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.
A make-up and skincare workshop for women in treatment or recovering from cancer. Friday mornings in Cois Nore. Next workshop Friday 20th June 2025. For more information or to book a place please call 056 7752222 or email [email protected]. all our services are free of charge.
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
An information day co-hosted by Cois Nore and The Marie Keating Foundation will take place in Cillín Hill Mart on Thursday 12th June. Call by, say hello and pick up some cancer awareness booklets and information about our services.
This event, hosted by the Marie Keating Foundation in SETU Arena in Waterford as part of Men’s Health Awareness Week will be of interest to patients, family members and healthcare professionals. Booking is through the QR code or https://mariekeating.ie/events/enhancing-patient-outcomes-post-prostate-cancer/
Enhance wellbeing through creativity and learning new skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Thursday afternoons from 1st May 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 30th April 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.
A 4 week series of talks on topics related to Breast Cancer. Friday mornings from 9th May in Cois Nore, Walkin Street. For more information or to book a place please call 056 7752222 or email [email protected]. All our services are free of charge.
A 4 week course for adults where you can learn how to weave a willow basket. All materials will be provided. Wednesday afternoons from 4th June 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
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.