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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Naas Flower and Garden Club 

Thursday 24th April at 7.30pm

Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas.

Flower demonstration by Sandra Jackson AOIFA

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.  

Thursday 24th April from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

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

For further information please contact Anne at Older Voices Kildare M: 0864411255

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Ardclough GAA are holding a Punchestown Preview Evening

 in Ardclough GAA Club House on Saturday 26th April @ 8pm.

 The panel on the night will be:

Kevin O'Ryan, Ruby Walsh, Ian 'Busty' Amond, Fran Berry and Bryan Cooper. 

 Admission €25.

 There will be music in the lounge after the event by Sean Reddy.

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The Kildare GAA Masters 

Recruiting Hurlers and Footballers for the upcoming 2025 campaigns.

Players must be aged 40 or above.

If you still dream of wearing the Kildare jersey , contact Noel @ 086 608 4703, 

Email secretary at kildaremasters@gmail.com or send a message to any of their Social Media platforms

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Our artist will also be doing Pet Pawtraits of your pet – bring a photograph and she will be able to paint a portrait for you .

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'Walking Sunday'

Sunday 27 April, 

2.00 – 4.00 

at Punchestown Racecourse

Dogs are very welcome if they are on leads.

Coffee and icecream stalls, dog treats, music, raffle and KWWSPCA information stall

For more information, please call Sally on 087 6803295

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Next meeting of the Curragh Local History Group

Taking place at 8.00pm on Tuesday 29th April 2025

 in Suncroft Community Centre

 Kilcullen historian Mary Orford will talk on Jubilee Nurses The Art of Nursing and the Hardship of Fundraising.

  All are welcome.

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Official Opening of Clane Children’s Grief Space

 on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:00am

in the presence of Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, and Sister Helen Culhane, founder of the Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick.

The Grief Space will deliver a safe and supportive service for children and young people who have experienced grief and loss.

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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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Scoil Bhride Kill 6th year students are continuing their Acts of Kindness

as part of their Confirmation Challenge with a Bake Sale at the school on

Friday May 2nd

in aid of Barrettstown. Lots of fun & entertainment with DJs. Your support is appreciated.

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Auction for Hope | Mary's Meals Ireland

Mary's Meals Ireland, a branch of the international award-winning charity provides school meals to children in some of the most impoverished communities in the world.

Auction for Hope to raise funds for schools in sub-Saharan Africa, 

2.30pm on 3rd May 

in the Aula Maxima in Maynooth university.  

All are welcome to attend and this event is free.

Among the auction items are football and rugby jerseys (Lionel Messi. Ronaldo, Anthony Foley, the Irish Soccer and Donegal teams etc) and some items donated by Irish celebrities.  

Please take a look at the auction catalogue on our website:

Celebrating 20 years of Mary's Meals Ireland.  a special luncheon at Pugin Hall, Maynooth, on Saturday 3 May, 2at 1pm.You can get tickets for the luncheon by following the link or scanning the QR code below. www.marysmeals.ie

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Kildare Steiner School Spring Festival

Saturday, 10th May, from 11AM to 5PM

featuring Fiarock, a lively Irish music band, along with workshops,

handmade crafts, wholesome food, and a strong sense of community

Tickets available at

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kssspringfestival/1658707

We are also thrilled to invite you to take part in our Spring Raffle, with over €4,000 in incredible prizes generously donated by supporters of our school.
Every ticket sold helps secure the future of Kildare Steiner School

https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/KSSpring

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Insight Theatre Celbridge presents Dublin by Lamplight, a play by Michael West, directed by Helena Stout and Pete Butler.

Set in Dublin in 1904, this witty production highlights the lurid and comical world of actors, drunks, dodgers and thieves.

The play runs from Wednesday May 7th to Saturday May 10th

and from Tuesday May 13th to Saturday May 17th

 upstairs in the Kildrought Lounge Celbridge.

 Tickets are available through email at insightcelbridge@gmail.com 

or by text at 089 2694894

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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,

Monday 2nd June.

Email trinajunefest@gmail.com 

OR message June Fest via their FB page

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The County Kildare Orchestra

Performance of John Williams’ Star Wars score alongside Gustav Holst’s The Planets 

Sunday, June 8th, 

Dreamland Ballroom,Athy

in aid of The Lions Club, supporting vital community initiatives.

Conducted by Lorcan Daly, the 70-member orchestra promises an unforgettable musical experience,

Doors open at 4pm, with the concert commencing at 5pm.

Tickets  between €12.50 and €25, 

Proceeds will support the Lions Club of Athy, work within the community.

For tickets , visit Eventbrite

Inquiries, Please Contact: Linda Byrne 086 895 5787;Colm Walsh087 986 6217

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Holy Child School Naas

Family Fun 5K Run / Walk fundraiser

At Punchestown Racecourse 22nd June

The 5k event open to the local community, family and friends. 

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Athy Town walking group

 meet every Wednesday evening at Athy Court House for 7.20pm. 

The walks are around the town of Athy, for approximately 1 hour,

 walks are free, friendly and all are welcome.

 Great way to make new friends and explore the lovely town of Athy.

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Kildare Carmelite Lourdes fund

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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