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Kildare Diary

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Notices published in chronological order!

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

 introduces new Young Onset Dementia Activity Club

Each Thursday from 10am to 12pm. 

 in the Luisne Centre, McAuley Place, Sallins Road,

 Naas West, W91 D62E.

For further information, please contact:

Annemarie Kett on 087 705 9366 or Martina Abbey on 087 494 3807

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Kildare Dementia Café

The Dementia Cafe gathers on the last Thursday of every month from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

at Kildare Community Development Centre (Old Presentation Convent), R51 RF88

 It is a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their families and friends to have a cup of tea and a chat

 Each month there is a short talk given by a guest speaker.  . For any queries please contact Anne 086 441 1255

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Introductory Course on Philosophy & Meditation

A 10-week course, focusing on how to live our lives more truly and happily

Commence in The Rathaskar Room, McAuley Place, Naas, W91 D62E,

at 7.30pm on Thursday 18thSeptember 

Full details of the Course and Registration at ww.practicalphilosophy.ie

or phone 01 660 3788 or email info@practicalphilosophy.ie 

Only €10 for Term!

Open to all and no previous knowledge of the subject is necessary – everyone is welcome! 

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Garraí na Leanaí is a forest school workshop for preschoolers 2-5 brought to you by Cill Dara le Gaeilge and Dúlra Forest School.

 The 6 week term will be starting Thursday 18th September at 10.30

 in Luisne Gardens, McAuley Place.

 Sessions will include nature walks, storytelling, crafts, songs and music

and will incorporate a mix of Irish and English that will be suitable for all families, including those with little or no Irish.

For more details and registration see here

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‘Irelands Uncrowned Kings’

The lives of the FitzGerald family who would become one of the foremost Anglo-Irish families in Ireland.

by Alan Cleary and Katherine Colthurst

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Coill Dubh Camogie Club are running a relay walk

 Saturday 20th September

 in St Kevins Gaa Staplestown. 

 We start at 7am till 7pm in aid of Alzheimer’s Society Ireland. 

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Monasterevan Credit Union

To celebrate 50 years of service

a day of celebration

on Saturday 20 September in Monasterevin Community Centre.

All volunteers and members are invited for refreshments

Doors open at 3.00pm.

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Kill History Group

       Friday 19th September:   Walk and Talk around Kill village

Part of “Culture Night”, will start in the car park beside St Brigid’s church at 7 pm]

Monday 22nd September: ‘My Life in Ruins’, with Con Brogan

 All meetings take place in the Parish Meeting Room at 8.00 p.m.

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Straffan Market

 Saturday September 20th is our second-last Market and Car Boot Sale of the season.

This is a special event in aid of our superstar swimmer Eoghan Ashe, and the Irish Downs Syndrome swimming team.

They are competing in the European Championships in Portugal next month and your support on Saturday will be much appreciated

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The Annual Pilgrimage at Fr. Moore’s Well

 Sunday 21st September from 1 to 4 pm

Michael and Ann Forde will be in attendance with Fr. Moore’s Hat (weather permitting)

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Join The Alzheimer Society of Ireland for our Memory Walk

in  Moore Abbey Forest, Gorteenoona, Monasterevin

Sunday, 21st September, 11:30 AM

Raise vital funds for dementia supports and services.

Register today! Call 01 207 38 33

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Allenwood Community Group

Public meeting in Glennons function room 

On Monday 22nd September @ 8pm.

Councillors from the Clane area are invited to attend.

Agenda, Traffic lights, School Grounds, Sewage, Etc.

All are welcome .

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Naas Photography group

 is having an open night on the 23rd of September 2025

 at 7.30pm in the Luisne Centre, McAuley Place.

Light Refreshments on the evening.

The club meets fortnightly for presentations, practical hands-on photography events, trips away and more.

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Kildare Carmelite Lourdes fund

Sep 24th to Sept. 29th 

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

Contact: Esther 087 673 2848

                Martin 087 255 3582

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Unfortunately, due to the bad weather on Sunday 14th, the KWWSPCA Annual Wag & Bone Dog Show has been postponed to Sunday, 28 September.

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The Kildare Age Friendly Roadshow 

for anyone over 55 in Kildare.

30 exhibition stands and guest speakers such as Family Carers Ireland, Mental Health Ireland, MABS, Health Insurance, ALONE and much more.

This year’s theme is Ageing and Caring- Who Cares for the older Carer?

Wednesday October 1st

at the Osprey Hotel Naas 

from 9.30 am until 3pm including Free lunch.

Free Event:  To book, call Carmel Cashin on 087 721 2966 or Jacinta McPartlin on 045 980 371

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Monasterevin St Patrick’s Day Festival Committee, 

Fundraiser Details:
Event Name: THE CUBE
Date & Time: Saturday, 11th of October 2025 @ 7 pm
Location: The Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge

Brief Description :  “The Cube” , inspired by the popular tv game show, which challenges participants to complete seemingly simple tasks within a high pressure environment known as “The Cube”.

We are looking for contestants!

087367 00 39 or monasterevinstpatricksfestival@gmail.com 

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