Resources for Parents in Kilkenny and Carlow

This page contains links to resources in the Kilkenny and Carlow area. We are always adding to this page so please check back regularly for new resources added. 

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Children and Young People's Services Committee (CYPSC) Weekly Newsletter

This weekly newsletter contains information on events, courses and other happenings which are relevant to parents.

Kilkenny Parent Hub

Weekly drop-in service for parents in Kilkenny seeking:

  • Parenting Advice
  • Information on Services
  • Parenting Support
Kilkenny Family Resource Centres

Father McGrath Centre                                 
https://frmcgrathcentre.ie/

Newpark Close Family Resource Centre 
https://www.newparkclosefrc.com/

Droichead Family Resource Centre          
https://www.facebook.com/DroicheadFRC/

The Mill Family Resource Centre         
http://www.millfrcurlingford.com/

Bagnelstown Family Resource Centre 
https://bagenalstownfamilyresourcecentre.ie/

Kilkenny Youth Group Resources for young people aged 12-25

Foroige Ireland                                             
https://www.foroige.ie/ 

Foroige Kilkenny, The Drum                        
https://www.facebook.com/DRUMYouthCentre/

Ossary Youth                                               
https://www.ossoryyouth.com/

Kilkenny Physical Activity Resources for all ages and abilities

The Watershed Kilkenny, Sensory Swim Times , Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Every Sunday, 5:30pm to 6:30pm, we offer a quiet, supportive swim session for children and adults with additional or sensory needs. Closed to the public, but please note that another booking will be taking place in the pool during this time.

Designed for individuals with autism, anxiety, or other sensory processing needs, or anyone seeking a more calming environment.

For more info: 056 773 4620, info@thewatershed.ie, www.thewatershed.ie

Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP)          
https://www.krsp.ie/

KRSP Inclusion
https://www.krsp.ie/inclusion/

Kilkenny Special Olympics 
https://www.specialolympics.ie/leinster/

Kilkenny Football for All with Evergreen FC                           https://www.krsp.ie/inclusion/football-for-all/

Every Saturday morning during school term, Juniors and Seniors, at Evergreen football pitch R95HX65, 1pm to 2pm.  Contact Therese 087 904 0208

Inclusive Rugby for children ages 6-17, Kilkenny Rugby Club every Monday 6.15pm to 7pm, R95CH68.  Contact Philip O’ Reilly on (087) 4181020

www.kilkennyrugby.ie 

Danesfort GAA & Inclusion  
Danesfort GAA and camogie club are working with the KRSP to support an inclusivity and diversity program within their club.  The all inclusive sports programme runs Monday 6.30pm in Danesfort GAA.  Please register your interest by phoning / emailing Catherine Cunniffe on (086) 850 4479 / ccunniffe@outlook.com.
https://www.facebook.com/danesfortgaa


KRSP Supported swim lessons in The Watershed on Wednesdays during school term, 3.30 to 5.30.  For further information, call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie or info@krsp.ie.

Kilkenny Kats Special Olympics club. Every Thursday during school term, from 6pm to 7pm in Loreto Secondary School gym.  Contact kkspecialolympics@gmail.com 

Fun activities for children with additional needs every Friday in Gaelscoil Osraí, 15.45 to 16.45. Games, fun plus help with balance, coordination and agility. Call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie or info@krsp.ie

Gowran Park Golf Club junior section facilitate a junior golf section for children with additional needs. Call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie or info@krsp.ie

Kilkenny Hockey Club run a programme for children aged 6 to 16 years with additional needs, every Sunday morning at Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny from 10.15 to 11am.  Call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie or info@krsp.ie

Evolution Martial Arts Academy, Scouts Den, Bennetsbridge road, Kilkenny, offer Spectrum Kidz, a class for autistic children aged 7-10 (availability depends on numbers), contact Mags Heffernan evolutionmartialartsacademy@gmail.com 086 8414815

Inclusive Basketball with Kilkenny Stars Basketball club.  https://kilkennystars.weebly.com/  Contact kilkennystars@gmail.com  or https://kilkennystars.clubzap.com/

Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club & Inclusion         
http://kacc.ie/

Kilkenny Scouts Club
https://1stkilkennyscouts.ie/

Kilkenny Therapeutic Horse Riding 
https://www.facebook.com/kilkieranequestrianfarm/

Kilkenny Pitch & Putt              
http://lackenpitchandputt.weebly.com/

Kilkenny Park Run     
https://www.facebook.com/kilkennyparkrun/

Carlow Sports & Inclusion     
https://carlowsports.ie/programmes/people-with-a-disability/

Waterford Beach Wheelchair 
https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/beach-wheelchair/

Waterford Sports Ability Whats On
https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/disability-whats-on/

Newmarket Farm, Therapeutic Riding     
Contact Abigail Poole at newmarketfarmtr@gmail.com or 085 8618831

Cullenagh Stables, Therapeutic Riding
https://www.facebook.com/greenwaytherapeuticriding/                
www.cullenagh.com

GAA Inclusive All Stars
Friendship, Fun & Participation  ages 5-18

Mondays 6.30 – 7.30 all season Young Irelands GAA Club Gowran
Sign up with Melissa Kelly 086 3185692 or Joe Loughrey 086 332 3817

Kilkenny Community Peer & Support Groups

Downs Syndrome Kilkenny       
https://downsyndrome.ie/branches-detail/kilkenny/

Downs Syndrome Kilkenny Facebook                                    
https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeKilkenny/

ASD Families Kilkenny 
https://www.facebook.com/people/Kilkenny-ASD-Families-Network/100064903561165/

LGBTI+ Parent Peer Support Group        
https://www.facebook.com/people/Bagenalstown-Family-Resource-Centre/100079313033747/

Family Carers Ireland                      
https://familycarers.ie/carer-supports/carer-support-groups

AsIam Child and Family Support Programme  
https://asiam.ie/asiam-child-and-family-support-programme/

Autism Support Group for Parents
First Wednesday of every month 7.30 - 9.00pm in Ossory Youth, Kilkenny, R95P5HC.  To confirm your place text or Whatsapp Carol on 087 912 5804.

Kilkenny Music, Media, Arts, Digital resources and services

All Abilities Neurodiversity Inclusion Projects                     
https://allabilities.ie/

Young Irish Film Makers, Kilkenny                     
https://yifm.com/

Kilkenny IMC, Sensory Cinema Sessions                               
https://imccinemas.ie/contact-us/kilkenny-barrack-street/

Contact the IMC Kilkenny for times and details of Sensory Cinema sessions.    

Kilkenny Library Service, Sensory Library
https://kilkennylibrary.ie/eng/our_services/sensory-library/  
Kilkenny Library Service has been awarded an Autism-Friendly Status from AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity. Kilkenny Library says, “In our Charter of Inclusion we aim to continue to promote autism awareness and autism acceptance in our libraries and wider communities”. The library has a range of autism-friendly services and resources, including social stories, toys and sensory resources, sensory books, reader pens.           

Kilkenny Community Health and Wellbeing

Samaritans, Kilkenny and Carlow       
https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/branches/kilkenny/

Amber Womens Refuge                          
https://amberwomensrefuge.ie/

Teac Tom, The Thomas Hayes Trust        
https://www.thethomashayestrust.com/

Mens Action Network                              
https://frmcgrathcentre.ie/mens-action-network-m-a-n/

Kilkenny Mens Shed 
https://menssheds.ie/sheds/kilkenny-mens-shed/

Kilkenny One Parent Community    
http://kilkennyoneparentcommunity.ie/

Kilkenny Affordable Counselling

Affordable Counselling at the Father McGrath Centre
https://frmcgrathcentre.ie/family-community/

Affordable counselling service is now available at the Fr. McGrath Centre.  Please call Wendy Taylor for appointment on 056 7751988 ext.7 or email wendy.taylor@frmcgrathcentre.ie

Affordable Counselling at Ossary Youth                           
https://www.ossoryyouth.com/our-services/counselling/

Affordable Counselling at Teac Tom                                
https://www.thethomashayestrust.com/