Associated Organisations and Groups
There are number of outside groups and organisations that Fr McGrath Centre has been working with.
Education and Training Board (ETB)
The Education and Training Board (ETB) provides Adult Education courses in a variety of areas.
ETB has been working with Fr McGrath Centre delivering Childcare FETAC 5 training.
For further information visit: kilkennycarlow.etb.ie/
Immigrant Support Clinic
The immigrant support clinic offers free information and one to one support for immigrant communities in Kilkenny.
Open on Mondays from 10am – 1pm (Term time only)
Location: upstairs in the Fr. McGrath Centre.
Contact Theresa Delahunty on 086 1927033.
Failte Isteach
This community project delivers English language courses to members of immigrant communities in Kilkenny.
Classes run on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12pm (term time only).
Classes are free and open to adults from all immigrant communities in Kilkenny and county.
Contact Theresa Delahunty on 086 1927033 or Samuel Morgan on 086 196 6073.
For further information visit: www.facebook.com/failteisteachkilkenny/
www.thirdageireland.ie/failte-isteach
Kilkenny Carlow Contact
KCC is a voluntary organisation – “Our aim is to recruit suitable volunteers to befriend & visit all older people living alone who wish to participate. We are committed to building community links and establish service partnerships in order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the people we serve.”
Eleanor Doyle Coordinator
Mary Colclough Community Development Worker
Main Office
C/O St Canice’s Neighbourhood Centre
Butts Green
Kilkenny
056 7772151
Carlow Office
C/O St Dympnas Hospital Complex
Athy Road,
Carlow
059 9136340
Seniorline
Third Age Seniorline is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers.
Seniorline – Freephone 1800 80 45 91 – Lines are open every day 10am to 10pm
For further information visit: www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline
Senior Citizen Helpline – operates on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm in Fr McGrath Centre.
National Helpline No: 1850 440 444
Music Awareness Group (MAG)
The music awareness group runs 2 sessions per week:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Contact Tom Dullard on 086 8757674.









