2024 KRSP Online Safeguarding 1: 10th October
2024-10-10 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Dublin)
This Safeguarding 1 ‘Child Welfare and Protection in Sport’ training is a 3 hour basic awareness course, looking at how we can keep adults and young people safe and happy within the club environment. This course is open to sports leaders, coaches, parents, children’s officers and other adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people. This module will help to create and maintain a safe and fun environment for young people within the sports club or organisation. Attendees must be over 18 years of age.

The Sport Ireland online Safeguarding 1 Workshop (via Zoom) is an interactive course which requires participants to have :

Good internet connection to allow you to have a video / take part in group discussion

Access to email – Zoom link and course materials will be sent out to participants prior to course date.

To gain accreditation, it is essential to complete the whole course
The online course will be delivered via Zoom. Sport Ireland certificate will be issued by e-mail and participant details are registered with Sport Ireland’s National Database.
Should you require any further information on accessing the online safeguarding workshop feel free to contact KRSP at info@krsp.ie

Learn to Cycle -Halloween Camp
2024-10-30 14:00 - 2024-11-01 15:00 | Gaelscoil Osraí (R95 AT85)
Join our Learn To Cycle Programme (mixed ability) and watch your child pedal their way to confidence!
All programmes will take place in Gaelscoil Osraí (R95 AT85) on the astro turf. Dates: Oct 30th to 1st Nov 2024 inclusive.
Is your child eager to cycle, but needs a helping hand? Our Learn To Cycle Programme is here to help and teaches the fundamentals of cycling Our programmes teach cycling in a safe and supportive environment. Experienced instructors Small group sizes Fun and engaging activities
Let’s get those stabilisers off and watch them soar! Limited spaces available, only €15 per person
***IMPORTANT*** please read
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU ATTEND: All participants must have a properly working bike or balance bike for this programme. The brakes and gears MUST WORK PROPERLY. The tyres must be CORRECTLY INFLATED (see side of tyre for this information). Please do not attend the programme with a bike that is not fit for cycling. Our tutors are engaged to teach cycling and not to conduct bike repairs.
ALL participants will be required to wear a helmet for the programme at all times – no exceptions.
NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: If you have a bike but are not yet cycling, please remove the pedals before the first session. Each session lasts one hour and turning up with issues with the bike takes away from tuition time and holds up the session for all the other participants and the tutors. Parents/guardians/care staff must remain on site for the duration of the session.

2024 KRSP Men on the Move - Johnstown!
2024-11-06 20:00 - 2024-11-27 21:00 | Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Kilkenny, E41H978, Ireland
Men On The Move is a men only 4 week intro programme that runs every Wednesday night from the 6th of November at 8pm on the sand astro in Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown. This successful programme runs also in Kilkenny City with 30+ men in attendance.
Men of every age are welcome. The programme can help you to feel fitter, have more energy and to meet and connect with new men in your area. PLEASE bring a friend – there’s room for everybody.
Pre-registration is necessary. No cash collection.If you need assistance signing up please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2024 KRSP Safeguarding - Urlingford/Johnstown
2024-11-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Online
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2024 KRSP Online Safeguarding 1: 14th November
2024-11-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2024 KRSP Online Safeguarding 1: 28th November
2024-11-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2025 KRSP Chair Based Yoga Ferrybank
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00 | Hillsfield Community Centre, Ferrybank, Belmont Rd, Ferrybank, Waterford, X91 Y7P6,, Ireland
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that in partnership with Hillsfield Community Centre, we will be delivering a 12-week programme of gentle, chair-based yoga. This programme will recommence on Friday, January 24th and run for 12 weeks until Friday April 11th.Each session begins at 11am and lasts one hour.
Cost for the 12 – week programme is €30. This is payable online when booking. If you want help in booking please call Seamus on 0873567884 and we can take the booking securely over the phone with your card.

