
[K]NORE YOUR RIVER


a season of river celebrations & encounters
[K]nore Your River is a community-powered season of events, art, science, and storytelling along the River Nore - an invitation to the people of Kilkenny to explore how the river shapes our identity, and how we care for it together. It is intended as a provocation to explore how we as a community “Know” our River - its past, present & future.

WHY?
We imagine bringing the river to life in the lives of everyone who crosses it. We hope for this to be a departure from learning through the lens of a climate crisis and instead through shared experiences and creative action. It’s about connection — to place, to each other, and to what’s possible.
Grounded in a solutions-focused, appreciative approach, this initiative invites all of Kilkenny to explore how the river shapes our identity, and how we can care for it — together.
WHERE?
At various nooks and patches along the River Nore, from its rural roots to its flow through the heart of Kilkenny city — with events hosted in riverside spaces, fields, walkways, under bridges, and unexpected public places.
Whats happening in 2026?






![‘River(s) of no Return’ - part of the [K]Nore Your River season of celebrations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/65a81e_582714f9220f4ffb8189cf2d38ebe60a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1006,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/65a81e_582714f9220f4ffb8189cf2d38ebe60a~mv2.jpeg)
‘River(s) of no Return’ - part of the [K]Nore Your River season of celebrationsSun, 16 NovKilkenny Tea Houses
‘River(s) of no Return’ : Art Exhibition OpeningSat, 15 NovKilkenny Tea Houses
Drawn to the River: A Nature Sketching and Biodiversity walkSun, 05 OctCanal Square, Kilkenny![[K]Nore Your River: Wild Waters](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_5c552a66094d4d4ab7153046067f040c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_643,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7c81df_5c552a66094d4d4ab7153046067f040c~mv2.jpg)
[K]Nore Your River: Wild WatersFri, 15 AugThomastown
Within, Beyond, Above & Below : A photo exhibition interpreting the NoreThu, 07 AugNature Gallery : National Reptile Zoo
"you should NORE the answer"Wed, 06 AugSullivan's Taproom, Kilkenny
Pop-Up Lab & Studio : Nature Treasure HuntFri, 01 AugCanal Walk, Kilkenny
Biodiversity on the Block: A Creative Workshop for Nature Enthusiasts!Sun, 27 JulSullivan's Taproom Garden Kilkenny
River CinemaFri, 25 JulSullivan's Taproom, Kilkenny
Thinking on WaterWed, 23 JulBrownsbarn bridge
Sound Safari & Wellness by the RiverSat, 12 JulBishopsmeadows Kilkenny
Kilkenny's Creatures of the NightFri, 11 JulHurling Statue Kilkenny
Nore Valley Ecology WalkThu, 10 JulBennettsbridge - by the Butchers
Nore River Photography CompetitionMon, 07 JulOnline Submissions (info@seaschool.ie)![FREE Public Lab [Art-Science on the River Nore]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_76e32988058d4a52847916d7ba947781~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7c81df_76e32988058d4a52847916d7ba947781~mv2.png)
FREE Public Lab [Art-Science on the River Nore]Sun, 06 JulKilkenny
Nore River Photography CompetitionDate and time is TBDOnline Submissions Open until 5th August
2025: festival pilot - WHAT A SEASON!
Our funders, partners & collaborators
This project was initiated through funding from the Community Foundation Ireland Climate Action & Work Engagement Fund —supporting inclusive, community-led climate action across Ireland.


The energy, diversity & engagement in this festival has been generated by numerous local partners & collaborators



























