The Waterways College CLG

Waterways College operates as a specialist learning and training institution located in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny. The facility is situated overlooking the River Barrow, providing a setting that underscores the importance of safeguarding Ireland’s rivers, streams, and lakes. The college is run by the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership in conjunction with educational providers. It aims to educate students and imbue them with a sense of wonder and appreciation for natural habitats. The organisation seeks to ensure that participants become custodians of the environment, protecting and renewing waterways for future generations.

The college offers a range of educational programmes, including part-time learning, full-time learning, and life learning opportunities. It describes itself as the first college to solely focus on its environmental setting, ensuring that all programmes reflect the influence of waterways. The institution promotes values such as innovation, collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity. It serves students from various backgrounds, including those participating in the Back to Education Initiative. The college provides academic information, disability support services, and resources for diversity and inclusion. Its mission is to help learners understand inland waterways while improving the world around them through ecological education and community engagement.