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 6.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 6.40pm & 8.30pm.

Weekends: 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 6.30pm.

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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Teach Tearmainn, Kildare town

Women's Refuge

Working to end domestic violence

Support, information, short-term accommodation for women and children victims

Phone: 045 527 584

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ALONE

is looking for Volunteers in SOUTH KILDARE AND WEST WICKLOW

If you've a couple of hours a week to visit or call an older person in your area, please visit alone.ie/volunteers

or contact Rachael, Support Coordinator on 086 0616539 during office hours

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'A Rathasker Ramble ', a walk on the rural extent of the Rathasker Road.

Hosted by Naas Local History Group.

June 18, Thursday, 7pm - meet at Rathasker Lane estate

Please wear high viz.

All welcome.

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Dr Frances Nolan will deliver a lecture

on the History of National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing in Ireland

at Punchestown Racecourse

Thursday 11th June at 7.00pm.

All Welcome!

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Kilcullen GAA Clubhouse

Every Friday night - Bingo is back !

At Kilcullen GAA Clubhouse, R56 YX81

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The Bumblebee Charity

Eddie Jordan road trip from Barberstown Castle, Straffan

Free event on Friday, 12th June from 9am to 10am .

in support of the 'Little Blue Heroes' a charity that helps children with serious illnesses

Come along to see an incredible lineup of 100 supercars up close — including Ferrari - 812 Competizione, Lamborghini - SVJ's Aventadors, McLaren - 765LT, Porsche - GT3's, GTR's and Audi - R8's Rs6 Rs4, to name just a few!

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SAFE TALK TRAINING

SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 9.30 – 1pm

in Clogherinkoe GAA Clubhouse.

This free 3.5-hour suicide prevention programme helps people learn how to recognise when someone might be struggling with suicidal thoughts and how to connect them with the right support services.

Talking about mental health saves lives.

Booking essential.

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Athgarvan GAA & LGFA Community Fun Run

Saturday, 13th June at 10am.

10K, 5K, or the new Kids 1K Dash for ages 7–12.

All abilities are welcome, from experienced runners to families and walkers.

Enter now on Pop Up Races here

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Straffan Community Market and Car Boot Sale

Saturday morning, the 13th of June, from 08.45 to 12.30.

Over 70 stalls selling a huge variety of products at bargain prices.

Free admission and all welcome.

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PopUpArt Newbridge

the voluntary community focused initiative which supports Kildare Connected Artists

Summer exhibition until the 28th June.

Find them on the first floor in the Whitewater Shopping Centre

Open Friday to Sunday's 11am – 5.30pm

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Kill Musical & Dramatic Society

performing a play The Loves of Cass Maguire,

in The Dew Drop Kill

on the 16th June for 4 nights

and

in The Moat Theatre

on Tuesday the 23rd June.

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Palestinian Solidarity Community Groups in Ireland

are calling people to join in Solidarity with the People of Palestine and walk in Hope to the top of the nearest Hill or Mountain and raise Flags or Banners

at 4:30am Sunrise time

on morning of Sun 21 June

The main Kildare location is on the Rath at Mullaghmore, in the area of Ballitore.

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Johnstown Family Fun Day

Sunday, June 21st 2.00pm - 5.30pm in Johnstown Village.

Afternoon full of fun for all ages, with bouncy castles, face painting, live music and games.

There will be a number of stalls featuring arts & crafts, along with sweet treats.

Please note, not all vendors can accept card.

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A special night of music

with the Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir and the Liffey Choir with Lorraine Nolan.

Sunday 21st June at 7:30pm

Church of Our Lady and St. Joseph, Prosperous.

Tickets at €25 are available at link

Tickets also available to buy at the Church after weekend Masses.

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Fundraising Piano Concert for Pieta House

by local musician Joseph Hong and some of his students

Christ Church, Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Saturday, 4th July • 8 PM - 9:15 PM

Proceeds from the concert will go to Pieta House
to support their vital work in suicide and self-harm prevention.

Tickets at €20 are available here. Free admission for under 12.

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Rathcoffey native Gavin Reilly organising it in thanks for the support he received during his cancer journey and to give back to those who provide such a service.

All proceeds donated to the Irish Cancer Society and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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Kilcock & Newtown Parish and Cooleragh Staplestown Parish

Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Mon, 5th Oct. for 4 nights,

Contact the Parish office info@kilcockandnewtownparish.ie for cost details

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