
[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.
upcomming events
![‘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 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)

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
Pop-Up Lab & Studio : Nature Treasure HuntFri, 01 AugCanal Walk, Kilkenny
"you should NORE the answer"Wed, 06 AugSullivan's Taproom, Kilkenny
River CinemaFri, 25 JulSullivan's Taproom, Kilkenny
Thinking on WaterWed, 23 JulBrownsbarn bridge
Nore Valley Ecology WalkThu, 10 JulBennettsbridge - by the Butchers![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
Kilkenny's Creatures of the NightFri, 11 JulHurling Statue Kilkenny
Nore River Photography CompetitionMon, 07 JulOnline Submissions (info@seaschool.ie)
Sound Safari & Wellness by the RiverSat, 12 JulBishopsmeadows Kilkenny
Biodiversity on the Block: A Creative Workshop for Nature Enthusiasts!Sun, 27 JulSullivan's Taproom Garden Kilkenny
‘River(s) of no Return’ : Art Exhibition OpeningSat, 15 NovKilkenny Tea Houses![‘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
Nore River Photography CompetitionDate and time is TBDOnline Submissions Open until 5th August
what we've been up to
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



























