Urlingford Club for the Elderly

Urlingford Club for the Elderly meets every Tuesday afternoon at St Kieran’s Place in the town, running one of the longer weekly sessions among Kilkenny’s older-persons social clubs at a full three hours. It gives older residents in Urlingford and the surrounding north Kilkenny area a reliable weekly outlet that combines practical services with social activity, rather than being purely a social club or purely a services drop-in.

What to expect

Sessions run from 1:45pm to 4:45pm each Tuesday and cover a mix of activities across the afternoon, including chiropody, talks, bingo, quizzes and light exercise, according to the club’s own listing with Kilkenny County Council’s community directory. That combination means members can come along for a practical service like chiropody as well as, or instead of, the social side of the afternoon, which is somewhat broader than the typical bingo-only or cards-only format found at many parish social clubs. The club is aimed at older residents specifically, and the long three-hour window gives plenty of scope for members to arrive and leave at a time that suits them rather than needing to commit to the full session. As with similar clubs across the county, it runs on volunteer support and is a well-established fixture in Urlingford rather than a recent addition to the town’s community calendar.

Getting there

St Kieran’s Place is in Urlingford, a small town in the north of County Kilkenny near the Tipperary border. On-street parking is available in the town.

While you’re in Urlingford

Urlingford is a quiet crossroads town on the N8, a useful stop between Kilkenny and Cashel with a small but active community life. There is more to see across Co. Kilkenny.

Good to know

• Date and time: every Tuesday, 1:45pm to 4:45pm
• Venue: St Kieran’s Place, Urlingford
• Activities include chiropody, talks, bingo, quizzes and exercise
• Aimed at older residents; contact 056 883 1266 for details
• Recurs weekly, year round