Kildare Diary

Kildare Diary

A FREE service to community groups, sports clubs and charities.

Sponsored by Glenngorey Pumps, Water Pumps, Water Treatment & Sewage Treatment

Toughers Business Park, Newhall, Naas 045 409 090

Monday to Friday at 11.20am, 3.20pm, 6.40pm & 8.20pm

Sundays: 8.30am, 11.30am.

Send your notice, at least, a week beforehand. 

We will publish it here on receipt, and broadcast it, at least, 3 days before the event. 

Email info@kfmradio.com, with the subject 'Kildare Diary'

Notices published in chronological order!

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Insight Theatre Celbridge 

Stages "Dublin by Lamplight", a play by Michael West.

 Upstairs in the Kildrought Lounge Celbridge.

Set in Dublin in 1904, this witty production highlights the lurid and comical world of actors, drunks, dodgers and thieves.

Tuesday May 13th to Saturday May 17th

 Tickets are available through email at insightcelbridge@gmail.com 

or text  089 269 4894

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Kildare County Council Homeless Outreach Clinics

Drop-in clinics throughout the county to provide information about homelessness supports

16th of May - Newbridge Family Resource Centre  2.30pm – 4pm
20th of May - Celbridge Library 2pm – 4pm

26th of May - Curragh Family Resource Centre 10am – 12pm.

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Kildare GAA Masters Football & Hurling

Recruiting Players Over 40

New Players Final Registration Dates

Hurling May 15th.

Contact Noel: 086 608 4703

or email: secretary.kildaremasters.com or send message to the Social Media platforms

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Cill Dara le Gaeilge

 are holding a Family Fun Day this Saturday May 17th

 on the Fairgreen in Naas from 11am to 3pm.

Circus show and workshop, skipping skills, arts and crafts, yoga, giant games and lots more,  all activities and workshops are free of charge.

Details are on Cill Dara le Gaeilge’s website under Family Events or on Facebook or Instagram.

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Straffan Market and Car Boot Sale

Saturday morning,May 17th.

With over 70 stalls

Open from 9 to 12.30 with free entry.

Tea and Coffee Stall with refreshments.

All profits to the community.

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Sharon's Troopers

Are holding a tea/coffee afternoon in Suncroft Community Centre

Saturday the 17th May from 3pm till 6pm

in aid of Relay for Life Kildare 

   Facepainting for kids and a dancing exhibition by Kildare Irish figure dancers

All support greatly appreciated

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Ryston  Boxing Club Newbridge

 presents the Joe and Peter Cox Memorial Boxing Tournament

 Saturday 17th May at the Ryston Gym, Newbridge.

 First bout at 7PM

Featuring 14 exciting contests from Novice to Elite level.

Adults €5 | Children go free

All proceeds go directly to support Ryston Boxing Club

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  KWWSPCA DOG AGILITY AND THE WILD TAILS DOG SHOW 

at Russborough House Garden Show from 2.30pm, 18th May

There are fun events and every type of dog is welcome, especially rescue dogs.

For more information, please call Sally on 087 6803295.

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Leixlip Town Twinning Association 

Annual General Meeting 

Thursday 22nd May in Our Lady's Parish Centre, Room 2

at 8pm. 

Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend

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Opening of Sensory Garden at Leixlip Youth and Community Centre

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Auction and Good As New Sale

  Ardscoil Rathangan Co Kildare. R51 DA36

 Sunday 25^th May @11am

This community event has grown in popularity over the years, this year is going to be our best yet. The auction will begin at 12 noon, everything must go.

We are still accepting items, have a good look around the house and give a once loved item a new home, drop off in the school from 1.00pm- 4.00pm Friday 23^rd May, 10.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 24^th May

Tea/Coffee & Large selection of fresh Cakes on the day, Monster Raffle with wonderful prizes 

All proceeds raised on the day will go directly to the school for the students.      

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KWWSPCA Bucket Collection and Raffle

 Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge

 May Bank Holiday Weekend

We are looking for help on Saturday 31 May from 1.00 - 6.00

 Sunday 1st June and Monday 2nd June from 11.00 - 6.00.   

We aim to have 2 people on duty at any one time, or preferably 3 if we get enough support.

If anyone could spare a couple of hours on any of those dates, that would be great. Please text your name and your preferred day/time to Sally on 087 6803295.

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Killeen and Boherbaun Gun Club 

host their annual clay pigeon shoot in aid of a local resident

at Harbour House Sports Club, Booleigh 

on Sunday 1st June at 1pm

To raise funds to adapt family car for wheelchair accessibility

Music and raffle after in The Crosskeys pub and a showing of the film “Heist of the Crosskeys”

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June Fest 

invites crafters, bakers, small businesses and community groups to sign up now for a stall 

at the Bank holiday Family Fun Day,

Monday 2nd June.

Email trinajunefest@gmail.com 

OR message June Fest via their FB page

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The County Kildare Orchestra

Performance of John Williams’ Star Wars score alongside Gustav Holst’s The Planets 

Sunday, June 8th, 

Dreamland Ballroom,Athy

in aid of The Lions Club, supporting vital community initiatives.

Conducted by Lorcan Daly, the 70-member orchestra promises an unforgettable musical experience,

Doors open at 4pm, with the concert commencing at 5pm.

Tickets  between €12.50 and €25, 

Proceeds will support the Lions Club of Athy, work within the community.

For tickets , visit Eventbrite

Inquiries, Please Contact: Linda Byrne 086 895 5787;Colm Walsh087 986 6217

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Holy Child School Naas

Family Fun 5K Run / Walk fundraiser

At Punchestown Racecourse 22nd June

The 5k event open to the local community, family and friends. 

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Newbridge Citizens Information Centre

Launch their Age Friendly clinic

Every Thursday between 1pm and 4pm

 in Citizens Information in Cutlery Road

This is a dedicated service for older people in the Kildare community, no appointment is necessary, just drop in.

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Athy Town walking group

 meet every Wednesday evening at Athy Court House for 7.20pm. 

The walks are around the town of Athy, for approximately 1 hour,

 walks are free, friendly and all are welcome.

 Great way to make new friends and explore the lovely town of Athy.

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Kildare Carmelite Lourdes fund

Sep 24th to Sept. 29th 2025

People wishing to travel can avail of our savings club  after Sunday masses, 10 & 12 am in the Carmelite church.

Contact: Esther 087 673 2848

                Martin 087 255 3582

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Kildare Small Jobs

Is a property maintenance service for over 65’s living in county Kildare

€65 for 5 call-outs of experienced and insured workers

Information from 086 0607 346

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Alone

The charity that supports older people, is currently looking for volunteers aged 18 and over to visit older people in their area who might be experiencing loneliness.

If you have a spare hour to volunteer, or if you require support from ALONE,

Visit www.alone.ie or call Alone on 0818 222 024.

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