Kildare Diary

Kildare Diary

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Notices published in chronological order!

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Teach Tearmainn, Kildare town

Women's Refuge

Working to end domestic violence

Support, information, short-term accommodation for women and children victims

Phone: 045 527 584

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ALONE

is looking for Volunteers in SOUTH KILDARE AND WEST WICKLOW

If you've a couple of hours a week to visit or call an older person in your area, please visit alone.ie/volunteers

or contact Rachael, Support Coordinator on 086 0616539 during office hours for more information

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Harvey Norman Ireland has announced its official charity partnership with the Marie Keating Foundation

Until the 26th of April, Harvey Norman stores across Ireland, including the Naas Store in the Naas Retail Park, will host a variety of in-store fundraising events and activities to help support the Foundation’s mission to “Make Cancer Less Frightening by Enlightening.”

Customers can donate directly at tills in every store or online

All funds raised will go directly towards the Foundation’s vital information and support services

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Maynooth University's Drama Society

Production of Agatha Christie's 'Witness For The Prosecution'.

April 22nd and 23rd at 7pm

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Suncroft Festival

April 23rd to 26th

in The Well

Darts competition, Race night, Monster Auction and music nightly

All funds raised are shared throughout the Suncroft community.

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The Parents Association of Cross and Passion College Kilcullen & Laura Lynn Foundation

are holding a Bag2School Collection

Saturday 25th April 10am - 3pm at the back steps/bike shelter of Cross & Passion

Items accepted:- adults & children's clothes, paired shoes, hats, handbags, scarves, belts, ties / bras/ socks

.Items not accepted - bedding, curtains, towels, duvets, mobile phones, tablets, off cuts, crested uniforms

Contact Simone Walsh 086 8899207

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Barrow Bluebells Family Fun day.

Moore Abbey Woods Monasterevin

Sunday 26th April 2pm-5pm.

Parking available in St Paul's secondary school.

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AGM of Kildare Town CMWS

in the Hennessy Room of the HALL

TUESDAY 28th APRIL at 8PM.

All Welcome!

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The exhibition will be running in Kildare Town Library throughout tMay to mark World MS day on May 30th.

The My Shadow - Living with MS exhibition is a collection of art pieces that represent the artists personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis. It's aim is to raise awareness of the disease and highlight some of the difficulties faced by people living with disability within our community.

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Launch of Robertstown Eco Park Grand Opening & Feasta Nua
📅 Saturday, 2nd May
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🎉 A fantastic day out for the whole family! 🎉

Experience an unforgettable mix of fun, culture, and community with:

🎈 Hot Air Balloon Demonstrations
🛹 Skate Demos in the Eco Park
🐍 Exotic Pets Encounters
🧘 Yoga Sessions
📖 Sensory & Storytelling Tents
🚤 Boat Trips on a 52m Barge & Parade of Boats through the village
🎨 Food & Craft Stalls
🎤 Busking Competition
🏐 Youth & Mothers & Others Gaelic Games
🏡 Interactive Heritage, Culture & Environment Exhibits

🎭 Enjoy carnival fun and street performers throughout the village and Eco Park

🎶 LIVE MUSIC on the main stage in the Eco Park and in the village at Poppy Mays & Mullaneys

✨ Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of community, nature, and creativity in Robertstown!

Bring your family, bring your friends — and be part of something special. 🌟

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Event Details
📍 Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
📅 Thursday, May 2nd
🕒 Time: 3pm
🎟️ Open to everyone—dancers and spectators welcome

The Athy flashmob will be recorded and uploaded to the International Line Dance Flashmob website

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587041600491

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BALLYNOCKEN FESTIVAL: MAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND

A five day festival with music from all genres, Ceili dancing, history talks, Hill walks, granite quarry museum tour and demonstration of stone cutting. Family fun day with craft markets, orienteering, dancing, music, popup Gaeltacht, nature walk and much more to promote the music and heritage of the area together with community spirit.

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The Song Cycle

The story of Nick Kelly's cycle journey from Ireland to the Glastonbury Festival and his live music performance there; a film about sustainability and the impact live music can have on the individual

An Official Selection of the Santa Barbara, California 2025

Best Independent Film at 36th Galway Film Fleadh

May 12th, Bridge Cinema, Kilcullen

June 23rd, Riverbank Newbridge.

View trailer here

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