KRSP Supported Swimming Lessons - January 2025
2025-01-08 15:30 - 2025-04-02 17:30 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny

KRSP Callan Community Chair Based Pilates January 2025
2025-01-13 09:30 - 2025-04-28 22:30 | Droiched Centre, Callan, Mill Street, Callan, Kilkenny, R95 V380, Ireland
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership will deliver Chair Based Pilates exercise programme specifically for older adults and adults with additional needs who are living in the Callan area. We invite everybody to participate. The programme will run from Monday January 13th to April 14th – 12 weeks. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no class on the following Mondays – February 3rd (St. Brigid’s Day Holiday; March 17th St Patrick’s Day; April 21st Easter Monday). We invite you all to come along, enjoy the company and the Pilates and feel good afterwards.
Please note that all participants MUST BE REGISTERED BEFOREHAND – no registrations on the day. Under no circumstance can somebody attend without being registered – no exceptions. You can pay fees with card online or alternatively register online and pay €35 cash on the first or second morning only. Cash payments will be receipted. We would be delighted to help you to do your booking over the phone. Please contact seamus@krsp.ie or 087 3567884 or ring the office 056 7794991 for assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: participants with additional needs must attend with a carer who must remain with them throughout.
As this programme has limited spaces – cancellations will only be granted if requested 5 working days before the programme starts.

2025 KRSP Go For Life games
2025-01-13 10:00 - 2025-04-28 11:00 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership welcomes you all to take part in Go For Life Games. They will be played each Monday morning for 12 weeks at 10am in The Watershed, Kilkenny
These games and activities are fun and a little bit of gentle exercise too!
January 13th to April 28th (12 weeks). No activities on Feb 3rd; March 17th April 21st (Bank Holiday Mondays).
Pre Booking on https://krsp.ie/krsp-events/
For help with booking and more information call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie/ Please note: NO cash payment taken on the day.
While you may not have heard of the games, they are adapted and easy to play games. They’re great fun and are suitable for everyone. The games played are: mat bowling, boccia and skittles – all easy to learn and have fun at.

2025 KRSP Football For All January
2025-01-13 14:30 - 2025-04-28 15:30 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny
A new 12-week session starts on Monday, January 13th from 2.30 to 3.30pm each week. Thanks to a support from Healthy Kilkenny this programme is run at a minimum cost to participants. The programme will take place at The Watershed, Kilkenny.
There are two options for payment. You can pay online here with card (€25 for 12 weeks) or pay cash on the first day (receipted). Option to pay cash on first day of programme only. Must book in advance either way so that we have your emergency details etc. If paying cash first day,use the PAY CASH ON DAY ticket option here when registering.
The programme will have a coach leading activities each week and ALL ARE WELCOME. More participants, more fun, better sessions! The sessions will include warm up, ball skills, mini game and cool down. The sessions are suitable for everybody. If you have any queries please call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Ladies Circuit Class - Johnstown
2025-01-13 19:00 - 2025-03-10 20:00 | St. Kierans Hall, Johnstown, Kilkenny, E41 EK82
KRSP is happy to bring a fun physical activity opportunity for ladies in North Kilkenny. This tutor led indoor circuit class is great for all ladies to get fit and have fun! The tutor who will be leading this class has loads of experience teaching this style of class.
This 8 week class will take place every Monday evening from 7:15-8:15pm. Starting on the 13th of January to the 10th of March (excluding the bank holiday).
All participants must pre-register! If you need assistance signing up you can contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Walk and Talks
2025-01-13 19:00 - 2025-03-10 20:00 | Canal Square, Kilkenny City
Walk and Talks is a 8 week beginner and back to fitness walking programme taking place in Kilkenny City! It will run from the 13th of January till the 10th of March (excluding the February Bank Holiday).

This programme is for everybody and every age is welcome! Please bring a friend as there is room for everybody! The group ranges in ability and speeds so there will be a pace that will suit what you are looking for. The group will get split into 2 groups to allow different distances or speeds.
Please note: The walks will start at 7pm every Monday at the Hurling Statue in Canal Square in Kilkenny.

**There is still spaces for this program! Please contact Ciara at ciara@krsp.ie or 085-8782773 to sign up!!**

2025 KRSP Men on the Move - Kilkenny City
2025-01-13 20:00 - 2025-03-10 21:00 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny
Men On The Move is a men only 8 week programme that runs every Monday night from the 13th of January at 8pm (excluding the February bank holiday) on the track in the Watershed.
Men of every age are welcome. The programme can help you to feel fitter, have more energy and to meet and connect with new people. PLEASE bring a friend – there’s room for everybody.
Pre-registration is necessary. No cash collection.If you need assistance signing up please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie
**There is still spaces for this program! Please contact Ciara at ciara@krsp.ie or 085-8782773 to sign up!!**

