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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Charity Dance

In aid of Kildare branch Spina Bifida

At toughers Ballroom Naas.

Monday 25th  September

Music by DJ Billy & Andy Feery  dancing 8:30-12

Adm €10

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St. Laurences GAA Set Dancing

Every Weds

8.30pm-10.30pm

All Welcome!

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Naas Flower and Garden Club Meeting

on 28th September at 7.45pm

at Care of the Aged Centre, Naas(Beside Fire Station)

Demonstration by Janet Maddock AOIFA.

Theme "The Golden Hues of Autumn". 

We welcome visitors, new and past members to join us. Admission €8. 

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St. Conleth's Community College

will open its doors to all current 6th class pupils and their parents

Thursday 28th of September from 5:30 - 7:30pm.  

On the Evening pupils and parents will have an opportunity to learn about their exciting new subjects, see the classrooms, ask questions from teachers, and experience the positive learning environment in the school.

For further details please see our website (www.stconlethscc.ie) or email admin@stconlethcc365.ie.

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Kilcock Art Exhibition

‘Endangered’

by Kildare native, Mary McGrath, M.A. Fellow of the International Institute of Conservation & Artist.

An art exhibition of paintings and original prints dealing with biodiversity,

at Kilcock Art Gallery

September 30th to October 21st.

An oak sapling will be planted for every artwork sold in this exhibition.

Visit: https://kilcockartgallery.ie/ and http://www.marymcgrath.ie/ 

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Tales and Tastes from the Bog

Free Art & ecology workshop for Adults and Children

in the Old Schoolhouse, Rathangan

Sunday October 1st., 2pm-5pm

Workshops by artists from Kildare, Carlow. and Meath.

See Creative Rathangan Meitheal Facebook page for further details

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Rugby World Cup Preview Evening

as part of the T.P. Waters Kildare RWC Roadshow.

 Sunday 1st October at 6pm

Former Ireland International Bernard Jackman will be joined by Kildare native and ex Leinster Player Johne Murphy and Munster Attack Coach Mike Prendergast

The panel will discuss Ireland’s  clash with Scotland on the 8th October, along with a look back on Ireland’s performance so far and insightful analysis of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The audience can expect lots of stories, lots of analysis with a Q&A at the end.

Free admission; all welcome!

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St. Conleth's Gaelic for Mothers

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Athy Community Family Resource Centre

Hosting the I AM BABA  show

10th October

Performances at 10am, 11am and 12pm. 

This is a multi-sensory show for babies 0-1 year. 

It is free of charge! 

Each performance can take 6 babies (accompanied by one parent/carer at a time, so the places are limited).

Please, book your free place on time!

Email: ivana@athycfrc.ie

Call: 087 360 2590

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Monasterevin Gospel Choir Annual Concert

Friday October 13th, 8pm

in the church of Saints Peter and Paul, Monasterevin, 

featuring Niamh Kavanagh accompanied by the gospel choir. 

Proceeds  in aid of Saint Peter and Paul's Church, and Monasterevin Tidy towns.

Tickets on sale now at €30  and are available from Earley's Fashion Shop,  Main Street, Monasterevin and from the Parish Office

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Clane Musical and Drama society

40th anniversary black tie gala dinner

Westgrove hotel 14th October

Prosecco reception 7 pm followed by dinner @8 and live band and Dj till late

Booking on gr8 events

Look up clanems40annivball

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Are you Parenting Alone?

Would you like to learn some Home Repair Skills and Paediatric First Aid?

County Kildare Leader Partnership is running a Free programme in Athy.

Starting 17th October 2023 (1 day per week). 

Contact- Breda Mitchell   086-791 69 33

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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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