Kildare Diary

Insight Theatre Celbridge

presents a series of one act plays including "The Good Father", "Lone Star" and "Her big chance".

to Saturday May 16th and from Tuesday May 19th to Saturday May 23rd

 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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PopUpArt Newbridge

the voluntary community focused initiative which supports Kildare Connected  Artists

are happy to announce that their Summer exhibition  until the 28th June.

This exhibition will run in conjunction to the June Fest.

You can find them on the first floor in the Whitewater Shopping Centre and they will be open every weekend until 28th June , Friday to Sunday's 11am – 5.30pm

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New Facebook group for people/parents affected by Kidney disease.

Hoping to build a community who can help each other.  

Link :  here

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A celebration of nature

Naas Library to Friday 22nd May

Explore the world of Kildare’s wildlife with this exhibit of framed images by local Naas photographer Tony McLoughlin.

Free admission, all welcome

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The exhibition will be running in Kildare Town Library throughout May to mark World MS day on May 30th.

The My Shadow - Living with MS exhibition is a collection of art pieces that represent the artists personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis. It's aim is to raise awareness of the disease and highlight some of the difficulties faced by people living with disability within our community.

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Suncroft Community Centre

Social Dance Nigh, Friday, 22nd Mayat Toughers

Music by Declan Aunger, dancing from 8.30 to 11.30

Admission 10 euro

Tickets can be bought at the door or at Shop in the Village 

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To celebrate Biodiversity Week

Rathangan Nature Action Group is hosting Éanna Ní Lamhna

Saturday, May 23rd at 2 pm in Rathangan Community Centre

 "Giving Nature a Helping Hand - How we can save the world."

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.ie 

Any queries can be emailed to: rathangan.tidy.towns@gmail.com

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LEIXLIP HISTORY CLUB

Seamus Kelly Talk

Leixlip's Nicholas Dempsey and his alleged encounter with Lord Edward Fitzgerald' on Leixlip Bridge in 1798.

Thursday 28th MAY,  7.00pm in LEIXLIP Library.

All Welcome!

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Newbridge Family Resource Centre

will hold their table quiz, as part of June Fest 2026

 on May 29th in Newbridge Town Hall.

 Doors open at 6:30, quiz 7 till 9. Table of 4 €40, great raffle on the night also.

 To book a table or for any info check our face book page or contact the centre on 045 438173

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Suncroft Art Exhibition

Friday 29th May – opening reception from 7pm - 9.30pm

Saturday 30th May – open from 10am - 12.30pm

At Suncroft Community Complex

All welcome!

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 The Cill Dara Old Vehicles Club are hosting

 the annual Gordon Bennett “Control Stop Over”

On Sunday, 31st May 2026 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
In The Square, Kildare Town – cars arriving from 14.00 PM

This is a free event, with over 100 classic cars on display, Music, Irish Dancers, and access to the Cathedral grounds! 

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South Kildare Beekeepers Association

Are inviting anyone with an interest in climate change to attend a talk by our guest speaker, John Sweeney from Maynooth University.

On Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 7.30pm
At the Church of Ireland community centre, Athy 

Could interested persons please email the SKBA at info@southkildarebeekeepers.org and let us know you'll attend
 

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