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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• Kildare Down Syndrome

  seeks volunteers for their early development group

  Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 12 noon

  in Allenwood.

  Also looking for a contract tutor to help facilitate the group. 

  Contact:

  Cassandra Ryan

  Chairperson Kildare Down Syndrome 

  087-626 7894 

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  GAA All Stars
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•  For all children with additional needs
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•  Fun games and activities
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•  Every Friday at 6pm
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•  Round Towers GAA Clubhouse
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•  Contact Gary Kavanagh 085 733 6072 for registration

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 Songs and stories for children as Gaeilge

in Naas Library

at 10.30am on Saturday 14th September, and every two weeks after.

Suitable for pre-school children, a fun way for children (and parents!) to learn a few songs and stories as Gaeilge.

More details are available on www.cilldaralegaeilge.ie or contact caoimhe@cilldaralegaeilge.ie for more information.

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                HIGHDOWNHILL TRACTOR & VINTAGE CAR RUN

 

Sunday 15th SEPTEMBER

       

in aid of Irish Cancer Society

 

              having raised just over €58,500.

 

            Leaving Greenogue at 1pm,  through Newcastle, to Ardclough

 

               returns via Rathcoole to Greenogue.

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Cill Dara le Gaeilge “Club Leabhar”

on the second Tuesday of the month

from 6.45 to 7.45 pm in Naas Library.

The autumn reading list is available on www.cilldaralegaeilge.ie

or contact caoimhe@cilldaralegaeilge.ie for more information.

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Newbridge Family Resource Centre 5K Fun Run 

on Sunday September 22nd.

starting at 10:30am at Newbridge Family Resource Centre,

€18 for adults, €10 for under 18s

Sign up at justrunevents.ie.

First place 18+ winners receive watches from Newbridge Silverware and their name engraved on trophies

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Kildare Memory Walk

September 22nd, at 11am

 

in Moore Abbey Woods, Monasterevin. 

 

The walk is approximately 3km.  

 

Refreshment afterward in the Woodstack Cafe, Moore Abbey Woods.

 

Dogs welcome on the day and will be awarded with a "Taking Part" Rosette and Certificate! 

Please ensure all Dogs are on leashes and all legal guideline adhered to.

 

To register please visit www.memorywalk.ie or call 01 207 3833.

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Round Towers GAA Kildare Town

Sunday 22nd Sept at 11am

Roundtowers GAA Clubhouse

5K Timed Run & 3K Fun Run

Justrunsevents.ie for registration

medals for all participants

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Kildare Branch Spina Bifida.

Charity dance 

in Toughers ballroom Naas

Monday 23rd September

Dancing 8:30-12pm Admission €10

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Ryston Badminton Showcase

for all ages and abilities

To celebrate Kildare Social Inclusion Week,

Friday September 25th.

 7-10pm

games for families and adults, as well as a demonstration game from Badminton Ireland.

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Castledermot Vintage Weekend

 Saturday evening 28th September

Steam and vintage parade

on the Main Street, Castledermot at 7:30pm

Sunday 29th September is Vintage Working day

live music , trade and food stands , dog show, jive dancing competition and more

Gates open at 11am

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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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