
[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)


![Weaving the Ocean’s Memory with artist Síle Walsh [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png)
![Weaving the Ocean’s Memory with artist Síle Walsh [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png)








![Reptiles & Stories: The Dance of the Wild [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp)
![Reptiles & Stories: The Dance of the Wild [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp)


![‘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
Creative Storytelling for Climate & ConservationThu, 04 DecButler Gallery, Kilkenny![Weaving the Ocean’s Memory with artist Síle Walsh [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7c81df_4d7b27a0967e40d89f4f327b3763387e~mv2.png)
Weaving the Ocean’s Memory with artist Síle Walsh [ALT EFF 2025]Sat, 06 DecLocation is TBD
Stories of Marine & Coastal ConservationSat, 06 DecCoastguard Cultural Centre Tramore
Stories of Urban Wildlife and FarmingWed, 10 DecBilly Byrne's, Kilkenny
Creative Storytelling for Climate & ConservationThu, 11 DecButler Gallery, Kilkenny
Stories of Adventure & Wildlife ConservationFri, 12 DecNational Reptile Zoo, Kilkenny![Reptiles & Stories: The Dance of the Wild [ALT EFF 2025]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/7c81df_e8ecc64125f24f1aacf3af7dce0deb06~mv2.webp)
Reptiles & Stories: The Dance of the Wild [ALT EFF 2025]Sat, 13 DecNational Reptile Zoo, Kilkenny
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



























