Latest News from St. Canice's Community

Carmel Phelan Joyce – A great soul and beautiful human being has passed through our lives and our community and all of us are richer for the privilege of having known her. We are heartbroken at the passing of a great friend, confidante, mentor and strong shoulder to all of us lucky enough to have... More

Tanaiste and Minister for Social Welfare, Joan Burton,used her visit to meet CE trainees at the Fr. McGrath Centre this week to make an important announcement on changes to the Community Employment (C.E) and TUS schemes. The Minister confirmed that changes she had put in place for the Community Employment... More

Great write-up below from The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed – December 2014 Issue The staff of Kilkenny Job Club and the Voluntary Board of the Fr. McGrath Centre welcomed local Labour Party TD, Ann Phelan to a recognition luncheon to celebrate the success of the 2013-2014 Job... More

The Ossory 13 Piece Big Band are holding a fund-raising concert for the Fr McGrath Centre  on Thursday 29th Jan at 8.00pm in the Neighbourhood Hall Butts Green– with special guest singers – Noel Power, Carol Knox and Pat Ryan and special guest band appearance  – The Johnny Hillman... More