Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 – Bringing the Past to the Present
Kilkenny County Council Library Service are delighted to unveil our Programme of free events for Cru
Design It. Press It. Take It Home.
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: Thomastown Library, Marsh’s St., Thomastown, R95 XPW8 Join us in Thomastown Library for a fun, hands-on heat press workshop where teens can design and personalise their very own mugs. Organisers Website
Lego Free Play, Board Games and Lego at Castlecomer Library
Each Saturday morning we have Lego and board games along with a craft available for children and fam
Paint & Play with Kilkenny Nerd Club
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: Ossory Youth, Desert Hall, Lower New Street, Kilkenny, R95 P5HC Join Kilkenny Nerd Club and Ossory Youth for a full day of tabletop gaming, modelling and miniature painting. Organisers Website
Bridging the Past to the Present
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, E41 A2X4 The Reporters of Tomorrow Youth Journalism Showcase at Urlingford Library. Organisers Website
Once upon a story Castlecomer Library
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, R95 AH33 What makes a great story? A knotty plot, a strange setting, a good baddie or even a bad goodie? Organisers Website
Sound & Vision – Creator Sessions 10am
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: The Drum, Goods Shed Square, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny, R95 V2DR Young people can jump into a burst of sound and colour for Cruinniú na nÓg in this fast-paced Sound & Vision workshop. Organisers Website
Illuminated Futures
Saturday 06th June 2026 Location: St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower, The Close, Coach Road, Kilkenny, R95 V63H Illuminated Futures: Reimagining the Red Book of Ossory through making. Organisers Website