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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Castledermot Local History Group 

Saturday, May 16th, at 12:00 midday

Meet at the old library at Mary Leadbeater House.

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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 from Saturday 16th May 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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The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is holding the Incognito secret art sale—in which the artist remains top secret until after the deal is done.

 Taking place on Wednesday May 20th.

 There are almost 2,000 original postcard artworks up for grabs at a cost of €75 each.

 The collection can now be viewed at here

 The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation supports 39 families in Kildare.

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Athy Cancer Support Group

The second meeting of the peer support group will take place

 on Friday May 22nd in the Athy Youth Café Eircode R14 PV02

from 11am until 1pm.

If you would like to pop in for a coffee and a chat, please feel free to join us.

This morning is open to all living with or supporting someone with Cancer

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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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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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