 2pm in
the library (p/t)
_________________________________
Alliance Francaise,
Kilkenny
086 1622400
www.afkilkenny.org
French classes from First Class to Leaving Cert
and also adult classes from beginners to advanced
conversation (p/t)
_________________________________
Word Aid Literacy Support,
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
056 7763149
www.kcetb.ie
This is a free, confidential service that supports
adults with reading, writing, spelling or maths
difficulties. Word Aid also holds a tutor training
course for volunteers annually (p/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny Writers Club, Kilkenny
The club meets once a month on Monday nights
in Harry’s Bar, Langton House Hotel, John Street,
Kilkenny (p/t)
_________________________________
Spanglish, Abbey Street, Kilkenny
086 3563306
www.spanglishkilkenny.webs.com
Private, beginners, intermediate and conversation
classes are available (p/t)
_________________________________
iEnglish Centre, Abbey Street,
Kilkenny 086 0551920
www.ienglishcentre.com
General English classes are available from beginners
to advanced, including exam preparation, individual
lessons, English for work and business English (p/t)
_________________________________
Word Aid English Language Classes,
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
056 7763149
www.kcetb.ie
Classes are run in English language and literacy
from beginners to upper intermediate level. Daytime
and evening classes are available, with (QQI)
accreditation (p/t)*
Creative Writing, Kilkenny
Gerry Moran runs creative writing classes in Kilkenny
city. His phone number is 087 2821605.
_________________________________
Kilkenny Language Centre,
John Street, Kilkenny
056 7751980
www.kilkennylanguage.com
English language courses for speakers of another
language (p/t)
_________________________________
Failte Isteach, Kilkenny City
086 1927033
These conversational English classes are run by
volunteers and are free of charge (p/t)
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre, The
Friary, Mill Street, Callan,
Co. Kilkenny.
Phone 056 7755660. English
Conversational classes every Monday from 7pm –
9pm.w2 per class. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Language and Communications
Mackdonald Language Academy Ltd.,
Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
087 9395106
www.mackdonald.com
Private English classes for both adults and
children (p/t)
_________________________________
Gaelscoil Osrai, Loughboy, Kilkenny
056 7765697
Irish language classes provided for adult
beginners, improvers and advanced. Courses
start in autumn subject to demand. Phone in
mid-September for more information (p/t)
_________________________________
NUI Maynooth, Kilkenny Campus,
College Rd, Kilkenny
056 7775910
kilkenny.nuim.ie
Irish Language classes TEG Level A2 and B1
(p/t)*
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre,
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
056 7755660
Conversational English Classes for non- English
speakers.
Creative Writing Classes
Irish Classes
Contact the centre for more information.
_________________________________
City Library John’s Quay Kilkenny. Phone
056 7794174.
Autumn Writers Workshop 2014. Develop prose
writing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Run in
conjunction with Kilkenny County Council Arts
Office. (p/t)
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult
Education Evening Classes
056 7765103 www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
for adults throughout the county which includes
some language and creative writing classes.
Details of classes are advertised in local press
and classes start every September and January
(p/t)
_________________________________
Tallent for Languages, The Parade,
Kilkenny. 056 7770444
www.tallentforlanguages.com
Classes for adults and children in Chinese,
French, Spanish, German, Italian and English.
