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2023 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Call Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major €16 million fund to support outdoor recreation projects.  The 2023 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) will see the development of natural amenities such as our woodlands, mountains, rivers, lakes, beaches, bogs, walkways and will place a … Read More

Attention Trail Walkers: Discover our New Audio Points on Your Next Adventure! Trail Kilkenny, is proud to announce a new inclusive Trail initiative that incorporates  the installation of forty four audio points along fourteen of the Kilkenny’s walking trails. These audio points, which can be accessed via phone, QR code or NFC chip and will … Read More

The Kells Kings Charity Cycle is a community-organised annual fundraiser supporting Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre. The Kells Kings Charity Cycle 2023 is set to take place on Saturday, August 19th. All Details can be found on https://kellskings.ie/

We are excited to announce our weekly Walk and Talk event happening every Wednesday. Join us for a refreshing 1 hour walk through the beautiful Castle Grounds, along the river bank and back. The walk will start at the Castle Gate, so be sure to arrive on time! This is a great opportunity to get … Read More

Are you looking for a fun way to support a great cause this Friday? Join us for a lunchtime walk on March 31st at 1pm in support of the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s “Wear Red Day”. Join us for a guided tour by Kilkenny’s Rural Recreation Officer, Harry Everard, through the Castle grounds, along the … Read More

            The walks listed below will be closed for one day only on the 23rd November 2022. The walks will be open to the public as normal on the 24th of November 2022: Brandon Hill Summit and Loop Kilmacoliver Loops Gathabawn Loops Freshford Loop O’Gorman Loop Nore Valley Walk -Kilkenny … Read More

Enjoy a coffee and a treat on the Nore Valley River Walk  (Bennettsbridge side of the trail).  They are located in a very scenic spot with plenty of seating. Enjoy!

Footpaths and the boardwalk in Silaire wood, Graiguenamanagh will be closed to the public to facilitate tree surgery on diseased and dangerous trees for the week commencing the 10th of January, 2022.  Many ash trees in particular have succumbed to ash dieback and require attention to ensure ongoing tree health and the safety of pedestrians. … Read More