Kildare Diary

Kildare Diary

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

Sponsored by Glenngorey Pumps, Water Pumps, Water Treatment & Sewage Treatment

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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St Michael's branch of O.N.E, Athy

Coffee morning in Bradburys, Leinster St., Athy

Thursday 5th of December from 10 am

All proceeds go to support homeless veterans.

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St. Michael's Boxing Club, hosting Athy's first Box Cup event bringing schoolboys and schoolgirls from all over Ireland and the UK to Athy

Friday, from 5pm; Saturday 4pm, Sunday 12 noon.

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KWWSPCA Pet Paw-traits

Resident volunteer artist (Art Defrosted) uses a photograph of your pet and produces a really amazing, personalized A5 sized portrait, or a hanging ornament for your Christmas tree.

All portraits are presented in a handsome black folder in a cellophane envelope. 

Last orders taken on 10 December. 

WhatsApp 086 3413017 or email kwwspca@gmail.com for more information.

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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Newbridge Kildare Lions Club

Online Auction to Spread Christmas Cheer

This Christmas, the Newbridge Kildare Lions Club is inviting the community to join in spreading Christmas cheer by taking part in our exciting online auction!

• Tour of Coolmore for 4 People
• Tour of Kildangan Stud for 5 people.

Auction closes Dec 14th.

The auction will raise crucial funds for our annual local Christmas food appeal, ensuring that families in need receive the support they deserve during this festive and challenging time for so many.

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Santa Claus is coming to Kilmeague! 

Sunday 8th 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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The Gaelscoil Átha Í

Open Night Tuesday the 10th of December from 6-7:30pm.

Enrolment for the school year 2025-2026 is now open for junior infants starting school.

Please see our website https://www.gaelscoilathai.com/

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The Liffey Choir

 Christmas concert in the Riverbank Arts Centre Newbridge

Wednesday 11th December 8pm

Special guests Naas Hospital choir 

and Camphill Choir. 

Lorraine Nolan will also perform a couple of songs herself. 

Tickets can be bought online €20

Raffle with all proceeds going to Newbridge Meals on Wheels.

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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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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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