Kildare Diary

AGM of Kildare Town CMWS

in the  Hennessy Room of the HALL

TUESDAY 28th APRIL at 8PM.

All Welcome!

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Naas Flower and Garden Club

Thursday 30th April at 7.30pm

 In The Care of the Aged Centre, Limerick Road, Naas

beside the Fire Station W91AX76

Demonstration by Margaret Collins AOIFA 

Visitors welcome € 10.00

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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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The Straffan Community Market and Car Boot Sale

 starts again Saturday May 2nd

Over 70 stalls and free entry.

Open from 08.45 to 12.30

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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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Shamrock Car and Machinery Club Show/family day

Bank holiday Monday 4th May

 at the Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown Bridge. 
All proceeds from the show are donated to local charities in the locality each year. 
The show starts at 12:30, with exhibitor entries from 11am.  
Entry is 10 euro for an adult or 20 for a family.

Events include live music, model diorama, horse showing, a dog show , vintage threshing and a display of vehicles. 

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The annual Moone Road Run for the benefit of local causes

will take place will now take place on Saturday 9th May starting at Moone Church.

  Tractors, cars, commercials and motorcycles are welcome with registrations and refreshments from 4pm onwards.

Monster auction with some very special lots from 7pm in Crookstown Inn

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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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To celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026, Rathangan Nature Action Group are hosting Éanna Ní Lamhna

 on Saturday, May 23rd at 2 pm in Rathangan Community Centre

The talk is titled: "Giving Nature a Helping Hand - How we can save the world."

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.ie Any queries can be emailed to: rathangan.tidy.towns@gmail.com

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