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Notices published in chronological order!

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 Naas Under 12’s Mol an Óige Camogie Blitz

 Saturday 16th August 

in Naas GAA Club 

10am - 3pm.

12 teams from 9 counties taking part.

Please come down and support the girls. 

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                                      Mac and Norman Vintage Tractor Rally

in aid of the Irish Cancer Society

Sunday, 17th August

marking the rally’s 23rd birthday!

Registration from 11.30 am in Sully’s yard,

vehicles leaving the yard at 1 pm.

Refreshments served afterwards and auction around 2.30 to 2.45 pm

Information from Ann 087-981 0555 or Trish 087-350 3494 (Trish

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Public meeting

to discuss plant for industrial Biomethane plant next to Castledermot, @ Ballyvass. 

Wednesday, 20th of August, at 8pm

in

Castledermot Community Centre

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Athy Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Athy Town Promoters,

Moonlight Bat Walk & Talk.

With Anna Collins of Kildare Bat Group

Wednesday 20 August from 8.40pm

Meeting Point Barrow Quay, Emily Square, beside the Boats

Celebrate Heritage Week with an enchanting evening stroll along Athy's scenic waterways.

Contact Patricia Berry 086 847 0232 pberry@kildarecoco.ie for more information

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To celebrate Heritage week,

local Lacemaker, Christina Kearney, will be demonstrating Borris Lace and Clare Embroidery

At Celbridge Library

Wednesday 20th August from 2-4pm

There will also be a pop up exhibition of other Irish laces.

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Boat Building Workshop / Ceardlann Tógála Bád 

Wednesday, 20th August 

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Naas Harbour / Cuan Nás na Ríogh

Join us at Naas Harbour for a hands-on, creative afternoon where participants will build model boats from recycled materials, followed by a fun boat race!

The workshop is suitable for all ages and encourages teamwork, environmental awareness, and community engagement.

The event will also include interactive talks on the history of boats on the Grand Canal, offering a fascinating glimpse into Naas’s rich industrial and cultural heritage.

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Athy Young at Heart – Bingo 🎉

will now take place on the 2nd and last Thursday of each month,

starting from 14th August,at the usual venue. Start time 7:30 PM.

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent collections and to all our amazing volunteers 

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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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"Don't drop the books"

Talk on the 120th anniversary of the first public library in Naas 1905

Naas Library and Cultural Centre

Town Hall, Naas

W91 E1RT

21 August, 7pm - 8pm

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Admission: Free
Family friendly: Yes
More Info: eolas@cilldaralegaeilge.ie

Brontë Celebrations for Heritage Week.

The Kildare premier of a new film on the Irish Brontë saga entitled Prenuptial Politics at the Brontë Parsonage at Haworth.

In 1854 the author, Charlotte Brontë married her father’s former Curate, Banagher-man, Arthur Bell Nicholls. Arthur’s proposal of marriage was made on the 13th of December 1852.  The Reverend Patrick Brontë was enraged that a low-paid Curate had the audacity to suggest a liaison with his famous daughter. To make matters worse, he was Irish.

This film will be shown at Celbridge Community Library

Thursday 21st of August at 6.30 pm.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome and there will be a questions and answers session afterwards.

Further information: drmaebhoregan@gmail.com 

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Cuan Mhuire Concert

in aid of Our Ladys Drug Unit.

Featuring Kildare Ballad Group The Druids

in Cuan Mhuire, Athy

August 27th at 7pm

€10 per ticket from the Cuan Mhuire Garden Centre or at the Door

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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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Kill History Group

Monday 18th August: “The Seven churches of Ardclough”

with Bridie Maughan

       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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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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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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