Kildare Diary

Kildare Diary

A FREE service to community groups, sports clubs and charities.

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Toughers Business Park, Newhall, Naas 045 409 090

Monday to Friday at 11.20am, 3.20pm, 6.40pm & 8.20pm

Sundays: 8.30am, 11.30am

Send your notice, at least, a week beforehand. 

We will publish it here on receipt, and broadcast it, at least, 3 days before the event. 

Email info@kfmradio.com, with the subject 'Kildare Diary'

Notices published in chronological order!

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KWWSPCA Christmas Gift Cards

Call 087 6803295 or email  kwwspca@gmail.com for more information.

Best wishes for Christmas and the NewYear from all the Animals in the care of the KWWSPCA.

Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals CLG

Registered Charity Number:  CHY 6280

General Helpline:  087 6887136

Dog Helpline/Dog Rehoming:  087 1279835

Cat Helpline/Cat Rehoming/TNR: 089 4588162

Animal Welfare Officer:  086 1751841

Noah's Ark: 086 3413017

Website:  www.kwwspca.ie

Email General:      kwwspca@gmail.com

Email Dog Rehoming:       kwwspcadogrehoming@gmail.com

Email Cat Rehoming:        kwwspcacatrehoming@gmail.com

KWWSPCA Animal Shelter, Oldtown, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare.  W12 EV60.

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Santa Claus is coming to Kilmeague! 

Sunday 15th December at 5pm at the Cross Road in Kilmeague

Visit Santa in his grotto and meet his hard working elves

Don't forget to drop your special letters into Santa's post box.

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Athy Community Family Resource Centre 

Christmas Craft Fayre

Thursday 12th December, 10am to 12pm

Local crafters will be selling their hand-made items.

 Free tea, coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

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The Fire Officers in Leixlip Fire Station

will climb the height of Carrantuohill (1039m) by ladder

Sunday 15th December at 12.30 pm

in aid of Leixlip Arch Club (a voluntary social club for approximately 140 adults with additional needs.

 Any support on the day would be greatly appreciated or on http://gofundme.com

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Athy Musical & Dramatic Society

 Presents ‘While Shepherds Watched’

Tuesday 17th Dec at 7.30pm

St.Michaels Parish Church Athy

 An evening of seasonal songs & music

Tickets are 10 euro and can be purchased from JC Computers, Stanhope Street Athy, or at the door on the night.

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              Scoil Mhuire Community School Clane is hosting a Christmas Carol Service

                    Clane  Parish Church on Thursday December 19th at 7.30pm.

                        Adult Tickets €10  Children and Oaps €5, Under 5's free.

                               Tickets available on the door or in the school.

                              All proceeds in aid of the School Breakfast Club.

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A Christmas Miscellany

in aid of the local branch of St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal

December 20th in Bradburys Tea Rooms, Leinster St., Athy

Local writers and musicians performing their own memories of Christmas

Tickets 10 euro available from Bradburys

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Christmas with friends

 17th annual social day for adults on Christmas day

Newbridge Bible Fellowship church

for those who live alone or couples who would like a Christmas with a difference. 

 We can deliver dinner to your home on Christmas eve.

  With thanks to the Lions Club for funding,  and Seventh catering for preparing the food.

  For more information please contact Anne at 0868042724

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Step Up for Communities in Need This Christmas with the GOAL Mile on Christmas Day!

Johnstown Bridge GAA pitch from 11am-12.30.

Whether you’re walking, running, or simply showing your support, every step you take will help raise vital funds for GOAL’s life-saving humanitarian work.

A family event with all proceeds going to GOAL.

For more information see here https://www.goalmile.org

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 Newbridge Parish Lourdes Fund

 have a 10ft hand crafted tree in the Whitewater Shopping Centre upstairs

They would really appreciate any donations via the QR code to show your support for a very worthy cause.

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Clane and Rathcoffey Parish weekly lotto

 Tuesday night in the Parish Centre, Main Street, Clane, at 8.00pm. 

 Tickets are €2 each and the proceeds are put to good use to support the running of the parish.

  The current jackpot is €10,200 and there are 5 X €50 draws on the tickets each week.

  Tickets can be purchased online at www.claneparish.com/play-lotto or from local community promoters and supporting businesses. 

 

For more details contact out Facebook page or Parish website http://www.claneparish.com.

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Cill Dara le Gaeilge’s new after-school Duplo, Lego, and games club

in conjunction with Eclecticats

Thursdays in Naas Library.

The 1.30 – 2.30 session is suitable for 0-5 year olds and 2.30 – 3.30 sessions for primary school age, but feel free to pop in at any time. There will be games suitable for all ages.

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Kildare Small Jobs

Is a property maintenance service for over 65’s living in county Kildare

€65 for 5 call-outs 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 Alone 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

If you have a query about rent increases, arrears, standards and repairs or ending a tenancy, contact Threshold for advice and support.

Threshold’s freephone helpline Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm at 1800 454 454

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