Inistioge News & Events

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Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum Committee – Public Update

Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum Committee – Public Update In 2023, the Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum Committee was re-established by Kilkenny Co. Council. The terms and reference of this committee is to input and make recommendations to the Council on the presentation and offering of Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum and the established trails within the wider […]

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Inistioge to feature on RTE’s Tracks and Trails

The next edition of RTE’s Tracks & Trails will feature some of Kilkenny’s most beautiful rural walks. The programme will air on RTE 1 this coming Friday at 7.30pm. Dr. Ruth Freeman, Science Foundation Ireland is joined by local people as she explores areas such as Bennettsbridge, Graignamanagh, Inistioge and Woodstock Gardens. The programme will […]

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Darkness into Light, Inistioge – May 11th 2024

Pieta and Electric Ireland Launch 2024 Darkness Into Light in Leinster to Raise Vital Funds for Pieta’s Suicide Prevention Services Sports Broadcaster Alan Quinlan and Singer Songwriter Aaron J Harte Join Pieta and Electric Ireland for 2024 Connaught Launch. • 100,000 People expected to participate in the 16th annual Darkness Into Light Event. • Fundraising […]

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St Patrick’s Day Parade and Duck Race

This St Patrick’s Day there will be a Parade and Duck Race in Inistioge. You can participate if you ‘buy’ a Duck online. One Duck costs €5 but you can buy as many as you like. Click here to buy your Duck  

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FREE courses in Cois Abhann

A new initiative is being promoted by a group of local people, in partnership with KCETB, to facilitate the provision of a range of courses in Cois Abhann. The classes will begin in January and in the first term a trio of classes are proposed – Basket Weaving Beginner Sewing Computer & Phone All classes […]

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Inistioge NS flooding

There was drama in the village when major flooding impacted Inistioge NS on Monday 23rd October. Children (and teacher!) had to be carried from the school by firemen from Thomastown and Graignamanagh Fire Services. Report on Virgin Media News here Report in New Ross Standard here    

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