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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Holy Family Girls Secondary School,Newbridge

 Annual fundraising event 

Thursday, 10th of April at 8pm

in Johnsons Liffey Arms, Main Street, Newbridge

To raise funds for teaching and learning,  IT equipment and flooring for gym hall

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Castledermot Local History Group

'Flax growing & Linen production in Ireland & beyond'

 Thursday 10th April at 8pm 

in Teach Diarmada Castledermot

with special guest speaker Jackie Greene 

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65 Roses Day 💜

This Friday the 11th is Cystic Fibrosis National Fundraising Day

Volunteers will fundraise at 

Dunnes Naas, with Bernie and team 

Monread Shopping Centre with Sean and team

Manor Mill with Noeline and team

Whitewater Newbridge with Una and team 

Dunnes Stores Newbridge with Phil and team 

Monies raised will go towards funding research, developing treatments, improving care, and providing support services for individuals and families affected by CF 

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The Bumblebee Charity

 in support of Little Blue Heroes, kicks off its first road trip from Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co. Kildare.

Free event on Saturday 12th April 9am to 10am

Come along to see an incredible lineup of supercars up close — including Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, and Bentley

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Annual Moone Road Run 

for the benefit of local causes

Starting at Moone Church on Sunday 13th April  from 11am.

 Tractors, cars commercials and motorcycles are welcome.

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Incognito Art Sale
in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

A total of 32 artists from the county have come together to back the fundraising which enables 33 Kildare families to continue to receive vital care and support from the Foundation for their children.

Among the artists this year are Deirdre Free from Prosperous, Kate Furlong from Carbury, Kathrine Geoghegan from Straffan, and Niamh Pedreschi from Leixlip.

Works will be available in the Incognito Online Sale at www.incognito.ie.

On Wednesday, April 16, from 8am

The artists behind each artwork will be revealed the following day. 

More than 3,500 postcard-size artworks at a cost of €70 each.

Check out www.incognito.ie or follow on @facebook.com/2025incognito or @instagram.com/jackandjillcf ______________________________________________________

Naas Film Festival takes place over the Easter Week: April 16th to 21st

 The festival will bring together creatives and visitors, with screenings, networking, industry talks, music events and a film themed table quiz.

 The main venues are Lawlors of Naas, Dara Cinema, Naas Library and 33 South Main Street

https://www.downdaroad.com/tickets.html

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Ballyvass Biogas Concern Group 

Public Meeting 

April 17th in Castledermot Community Centre. 

Also hosting a community walk from the car park at Mullaghreelan Woods to the proposed site

Easter Monday, April 21st @10am. 

See posters and facebook or contact projectmullaghcreelan@gmail.com

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KWWSPCA Easter Egg Hunt and Dog Walk

 Good Friday, 18 April 2025 from 2.00 – 4.00

In Punchestown Racecourse

Dog walk begins at 3.00, all dogs must be kept on leads. 

A fun afternoon for everyone, entry is free.

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KWWSPCA Spring Fair and PopUp Shop

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April

In Newbridge Town Hall

Entry is free and light refreshments will be available

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'Walking Sunday'

Sunday 27 April, 

2.00 – 4.00 

at Punchestown Racecourse

Dogs are very welcome if they are on leads.

Coffee and icecream stalls, dog treats, music, raffle and KWWSPCA information stall

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National Learning Network Training Centre  

  Open Information Day

Wednesday 30 April from 11am to 1pm 

in the Unit 1 Naas Town Centre

Come and visit to get information about FREE TRAINING COURSES

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June Fest 

invites crafters, bakers, small businesses and community groups to sign up now for a stall 

at the Bank holiday Family Fun Day,

Monday 2nd June.

Email trinajunefest@gmail.com 

OR message June Fest via their FB page

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The County Kildare Orchestra

Performance of John Williams’ Star Wars score alongside Gustav Holst’s The Planets 

Sunday, June 8th, 

Dreamland Ballroom,Athy

in aid of The Lions Club, supporting vital community initiatives.

Conducted by Lorcan Daly, the 70-member orchestra promises an unforgettable musical experience,

Doors open at 4pm, with the concert commencing at 5pm.

Tickets  between €12.50 and €25, 

Proceeds will support the Lions Club of Athy, work within the community.

For tickets , visit Eventbrite

Inquiries, Please Contact: Linda Byrne 086 895 5787;Colm Walsh087 986 6217

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Holy Child School Naas

Family Fun 5K Run / Walk fundraiser

At Punchestown Racecourse 22nd June

The 5k event open to the local community, family and friends. 

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Athy Town walking group

 meet every Wednesday evening at Athy Court House for 7.20pm. 

The walks are around the town of Athy, for approximately 1 hour,

 walks are free, friendly and all are welcome.

 Great way to make new friends and explore the lovely town of Athy.

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Kildare Carmelite Lourdes fund

Sep 24th to Sept. 29th 2025

People wishing to travel can avail of our savings club  after Sunday masses, 10 & 12 am in the Carmelite church.

Contact: Esther 087 673 2848

                Martin 087 255 3582

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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 might 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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