Other languages are available on request (p/t)
_________________________________
Flipside Studios, Colliers Lane, Kilkenny
087 2605197
Creative Writing classes (p/t)
_________________________________
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny, 056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Media Studies (f/t)*
_________________________________
City Library, John’s Quay, Kilkenny
Phone 056 7794174
French Conversation Group (p/t)
_________________________________
The Brewery Project,
The Barn, Barnstorm Theatre,
Church Lane, Kilkenny
Phone 087 7957515
Free theatre workshops, open to everyone. Get
involved in a creative, collaborative project while
learning a thing or two about theatre. (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Music
Rhythm Riot Music, Kilkenny
087 2335684
www.rhythmriotmusic.com
Samba drumming and Brazilian music
workshops for adults (p/t)
_________________________________
The Kilkenny Choir, Presentation School,
Kilkenny
056 7769524
www.kilkennychoir.webs.com
This choir has 80 members from Kilkenny City
and County and meets weekly for rehearsals (p/t)
_________________________________
Essaness Music Keyboard School,
Kilkenny City
056 7765693
www.essaness.com
Keyboard and guitar lessons for all levels and
ages (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult
Education Evening Classes
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB holds evening classes
for adults throughout the county which include
some music classes. Details of classes are
advertised in local press and classes start every
September and January (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Academy of Guitar
087 2346256
Group and private tuition available from
qualified professional teachers (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Academy of Music and Singing,
Parliament Street, Kilkenny
086 3199374
Tuition available for adults and children,
beginners to advanced, in singing, piano,
keyboard, violin, guitar, mandolin and cello (p/t)
_________________________________
Allegro Community Orchestra
087 2258599
Adult Amateur Orchestra
_________________________________
Kilkenny Gospel Choir, Kilkenny
087 2927958
www.kilkennygospelchoir.com
This choir sings in churches around the county
and all over Ireland. Open to men and women,
practice is on Wednesdays at 8pm (p/t)
_________________________________
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann,
Co. Kilkenny
086 8249618
www.comhaltas.ie
Traditional Irish music lessons in a variety of
instruments for adults and children (p/t)
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Music
Thukolo Gospel and Spiritual Choir
Kilkenny City
086 8474896
Meets on Tuesday nights for rehearsals at 8pm
and new members are always welcome (p/t)
_________________________________
Flipside Studios
Colliers Lane, Kilkenny
087 2605197
Classes including Mandolin, Guitar and
Community choir (p/t)*
_________________________________
The Unity Singers
St. Kieran’s College
Kilkenny
087 2797804
New members are welcome and the choir meet
every Thursday at 8pm from September to May
(p/t)
_________________________________
Rathbeagh Farmhouse
Ballyragget
Co. Kilkenny
www.rathbeaghfarmhouse.com
Various music and dance workshops – see
website for details (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Musical Society
Watergate Theatre
Kilkenny
056 7761674
www.kilkennymusicalsociety.com
This adult group puts on an annual musical in
the Watergate Theatre with the season running
from September to May (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Violin Studio
087 782 6522
www.kilkennyviolinstudio.com
Violin classes for all levels and ages (p/t)*
_________________________________
Amoroso Music Tuition
Kilkenny
086 4039689
www.amorosoensemble.com
Music classes for children and adults including
cello, violin, recorder and music theory (p/t)
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Positive Living
Breda Gardner,
Patrick Street,
Kilkenny
087 2025753
www.bredagardner.com
Homeopathic First Aid and Positive Living
courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Flipside Studios,
Colliers Lane, Kilkenny’
087 2605197
Classes include Holistic Massage, Kundalini
Yoga, Relaxation and Visualisation, Yoga and
Clowning Workshop (p/t)
_________________________________
Khalsa Yoga Studio, Lover’s Lane,
Newpark, Kilkenny
085 1839348
www.khalsayoga.ie
Classes in Kundalini Yoga, Pilates and
Meditation, contact Peter for more details.
_________________________________
Positive Confident Living , Studio 5,
Dean Street, Kilkenny
086 1973765
www.jackieob.com
Life skills coach – courses available in Positive
Confident Living (p/t)
_________________________________
St. Raphael’s Centre
Bennetsbridge
Kilkenny
Phone 086 3401833
Courses include Yoga, Mindfulness, Stress
Management and Meditation. (p/t)
_________________________________
Droichead Family Resource Centre
The Friary
Mill Street
Callan
Co. Kilkenny
Phone 056 7755660
Time Out For Women. A social and educational
programme for women that includes yoga,
mosaic and cookery amongst others. (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult
Education Evening Classes
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB run Adult Education
Evening Classes throughout the county which
often include Yoga and Yogalates. Courses
commence in September and January (p/t)
_________________________________
Muireann Ryan
Vocal Coach / Actress / Director
Phone 087 1333125
Voice Work coaching (p/t)
_________________________________
CKLP
8 Patrick’s Court,
Patrick Street
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7752111
Yoga and Relaxation. Mixed Daytime Class.
