Kildare Diary

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

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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. 

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Run for Eve- VHI Mini Marathon Sarcoma Cancer, Ireland

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 Town

Talk 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.
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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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