The Kilkenny Observer Friday 5 May 2023
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Unlock the Wonders of Kilkenny with Meg Molloy's ''30 Things to do before you're 30 challenge!' Meg Molloy who is part of the Communications Team of Kilkenny County Council, is inviting people everywhere to join her in a unique challenge. On March 2nd, 2024, Meg will turn 30 and to celebrate this milestone, she is embarking on a journey around Kilkenny City and County, completing thirty things to do in Kilkenny before your 30. Meg's love for Kilkenny
started at a young age, and it's no surprise to anyone that her career path brought her to Kilkenny County Council. From the Castlecomer Zipline to the Poulnassy Waterfall, from gin tasting at the Ballykeeffe Distillery to a match in Nowlan Park, Meg will be exploring Kilkenny's many activities and attractions in the coming months. "I wish Meg well on her
journey of thirty things to do in Kilkenny before she turns 30 next year," said Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick, upon hearing of Meg's initiative. "I encourage everyone to join her and come up with suggestions for things for her to do so that we can highlight the wonderful hidden gems we have here in Kilkenny for everyone to come see come do." If you want to keep up to !date with what Meg is up to, check out www.kilkenny.ie, or you can follow her journey on Facebook @Kilkenny.ie or on Instagram @kilkennyie. Leaving one decade and entering another can leave you reflecting about what you've left behind and wondering what is before you, this is no different for Meg Molloy. Join Meg as she embarks on her journey of discovery in Kilkenny, and unlock the wonders that this beautiful County has to offer.
Kilkenny County Council Library Service hosts Bealtaine Programme Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to celebrate the national Bealtaine Festival once again this year. With a wide range of activities and events. The Bealtaine Festival celebrates the arts and creativity as we age and is co-ordinated by Age and Opportunity, who promote active living as we get older. Kilkenny library service is delighted to offer an extensive programme of events to
encourage creativity throughout the month of May. Our programme includes flower arranging at Thomastown Library, an art workshop at Callan Library, memoir writing workshops in the City and Graiguenamanagh Libraries, a poetry workshop in Ferrybank Library and a live musical performance at Castlecomer Library. Teresa Hennessy, HSE will also facilitate a workshop at Loughboy Library on “Why creativity is good for our
health”. “Bealtaine 2023 will be extra significant for Kilkenny Library Service”, says Age Friendly Co-ordinator Karyn Deegan, “as we will be celebrating our recent Age Friendly status awarded to each of our library branches. This status was achieved following staff training and the implementation of changes in how we deliver services to older people in our community, such as the introduction of Age Friendly parking spaces outside Castlecomer, Callan and Urlingford libraries, the provision of reading aids available in all library branches, book trolleys for people, and a commitment to continue to include Age Friendly programmes across our library service.” Library staff will also host Connect Café’s in each library branch during the month of May where we invite members of our community to connect with each other over a cuppa and chat. For details of all events, check out our website www. kilkennylibrary.ie or contact our Age Friendly Co-Ordinator Karyn Deegan on 056 4440561