Contact Connie McGee for more details. (p/t)
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Safety and Security
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Security Studies (f/t)*
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education
Evening Classes
056 7765103
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB run Adult Education
Evening Classes throughout the county which
have previously included Level 4 Guarding Skills
and Level 4 Door Security Procedures. Courses
commence in September and January (p/t)*
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
30
Social and Humanities
NUI Maynooth Kilkenny Campus,
Kilkenny
056 7775910
www.kilkenny.nuim.ie
Level 8 BA Community Studies (p/t)*
Level 7 NUI Certificate Modular Programme
Culture and Society (p/t)*
Level 8 BA Arts (First Year) (f/t)*
Kilkenny Liberal Studies Group: This group offers
a programme of lectures and cultural activities
covering literature, history, music, poetry and
art history. Classes run September to April on
Monday and Tuesday mornings.
_________________________________
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Community Healthcare with Social
Studies (f/t)*
_________________________________
*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
31
SOLAS is the new Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. It is responsible for funding,
planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes.
FÁS has been dissolved.
The Department of Social Protection has taken over responsibility from FÁS for Community Employment
and Employment Services. Intreo offices are the new single point of contact for all jobseekers and
unemployed learners seeking training support.
FÁS Training Centres are transferring to the new Education & Training Boards (ETBs), who will take
over responsibility for the management of training delivery.
Courses available in County Kilkenny for this academic year include:
Warehousing and Logistics
Tourism Today
Business Studies
Hospitality and Tourism
Early Childhood Care and Education
Coach Driver with Guiding
Fuel Efficient Coach / Bus Driver
Occupational First Aid
CV & Interview Preparation
Intreo
Government Buildings
Hebron Rd.
Kilkenny
056 77715100
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Sport and Fitness
Ormonde College of Further Education,
Kilkenny
056 7763321
www.ormondecollege.ie
Level 5 Exercise & Health Fitness (f/t)*
_________________________________
Football Association of Ireland,
Kilkenny
087 6378742 – Darren Murphy
Kick Start 1 (p/t)
Kick Start 2 (p/t)
Youth Cert (p/t)
_________________________________
CKLP
8 Patrick’s Court
Patrick Street
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7752111
Women’s Fitness Programme. Run in conjunction
with Fennelly Fitness, Hebron Industrial Park.
(p/t)
Irish Soccer Referees Society,
Kilkenny
087 2867526 – Pat Shorthall
Referee Courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny Water Safety
056 7794491 - Joan McLoughlin
Life Saving Courses (p/t)
Life Guarding Courses (p/t)
_________________________________
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult
Education Evening Classes
056 7765103
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Adult Education Evening
classes run every September and January. In the
past they have run classes in Yoga, Pilates,
Aerobics, Dance and Get Fit Boot camp. Classes
are advertised in local press and details are also
available from Kilkenny and Carlow ETB (p/t)
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*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Tourism
Kilkenny Leader Partnership,
8 Patrick’s Court, Kilkenny
056 7752111
www.cklp.ie
Various tourism projects and courses, contact
CKLP for more information (p/t)
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NUI Maynooth Kilkenny Campus,
Kilkenny
056 7775910
www.kilkenny.nuim.ie
Level 8 BA Local Studies (p/t)*
Level 7 NUI Certificate Modular Programme,
People, Place and Heritage (p/t)*
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MOMENTUM / Tourism Today
C/O Community Education,
Lower New Street,
Kilkenny
Phone 056 7786896
Level 5 Component Award. Running from October
2014 – April 2015 in Kilkenny City (p/t)*
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Outdoor Tourism Project
Duiske College
Graiguenamanagh
086 8544869 – Tom McDonald CKLP
or 059 9724177 – Duiske College
Outdoor Sport and Recreation Adult Education
course. (p/t)*
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*certified course (f/t) Full Time Course (p/t) Part Time Course
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Volunteering
Butler Gallery,
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
056 7761106
Volunteers required from April to September for
general art gallery duties
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Fr. McGrath Centre,
St. Joseph’s Rd,
Kilkenny
056 7751988
Family and Community development projects
including Homework Club, After Schools
Promgramme, St. Canice’s Neighbourhood
Centre and Kilkenny/Carlow contact.
