Kildare Diary
Kildare Diary
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Sundays: 8.30am, 11.30am
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Notices published in chronological order!
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Naas Hospital Choir Gala Concert
in St. Bridget’s Church, the Curragh
This Thursday 1st of June
in recognition of all NGH staff and HSE staff who currently have, or have come through, Breast Cancer.
Two other choirs performing also: The Liffey Choir and HSE Harmonies Choir.
Proceeds to the Oncology and Palliative Care Department of Naas General Hospital & Cuisle Cancer Support, Sallins.
Admission €15.
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Athy Library
Author James Durney will give a presentation on the Athy activists from his new book ‘Stand you now for Ireland’s Cause. A biographical index of Co. Kildare republican activists 1913-23.’
Athy Community Library, Thursday 1 June 1st at 7.00 pm.
All welcome!
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Newbridge Family Resource Centre Men’s Group
Fridays 12-1.30pm
A Comfortable relaxed social space.
Conversation, creative writing, discussion, history, cooking/ baking, learning new things.
We’d love to have you along if you think this might be the group for you.
Contact Claire on 086 770 29 07
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Athy Road Closures This Saturday June 3rd
Due to Triathy
The main Athy to Carlowroad between Athy and Maganey Cross (Three Counties Pub) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 07:45am to 4pm s on Saturday, June 3rd
Emergency access and egress will be maintained at all times
Temporary Road Closure is also required along
- The road between Levitstown and Kilkea (facing Kilkea Castle)
- A section of the R418 between Kilkea and Castledermot
- The road between Mullaghreelan and the Y-junction at Castleroe West;
- The road between the Y-junction at Castleroe West and Beaconstown Cross.
- The Shed Road linking Beaconstown with the R417____________________________________________
Kilcullen St Bridget’s Pitch n' Putt Club
National Matchplay competition in Kikcullen
Commencing with the opening of the Liam Sherry Room and Museum
on Friday evening, June 2nd.
Official opening of the National Matchplay competitions on Sat morning at 8.30am.
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Kilcullen GAA Bingo
Friday Nights 8pm
in Kilcullen GAA clubhouse
Prebook on Eventbrite to reserve your seat or just turn up on the night.
Bingo Bundle €50 for four players
Cash prizes paid out on the spot
Free parking, tuck shop with tea/coffee & snacks available
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Scoil An Linbh Íosa Prosperous PTA
idonate raffle with the top prize of a 3 night stay in Centre Parcs, Longford.
The fundraising money is to go towards and reading programme and bus transport for the school
Closing date is the 16th June.
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Newbridge Family Resource Centre
Table Quiz
Friday, June 2nd,
in the Town Hall, Newbridge
Doors open 6:30, quiz at 7pm.
All money raised will to go towards the Centre’s new extension.
Teams will consist of 5 people per team, at €50 per table.
Contact before the end of May, through Facebook, reception, or Glen on 087 988 8655.
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KWWSPCA Fundraising Day
Thanks to the Management of the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge
A bucket collection will be held during the June Bank Holiday weekend
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th June, between 10.00 and 6.00.
If anyone could spare a couple of hours on any of these three days, call/text Sally on 087 680 3295
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KWWSPCA Bark in the Park.Sunday June 4th.
12pm - 4pm.
Newbridge Linear Park
Simple Dog Agility Trials
Dog Fancy Dress
Waggiest Tail
Dogs who look like their Owners
Children's Treasure Hunt
Cake Stall
Raffle
Admission: Free
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Barrowhouse & Killeen Charity Tractor & Vintage Run
Sunday June 4th,
leaving Farrells Bar at 1.30,
returning for live music & refreshments.
Prizes for Best Vintage Tractor, Best Modern Tractor & Best Turn Out on the day.
All proceeds to Athy Carmelite Pilgrimage to Lourdes
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Ballyteague GFC Country Fair and Family Fun Day sponsored by Callan Skips.takes place on Sunday June 4th from 1-5pm.There will be a BBQ, kids face painting and bouncing castles, wheel of fortune, craft sellers and Ballyteague Fittest Family competition.Entry is €5 per car, and it's set to be a great family day out.Check out Ballyteague GFC Country Fair and Family Fun Day on Instagram and Facebook for more information._____________________________________________
Run for Eve- VHI Mini Marathon Sarcoma Cancer, Ireland
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In memory of Celbridge’s Eve McMahon, who passed in June 2022 in her very early 20’s
As Eve’s one-year anniversary approaches, friends have decided to run the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in her memory.
A GoFundMe page will raise funds in support Sarcoma Cancer Ireland the only non-profit organisation in the Republic that exclusively supports sarcoma patients.
Find out all about Eve on https://www.gofundme.com/f/run-for-eve-vhi-mini-marathon-sarcoma-cancer-ire?member=26984867&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
Donate on https://gofund.me/5f2ae7d1
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Kildare Town's Local History Group
June Talk
"The Guinness Story - The Family, The Business and The Black Stuff"
with Dr. Edward Bourke, Diageo, St James's Gate
Wednesday 7th June 2023
in Kildare Education Support Centre (The Old Parochial House), Friary Road, Kildare TownTalk begins at 8pm ... with light refreshments served from 7.15pm.
Further information contact Joseph Con Nelly 086 168 62 36
All Welcome!
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Gaelic for Mothers and Others
in Maynooth GAA
Every Wednesday, 7.45pm-8.45pm
Open to all women in Maynooth to come along for fitness and fun!New members welcome!
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Charity Céili
with the TULLA CEILI BAND
Sunday, June 11th, 3 to 6pm
in Allenwood GAA Hall
Admission €15
FREE RAFFLE ON THE NIGHT
REFRESHMENTS SERVED
PROCEEDS GOING TO BREAST CANCER IRELAND
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Kildare Small Jobs
Is a property maintenance service for over 65’s living in county Kildare
€65 for 5 callouts 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 may be experiencing loneliness.
If you have a spare hour to volunteer, or if you require support from ALONE,
Visit www.alone.ie or call us on 0818 222 024.
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MABS
Outreach clinic in the Athy Community and Family Resource Centre
Woodstock Street, Athy
Every Thursday, 10am to 12.30pm.
_________________________________________________Threshold
Renters, if you are experiencing difficulties in renting your home, Threshold continues to provide free, independent, and confidential advice and support to individuals and families via our new webchat service
Available on threshold.ie or our freephone helpline which is 1800 454 454.
If you have a query about rent increases, arrears, standards and repairs or ending a tenancy, contact Threshold for advice and support.
Threshold’s webchat operates Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm via threshold.ie.
Threshold’s freephone helpline Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm at 1800 454 454
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