2025 KRSP Men on the Move - Johnstown
2025-01-15 19:30 - 2025-02-05 20:30 | Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Kilkenny, E41H978, Ireland
Men On The Move is a men only, 4-week intro programme that runs every Wednesday night from the 15th of January at 7:30pm in the hall in Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown. This successful programme runs also in Kilkenny City with 30+ men in attendance.
Men of every age and ability are welcome. The programme can help you to feel fitter, have more energy and to meet and connect with new men in your area! Exercises include body weight, some weighted and cardio.
Pre-registration is necessary. No cash collection. If you need assistance signing up or have any questions please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Safeguarding 1: 23rd of January
2025-01-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2025 KRSP Stretch & Move January
2025-01-24 10:00 - 2025-04-11 11:00 | Kilkenny Castle Park, The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 YRK1, Ireland
Come and walk with us on this tutor led programme each Friday morning at 10.00-11.00am. The programme is 12 weeks long from January 24th to April 11th.
Meet at the Coffee Shop in Kilkenny Castle Park each Friday morning for 10am start. We will be supplying Activator Walking Poles (similar to Nordic Poles) as these help us to stretch, walk in a nice upright way and they’re also useful for balance and for doing some light exercises when we’re finished our walk. You don’t have to use the poles if you don’t wish. ALL levels and abilities are welcome to join in the programme and we look forward to seeing you there. Nobody will be left behind. Come out, walk and chat.
Participants must register and pay in advance. If you need help to do this call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie for a call back. We can get you registered in 5 minutes!

2025 KRSP Multisport Fridays January
2025-01-24 11:30 - 2025-04-11 12:00 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership will resume this programme on Fridays for 12 weeks starting on January 24th to April 11th. There will be a break then for Easter.
A variety of activities each Friday that are suitable for all to take part in and a relaxed fun environment with no competitive element is guaranteed. It is essential that care staff attend to support their people. We will have Leinster Rugby on board again and also FAI Kilkenny.
The cost for the 12 week programme is €25. This can be paid here online by card. If paying by card is not suitable then you MUST register here using the ‘Pay On The Day’ ticket. We will accept cash payment on the first and second day of the programme. This will be receipted on the day.
If you have any further queries then call Seamus on 087 3567884 or email seamus@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Men on the Move - Johnstown
2025-02-12 19:30 - 2025-03-19 20:30 | Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Kilkenny, E41H978, Ireland
Men On The Move is a men only, 6-week intro programme that runs every Wednesday night from the 12th of Feb at 7:30pm in the hall in Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown. This successful programme runs also in Kilkenny City with 30+ men in attendance.
Men of every age and ability are welcome. The programme can help you to feel fitter, have more energy and to meet and connect with new men in your area! Exercises include body weight, some weighted and cardio.
Pre-registration is necessary. No cash collection. If you need assistance signing up or have any questions please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Safeguarding 1: 13th of February
2025-02-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Online
This Safeguarding 1 ‘Child Welfare and Protection in Sport’ training is a 3 hour basic awareness course, looking at how we can keep adults and young people safe and happy within the club environment. This course is open to sports leaders, coaches, parents, children’s officers and other adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people. This module will help to create and maintain a safe and fun environment for young people within the sports club or organisation. Attendees must be over 18 years of age.
The Sport Ireland online Safeguarding 1 Workshop (via Zoom) is an interactive course which requires participants to have :

Good internet connection to allow you to have a video / take part in group discussion
Access to email – Zoom link and course materials will be sent out to participants prior to course date.

To gain accreditation, it is essential to complete the whole course.
The online course will be delivered via Zoom. Sport Ireland certificate will be issued by e-mail and participant details are registered with Sport Ireland’s National Database.
Should you require any further information on accessing the online safeguarding workshop feel free to contact KRSP at info@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Menopause Moves!
2025-02-27 09:15 - 2025-04-03 10:15 | Kilkenny Sport Therapy, Unit 24, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny, R95 E0PN, Ireland
KRSP is happy to bring a new workout opportunity for ladies called Menopause Moves! This tutor led class is for beginner level ladies wanting to increase their fitness and have fun! The tutor who will be leading this class has loads of experience teaching this style of class.
Each week the style will vary from either boxercise, weighted exercise or pilates!
This 6-week class will take place every Thursday morning from 9:15-10:15am in Kilkenny Sport Therapy. Starting on the 27th of February.
All participants must pre-register! If you need assistance signing up you can contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2025 Buggy Buddies
2025-02-27 10:30 - 2025-04-03 11:30 | Canal Square, Kilkenny City
Buggy Buddies is a physical activity programme for new mothers from six weeks postpartum. The programme is a way for mothers to ease their way back into physical activity after having a baby and also to meet other mothers in their area.
The programme runs in a six week block and is facilitated by a fully qualified exercise professional! The programme will run from 10:30am-11:30am Thursday the 27th of February for 6 weeks. The meeting point in the Hurling Statue at the Canal Square in Kilkenny City.
All participants must pre-register. If you need any help signing up or have any question just contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie!