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Kilkenny Citizens Information Centre,
The Parade, Kilkenny (076 1077910)
Volunteering involves giving 3 hours per week
dealing with queries from the public. Volunteers
receive training in finding information and
dealing with people.
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Kilkenny Contact , Fr. McGrath Centre,
St. Joseph’s Rd, Kilkenny
056 7751988 / 086 8530994
Volunteers visit elderly people in their own
homes, committing to one visit of one hour each
week. Training nights and Garda Clearance
arranged. Contact Eleanor Doyle, co-ordinator.
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Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement
Homework Clubs, Kilkenny
086 8501970
KTCM assists traveller children with their
homework. Teaching skills are not required.
Contact Claire Keneally.
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Meals on Wheels, Waterford Rd.,
Kilkenny
056 7721685
Volunteers deliver meals to the elderly in their
homes. Volunteers give 1 ½ hours of their time
each week. The service operates year round.
Contact Kit Hunt.
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Samaritans, Dean Street, Kilkenny
056 7765554
New volunteers are recruited in Spring and
Autumn. Training is essential and is conducted
over a 6 month period. Volunteers commit
to doing one 3 hour duty per week and also a
regular overnight duty.
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Camphill Communities of Ireland
www.camphill.ie
Camphill Communities of Ireland is part of an
international charitable trust working with
people with intellectual disabilities and other
kinds of special needs.
In Camphill residents share their home, spiritual
and working lives with those who are motivated
to meet others as individuals needing support
and recognition for what they are, and not as
carer and cared for in the conventional sense.
Most of the people providing support to those
with disabilities are volunteers, coming locally
or from abroad.
Camphill is a way of life, where each person
according to ability contributes what they can
towards the well-being of the other. _________________________________
Kingsriver Community, Ennisnag,
Co. Kilkenny
056 7728287
www.kingsriver.ie
Kingsriver Community was founded in 1986 and
has been providing residential and day-care
programmes for adults and young people with a
variety of special needs in a community setting
since that date. There are lots of non-formal
learning opportunities for volunteers.
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Word Aid, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB,
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
056 7763149
This is a free confidential service that supports
adults with reading, writing, spelling or maths
difficulties. Tutor training courses for volunteers
are held annually. Volunteers are required to give
2 hours of their time each week. Contact Marion
Dermody.
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Droichead Family Resource Centre,
Callan. Co. Kilkenny
056 7755660
Callan Community Garden Project – A group of
local men meet every Friday morning to work and
develop the community garden which is located
at the back of the Friary Complex. All volunteers
are welcome.
Drop In Computer Centre – open every Thursday
from 11am to 1pm. Volunteers needed to provide
support for CV preparation and basic use of
computers.
After School Group – Volunteers needed to help
with the after school group one afternoon per
week. Contact Maggie for more information.
Youth Club – Volunteers needed for the Youth Club.
Volunteers wanted to set up a creative writing
group or a book club. Contact Brid for more
information.
Volunteers wanted for Spanish and Irish classes
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S.O.S. Kilkenny (056 7764000)
www.soskilkenny.com
S.O.S. is a voluntary organisation for adults
with a mild – moderate intellectual disability.
Families are required to provide short breaks in
their homes for adults from the service. Nominal
expenses are paid. Volunteers are also needed
to provide extra social and recreational activities
for people in S.O.S. Please contact Kathleen
Sherry for more information.
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Failte Isteach Programme, Kilkenny
086 1927033
Volunteers needed to teach conversational English to
new migrants in their community. No qualifications
or experience needed as training is provided.
Contact Teresa Delahunty for more information.
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Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre,
Walkin Street, Kilkenny
085 7219280
www.kilkennycancersupport.com
Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre is currently seeking
volunteers either on a one off or on going basis.
Troy’s Court Day Centre, Kilkenny
056 7763117
Volunteers wanted to spend some time with
the elderly who attend the Day Centre. Contact
Frances for more information.
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Kilkenny Foroige
086 2997677 www.foroige.ie
Volunteers wanted for a range of youth projects.
Contact Rosie O’Brien, Regional Youth Officer, for
more information.
