Thomastown Community Centre Weekly Activities

Thomastown Community Centre is the single busiest community building in the town, with a weekly programme that runs across fitness, crafts, social clubs and community services rather than any one activity. Between fitness classes in the morning, card and hobby groups in the afternoon, and social and cultural groups in the evening, the hall is rarely empty on a weekday, and the centre functions as the town’s default meeting point for almost every non-sporting community group.

What to expect

The published weekly roster includes Slimming World, circuit training, ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association), hip hop and aerobics classes, a senior citizens group, a River Trust group, Pilates, bingo, ETB adult education programmes, an active retirement group, Irish dancing, the local Tidy Towns Community Network, a Men’s Shed and a country market, giving a sense of just how wide the centre’s role is in Thomastown life. Each activity runs on its own day and time and is generally organised by its own volunteer committee or instructor rather than centrally by the centre itself, so pricing and exact scheduling vary from one group to the next. Some, like the ICA guild and active retirement group, are open specifically to particular age groups or interests, while others, like circuit training or Slimming World, are open to anyone in the town willing to turn up and join in. The centre’s Facebook page is the most reliable place to check current times, as small changes to the weekly schedule are common around holidays and seasonal breaks.

Getting there

Thomastown Community Centre is in the centre of Thomastown, within easy walking distance of the town’s shops, church and the River Nore. On-street and centre parking is available.

While you’re in Thomastown

Thomastown is a heritage town on the River Nore, close to Jerpoint Abbey and Kilkenny’s wider walking and river trails. There is more to see in Thomastown and across Co. Kilkenny.

Good to know

• Multiple activities and programmes run weekly, times vary by activity
• Includes Slimming World, circuit training, ICA, hip hop, aerobics, senior citizens group, River Trust, Pilates, bingo, ETB programmes, active retirement, Irish dancing, Tidy Towns Community Network, Men’s Shed and a country market
• Pricing varies by activity and organiser
• Check the centre’s Facebook page for current schedule and pricing
• Contact the centre directly for activity times and participation details