We are Kilkenny’s Cancer Support Centre, supporting people with cancer and their families in Kilkenny City and County with a wide range of free services.
Every kilometre travelled by all the people participating will be added to Canice’s progress across the Atlantic. The distance you travel will be added to Canice’s total kilometres, getting him closer to his destination in Kilkenny, Minnesota. Help Canice Travel 5K (Individuals) Make your donation of €20 today and help Canice on his journey by … Continued
We are delighted to announce The Cois Nore Candlelight Concert is taking place on Saturday 1st of November in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 8pm. Come along for a night of beautiful music from local singers and musicians; Niamh Sheehy Cois Nore Choir Joe Roche Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite or in person at … Continued
Enhance wellbeing through creativity and learning new skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Tuesday afternoons from 16th September in the Neighbourhood Hall. Please call 056 7752222 or email [email protected] for more information or to book a place. All our services are free of charge.
For those wanting to try out some gentle movement in a safe and supportive environment. Wednesday Mornings from 24th Sept. in the Parish Centre, Loughboy. For more information or to book a place please call 056 7752222 or email [email protected]. All our services are free of charge.
Over-the course of 6/8 weeks participants will develop the skills needed to write their own original pieces of poetry and prose with a focus on “My Words My Tongue”. These workshops will be relaxed, down to earth, encouraging and inclusive. Participants don’t need to worry about having experiences or ability, the less the better! Starting … Continued
Our schedule of group supports and activities for Autumn 2025 is now available in the centre. Please pop in and pick up a copy.
A monthly support and information group for people living with cancer that is not curable at this time. Meetings will take place in the evenings on the last Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Mary Kate on 056 7752222 or email [email protected]
A six week programme for Primary School aged children who have a parent who has or had cancer, CLIMB supports children through art and play to express and regulate their emotions. For more information or to book a space contact Mary Kate on 056 7752222 or email [email protected]
A series of information talks on topics relating to Breast Cancer. For more information or to book a space call Mary Kate on 056 7752222 or email [email protected]
Jackie, Mervyn and Martina talk with Cois Nore Ambassador, Kieran Cuddihy about their own personal journey with cancer and their experience of using a local cancer support service. The video deals with challenging emotional experiences that some viewers may find upsetting.
Counselling, Life-coaching, Designated Link Volunteer & Listening Service
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology Massage & Reflexology
Men’s Group – monthly, Breast Cancer Support Group – morning and evening groups
Finance Advice, Nutrition Advice & Cois Nore Drop-In Centre
Junior CLIMB and Teen CLIMB, One to One Counselling, Writing for the Future & Helping Parents – Helping Children
Cois Nore Choir, Arts & Crafts Mindfulness & Yoga
”Cois Nore is like a second family, it’s a place of safety, there is an unspoken understanding.”
”A cancer diagnosis is much more than the physicality of the disease.”
Cois Nore is an organisation serving the Kilkenny area which provides free confidential support and both professional and voluntary services to people of all ages affected by cancer and their families to enable them to live well with their diagnosis.