Kildare Diary

Cill Dara le Gaeilge

Wednesday 13th May at 18.00 Fighting Words will be hosting a writing workshop for adult learners of Irish. Free entrance.

On Wednesday mornings the new Parent and Children (Tuistí agus Lapadán) group for those wanting to use cúpla focal with their children takes place in Ballycane community centre from 10.00 to 11.30.

From Sunday May 17th  for 4 weeks there will be fun GAA-based sessions for under-5s taking place in the hall in Naas GAA clubhouse. Sessions for 18 months to 3 years are from 9.30 – 10.15, and for 3 to 5 years from 10.20 to 11.15.

For more details on any of the above check out www.cilldaralegaeilge.ie or email caoimhe@cilldaralegaeilge.ie 

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Insight Theatre Celbridge

presents a series of one act plays including "The Good Father", "Lone Star" and "Her big chance".

The play runs from Wednesday May 13th 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 

Talk  on Larry Stanley, Kildare footballer and high-jumping king.

Thursday, May 14th, at 8:00 pm

in Teach Diarmada, Main Road, Castledermot.

 

Tour of Balitore, guided by Author and Broadcaster John MacKenna

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 opens on Thursday 14th May and will run 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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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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To celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026, Rathangan Nature Action Group is hosting Éanna Ní Lamhna

 on Saturday, May 23rd at 2 pm in Rathangan Community Centre

The talk is titled: "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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