2025 KRSP Safeguarding 1: 27th of February
2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2025 KRSP Grant Webinar
2025-02-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Online
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP) is holding a free information webinar regarding grants offered by KRSP. This webinar will be delivered by the Community Sport Development Officer Ciara.
This webinar will run through the types of grants available, the terms and conditions and important dates.
A link will be sent out to those closer to the date.
IMPORTANT: Anybody who wishes to apply for the grants offered by Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership MUST attend the information webinar. If a representative from the club or community group does not attend, they will be ineligible to apply for funding.
If you have any further questions you can contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie
Attendance at this webinar will be monitored on the night.

First and Surname *You position in Club/ Organisation *Club/ Organisation you are representing *Club/ organisation email *Register

2025 KRSP Safeguarding 1: 4th of March - Kildalton
2025-03-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2025 KRSP Safeguarding 1: 5th of March – Kildalton
2025-03-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Online

2025 Kilkenny Tennis Club / KRSP tennis programme for adults with a disability
2025-03-12 11:30 - 2025-04-30 12:30 | Kilkenny Tennis Club, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny, R95 E433, Ireland
KRSP are delighted to announce that Kilkenny Tennis Club (Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny, R95 E433) will host an 8 week Enjoy Tennis programme. This programme is specifically for adults with a disability to learn how to play tennis adapted to their ability.
Coaches Brian Doyle and Billy Bolster have enormous experience in teaching and coaching tennis and are ready to welcome you on board to the programme. The programme will be delivered each Wednesday from 11.30am to 12.30 pm at Kilkenny Tennis Club, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny, R95 E433.
If you have any queries, please contact Seamus on 087 3567884.

Remote Emergency Care (REC 3)
2025-03-22 09:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
This is a limited event with 4 spaces available for each club. This is extremely strict.
Remote Emergency Care level 3 has an internationally recognised curriculum. The course fulfils the requirements of all major sporting governing bodies including Mountaineering Ireland and Canoe Ireland. It is run by outdoor medical experts with experience in both the medical field and in outdoor pursuits.
This training will be carried out by Barry Redmond. It is 2 full days of training to receive accreditation. Taking place from 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd of March.
Location of Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh
Main topics covered include:

Principles of First Aid
Recognition of Vital Signs
The REC Approach (Dr A.B.C.D.E.)
Treatment for Unconsciousness
Accident Procedure (including hygiene and personal safety)
Airway Problems
Control of Bleeding
Resuscitation CPR & AED
Treatment of Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
Treatment of Burns
Injury Identification in Conscious and Un-Conscious Casualties
Treatment of Shock
Other Injuries including Common Medical Emergencies
Multiple Casualties and Prioritisation (Triage)
Casualty Management
First Aid Kits

2025 KRSP Walk and Talk
2025-03-24 19:00 - 2025-04-28 20:00 | Canal Square, Kilkenny City
Walk and Talks is a 5 week beginner and back to fitness walking programme taking place in Kilkenny City! It will run from the 24th of March till the 28th of April (excluding the March & April Bank Holidays).

This programme is for everybody and every age is welcome! Please bring a friend as there is room for everybody! The group ranges in ability and speeds so there will be a pace that will suit what you are looking for. The group will get split into 2 groups to allow different distances or speeds.
Please note: The walks will start at 7pm every Monday at the Hurling Statue in Canal Square in Kilkenny.
If you need help signing up please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie

2025 KRSP Men on the Move - Kilkenny City
2025-03-24 20:00 - 2025-04-28 21:00 | The Watershed, Bohernatounish Road, Kilkenny
Men On The Move is a men only 5 week programme that runs every Monday night from the 24th of March at 8pm (excluding the April bank holiday) on the track in the Watershed.
Men of every age are welcome. The programme can help you to feel fitter, have more energy and to meet and connect with new people. PLEASE bring a friend – there’s room for everybody.
Pre-registration is necessary. No cash collection.If you need assistance signing up please contact Ciara on 085-8782773 or ciara@krsp.ie