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Aware, Kilkenny
087 6462079 www.aware.ie
The ideal volunteer is someone who has good
listening skills, common sense and who can
empathise in a non-judgmental way with those
who have had, or are experiencing depression.
Contact Katy for more information.
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Kilkenny Bereavement Support,
Freshford Rd. Kilkenny (056 7756538)
www.kilkennybereavementsupport.com
Kilkenny Bereavement Support is a group of trained
volunteers who provide one to one counselling /
support to bereaved people of all ages.
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L’ARCHE, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
056 7725283 www.larche.ie
Volunteers needed for all aspects of life within
the community, from cooking to household
chores to helping out in the garden.
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St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny
056 7785311
Volunteers assist and guide visitors and patients
to the various wards, visit with patients,
do bedside reading, text messaging, fetch
newspaper / beverages and man information
stands. Contact Alison Mulloney for more
information.
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Newpark Close Family Resource Centre
Newpark Close, Kilkenny
056 7723309
Volunteers needed to help with After School
group, Youth group and Men’s Group
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Useful Web Addresses
www.ahead.ie Association for Higher Education Access and Disability
www.aontas.com
The National Adult Learning Organisation
www.cao.ie
Central Applications Office
www.careersportal.ie
Career planning information
www.gotocollege.ie
Ireland’s on-line resource for full time courses
www.education.ie
Department of education and skills
www.citizensinformation.ie
Information on Public Services and entitlements
www.examinations.ie
State Examinations Commission
www.failteireland.ie
National Tourism Development Authority
www.fas.ie
National Training and Employment Authority (Solas)
www.findacourse.ie Courses in Ireland
www.gradireland.com
Graduate jobs, employers, internships and advice
www.kcetb.ie
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB website
www.nfq.ie
The National Framework of Qualifications
www.nln.ie
National Learning Network
www.nursingboard.ie
Irish Nursing Board
www.publicjobs.ie
Public Appointments Service
www.qualifax.ie
The national learners’ database
www.qualrec.ie
Qualifications recognition
www.studentfinance.ie
Financial supports for further & higher education
www.teachingcouncil.ie
The Teaching Council
www.ucas.com
UK higher education courses and applications
www.welfare.ie
Department of Social Protection
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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Service
Contact Details
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Adult Education Service
Adult Education Office, 43 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny (056 7765103)
Contact Details
Co. Kilkenny Adult Educational Guidance Service, Lower New Street, Kilkenny (056 7764448)
Adult Learning Scheme (Word Aid), 43 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny (056 7763149)
• Adult Education Office, 43 Upper Patrick Street, Kilkenny (056 7765103)
• Co. Kilkenny Adult Guidance Service, Lower New Street, Kilkenny (056 7764448)
• Adult Learning
Scheme
(Word
Aid),
43 Upper
Street,
(056 7763149)
Community
Education
Service,
Lower
New
Street,Patrick
Kilkenny
(056Kilkenny
7786896)
• Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), Lower New Street, Kilkenny (056 7795916)
VTOS,
Bishop Birch Training Centre, Nuncio Rd., Kilkenny (056 7764719)
• Community Education Service, Lower New Street, Kilkenny (056 7786896)
• VTOS, Bishop
TrainingKilkenny
Centre, Nuncio
Rd., Kilkenny (056 7764719)
Youthreach,
Lower Birch
New Street,
(056 7723550)
• Youthreach, Lower New Street, Kilkenny (056 7723550)
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), Unit 7, Danville Business Park, Kilkenny (056 7795916)
Co. Kilkenny
Adult Educational
Co. Kilkenny
Adult
Guidance Service
Service
Guidance
Youth Officer
Back to Education
Initiative (BTEI)
Adult Learning
Scheme (WordAid)
Kilkenny
and
Carlow
ETB
Kilkenny
and
Carlow
ETB
Kilkenny
and Carlow
Adult
Education
ServiceETB
Adult
Education
Service
Kilkenny Adult Education
Service
Community
Education Service
Youthreach
VTOS
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County Kilkenny Adult
Educational Guidance Service
County Kilkenny Adult Educational
Guidance Service
Lower New Street
Kilkenny
T: 056 7764448
F: 056 7764487
E: AdultGuidance@KKAdulted.ie
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