Kilkenny Chess Club
Teams from the club represent Kilkenny in the Leinster League's first and second divisions. Meet Monday nights, 8pm, September to April.
Contact: Jack Lowry, President Telephone: 056 7767774 Location: The Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny
South Kilkenny Beekeepers Association
The South Kilkenny Beekeepers Association meets on occasional Monday nights during the winter months. Beginners course available.
ART GALLERIES Butler Gallery
Located in the basement of Kilkenny Castle this contemporary art gallery has its own permanent collection and frequent visiting exhibitions. Admission is free.
Open 7 days a week, all year.
October to March: 10.30am to 12.45pm and 2pm to 5pm.
April:10.30am to 5pm (open during lunch).
May to September: 10am to 5.30pm.
Creative Writing Course
Creative writing course - poetry, short stories and writing for radio. Gerry Moran, writes regularly for the Kilkenny People and RTE Radio One’s Sunday Miscellany. Courses run for eight weeks and begin mid September and late January.
Contact: Gerry Moran Telephone: 056 7721671 / 087 2821605 Location: Club House Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Campus, National University of Ireland (NUI) Maynooth
The Wine Academy Ireland
Evening courses, September to May, including WSET Intermediate and Advanced Certificate courses and Wine Appreciation courses.
Contact: Mary Gaynor, MBA Wine Telephone: 056 7724894 / 087 2448321 Location: The Quay, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny