Kildare Diary

Kildare Diary

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

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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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Cill Dara Golf Club

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Maganey Community Group

  Litter Pick on Saturday 22nd February.

Please drop your litter bags at Levitstown Hall carpark by 5pm Saturday.

Levitstown Hall will be open from 2-4pm for tea and cakes.'

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Art Exhibition of Maynooth artist Antoon Knaap, creator of the mural at Maynooth Train station.

Sunday 23rd February 1pm to 4pm

 Sarah Breslin Wellness Unit K4 Maynooth Business Campus Maynooth Kildare W23C8P5 

10% of art sales on the day go to Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.

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Naas Local History Group 

Annual Dinner 

Sunday, 23rd February, 2.30pm

in Lawlor's Hotel, Naas

Price: €40 per person

Book by contacting Rose McCabe on 087 632 4094

or

email naaslocalhistorygroup@gmail.com 

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Homeless Outreach Clinics

Kildare County Council is facilitating monthly drop-in clinics throughout the county to provide information about homelessness supports that are available.

24th of February- Curragh Family Resource Centre R56 EH93 10am – 12pm.

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Newbridge Men’s Shed

Information meeting

Monday 24th Feb at 11am

in the Family Resource Centre, Dara Park. Eircode W12 PX65.

All are welcome.

For further information call FRC reception on 045/ 438173

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 Curragh Local History Group 

Next meeting at 8.00pm

 Tuesday 25th February 2025 at Suncroft Community Center.

 Guest historian James Durney on the Kildare connection to the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939

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Cill Dara le Gaeilge i new series of Irish classes for parents/guardians called "Tús Maith"!

  Online classes will start on 25/02/25. 

Two levels available, "complete beginners" fand "people with "cúpla focal"

More details on www.cilldaralegaeilge.ie 

or contact sarah@cilldaralegaeilge.ie .

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Curragh Community College 

Presents 'Legally Blonde' (based on the popular film).

Cast and crew of almost 60 students 

26th and 27th of February

in The Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge

Tickets from the Riverbank or the school

More information  here

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Naas Flower and Garden Club 

Thursday 27th February.

at 7.30pm in Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas.

Demonstration by Brenda Joyce AOIFA

"Spring is in the Air"

Visitors welcome €8 with refreshments. 

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Kildare Dementia Café

A welcoming space for people living with dementia and their families and friends to have a cup of tea and a chat.  This month’s Café will take place on

Thursday 27th February from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Kildare Community Development Centre (Old Presentation Convent), R51 RF 88

For further information please contact Older Voices Kildare on 0864411255

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Put some BIG LOVE in your heart and join us

SUSO Gospel Choir – A 70-piece gospel powerhouse with standout performances at the 3Arena & Forest Fest.

SUSO HarMammies Choir – A sisterhood of 30+ moms delivering harmonies, medleys, and mashups that will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.

SUSO Enfield Community Choir – One of the newest gems from Speak Up Sing Out, brimming with joy and musical passion.

Etcetera Community Choir – A choir with heart, Etcetera brings passion and community spirit to every note. Its members include parents, staff, and friends of North Kildare Educate Together National School in Celbridge.

Tickets: Adults €16.50 | Children €11.50

https://bit.ly/4g7cPCH

All proceeds go to Little Way Cancer Support Centre Clane, helping cancer patients and their loved ones since 2003.

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KWWSPCA

Book Sale

In Kilcullen Town Hall

28th Feb & 1st March

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HOPE’s second Fashion Show 

Lawlor’s Hotel on Friday 7th March from 12.30pm

Mandy Maher  (Catwalk Model Agency) 

Guests will be greeted at 12:30pm with a sparkling prosecco reception, followed by a 3 course lunch with wine.

All funds raised will go directly towards  HOPE’s vital protection, education, healthcare and vocational training programmes in Kolkata.

To book your ticket, visit hopeladieslunchfashionshow.eventbrite.ie, or email sheila@hopefoundation.ie.

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Clogherinkoe GFC Fundraiser

with Broadford GAA, Broadford camogie, Balyna boys and ladies football

Film awards night 

March 15th in Johnstown House. 

Funds towards pitch upgrade

Details at
ttps://clogherinkoe.kildare.gaa.ie/the-oskars-2025/

and on Clogherinkoe GFC Facebook page

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Seachtain na Gaeilge (1-17 March)

  Cill Dara le Gaeilge have prepared a full programme of events in conjunction with Sult na Sollán for the Naas/Sallins area. There will be events for young and old with all levels of Irish 

www.cilldaralegaeilge.ie or contact sarah@cilldaralegaeilge.ie for more information

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Looking for something different to do this St Patrick's Day?

The Duck Race is back in Kilcock Harbour from 2.45 pm.

Cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd ducks. 

Ducks will be on sale outside Supervalu, Kilcock on Saturday 15th March from 10 am, for €5 each, with proceeds in aid of voluntary social clubs for people with additional needs. 

For further information feel free to contact us at northkildarearchclub@gmail.com

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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 on Monday 2nd June.

Email trinajunefest@gmail.com 

OR send a message to June Fest via their FB page

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Holy Child School Naas

Family Fun 5K Run / Walk fundraiser

At Punchestown Racecourse 22nd June

The 5K event will be open to the entire local community, family and friends. 

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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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Anne Street Community House,

4 Anne St.Prosperous

Parent & Toddler group every Tuesday from 10am - 12noon

Mind & Body Wellness Gentle Exercises on Thursday Mornings from 10 am - 11am

Age Friendly Lunches on Thursdays , followed by a game of Bingo from 1pm

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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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