The constituency boundaries have changed since the last general election and some of those changes affect voters in Kilkenny. The Electoral Commission have published a webpage which will let you check what constituency you are registered in which you may find helpful.
Prospective candidates for Dáil Elections may use the forms available for download below to register their candidacy. Note that completed forms may only be submitted during the nomination period specified whenever an election is announced.
- Nomination Form
- Statutory Declaration by Assentors
- Candidate and Agent Details Form - SIPO
- Certificate of Political Affiliation
We are now accepting applications for work on the Presidential Election being held on 24th October 2025. You can apply by clicking on either "Work in Carlow" OR "Work in Kilkenny" in the menu at the left hand side of this web page.
We will ONLY accept applications made through this website so please do not phone or write to us looking for work.
Persons campaigning for any party or candidate in the election are NOT ELIGIBLE to work for us on this occasion. This includes posts made on social media.
You can contact us via any of the following methods.
PostOffice of the Returning Officer
Circuit Court Office
Courthouse
Parliament Street
Kilkenny
Phone
056 7721019
(Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Email (Carlow)
Email (Kilkenny)