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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The Curragh Local History Group

next talk at 8.00pm on Tuesday 25th March 2025

in Suncroft Community Centre

Guest historian Paul Tyrrell will speak on the Dublin & Blessington Steam Tram 1888-1932

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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. 

Thursday 27th March from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

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

For further information please contact Older Voices Kildare 086 44 11 255

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Naas Flower and Garden Club 

Thursday 27th March at 7.30pm 

in Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas.

Garden Talk by T.J.Maher Pathanna Garden

Visitors welcome; €8 with refreshments. 

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Ambit Financial Services 11th annual coffee morning supporting Daffodil Day

 At their office, Unit K3, M7 Business Park, Newhall Naas. (W91KV81)

on Friday 28th March from 10am to 2pm.

All welcome to support Daffodil Day, enjoy a cuppa and the best scones ever.

All funds go directly to the Irish Cancer Society.

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Alongside the Zumba, there will also be a PopUp Thrift Shop and KWR volunteers will be available at the event to share more about our work.

 If you'd like to donate lightly used clothes, books or other saleable items in good condition, please drop your donations to Kildare Wildlife Rescue any day this week between 9am-5pm.
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Kill Celtic are holding a memorial day on 30th March to honour Dáire Plunkett

 This event will take place at Kill Celtic FC from 11am – 1.30pm

Kill Celtic will be revealing a bench and plaque in honour of Dáire and will also be renaming the small sided pitches to the Dáire Plunkett pitches.

A medical team will be in attendance from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to provide information on the importance of donating platelets to young children battling cancer.

The event will consist of two fun filled 11 a side friendly games between Kill Celtic and Sallins Celtic.

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Naas Local History Group 

"Ladies Day at Punchestown through the years"

Tuesday, 1st April, 8pm, Town House Hotel, Naas.

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All proceeds from the event to the RNLI’s vital work in saving lives at sea.

For further detail please contact Dee 086 825 24 55 or Pat 087 223 65 30

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Holy Family Girls Secondary School,Newbridge

 Annual fundraising event 

10th of April at 8pm

in Johnsons Liffey Arms, Main Street, Newbridge

To raise funds for teaching and learning,  IT equipment and flooring for gym hall

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Incognito art sale in aid of Jack and Jill Foundation

 This year’s incognito online art sale takes place on Wednesday, April 16, from 8am. The mystery sale sees 32 Kildare artists taking part to raise funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation which supports 33 local families.

View the collection now at www.incognito.ie

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National Learning Network Training Centre  

  Open Information Day

Wednesday 30 April from 11am to 1pm 

in the Unit 1 Naas Town Centre

Come and visit to get information about FREE TRAINING COURSES

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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 CARMELITE LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 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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