Kildare Diary

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Straffan Development Fundraising team

hosts a Family Picnic and Duck Race at The K Club,

Sunday Sept 13th, 2pm-5pm

Raising much-needed funds for Straffan GAA, Camogie, LGFA clubs and the wider community.

Live music, a magic show, face painting, children’s activities, games and plenty of fun for all ages.

The excitement will then move to the River Liffey at 5.30pm, where 1,000 sponsored ducks will take to the water for the Straffan Duck Race.

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Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows

every night until the 15th September.

The Novena takes place in different churches, Athy, Castledermot, Crookstown and Moone.

It starts with the rosary at 7pm followed by mass and benediction at 7.30pm.

The full schedule of events and locations is posted in each of the churches and is available on the Narraghmore and Moone parish website here.

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Ryston/Newbridge Bowling Club 

We meet twice a week, Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings.

New members welcome. First week free. 

For further information call Bernadette 087 922 6491 or Pat 086 841 7233

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St. Brigid’s Community Choir, Kildare Town

Tuesday 15th September

Registration 7-8pm. Registration fee €75. 

Session beginning at 8pm sharp.

PE hall St Brigid’s Primary School (Presentation Building).

All adults welcome!

Instagram: @stbrigidscommunitychoirkildare

Facebook: St. Brigid's Community Choir Kildare Town 

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Rathangan First Responder's CPR courses

for the farming community

time 7pm to 9.30
Scene safety, Call for help, Difference between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

You will receive a Irish Heart Foundation certificate, valid for 2 years.

Contact: Pat 086 852 9482; WhattsApp, text or Rathangan First Responder's Facebook page.

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PopUpArt Newbridge are taking part in this year's Culture Night on Friday 18th September.

and will be on the first floor of the Whitewater Shopping Centre open all day until 9pm. 

 PopUpArt Newbridge invites everyone to come along and enjoy this amazing
collection of work and support your local artists.

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Introductory Course on Philosophy & Meditation

Only €25 for 10 Week Term!

A 10-week course, focusing on how to live our lives more truly and happily will commence

Thursday 24th September, 7.30pm

in The Rathaskar Room, McAuley Place, Naas, W91 D62E

Full details on the website here

or phone 01 660 3788 or email info@practicalphilosophy.ie

All  welcome!

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St Mochua Historical Society, Timahoe,

is hosting a one-day seminar entitled;

Celebrating the past, present and future of the boglands

and

the building of Coill Dubh village by Bord na Mona  in 1952 

Saturday…26th September 2026.

in Coill-Dubh Community Hall.

9.30    Registration,

10.00.    Launch of Seminar by Ciaran Mullooly Member of the European Parliament.

10.35. Speaker Number 1 (Michael Jacob).

11.00. Speaker Number 2 (Brendan Wyse).

12.00  Speaker Number 3 (Larry Fullam).

12.25. Open Forum in relation to speakers’ number 1, 2. and 3.

13.00. Lunch and chat.

14.15. Speaker Number 4 (Eoghan Corry).

14.40. Speaker Number 5 (Dr. Ciaran Reilly).

15.05. Speaker Number 6 (Dr. Noeleen Smyth).

15.30. Open Forum in relation to speakers’ number 4, 5, and 6.

16.00. Closing Address by Chairman of St. Mochua’s Historical Society.

Free parking will be available adjacent to the event.

Book on Eventbrite or by contacting any member of the committee.

There is a modest charge of 15 euro.

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Kilcock & Newtown Parish and Cooleragh Staplestown Parish

Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Mon, 5th Oct. for 4 nights, 

Contact the Parish office info@kilcockandnewtownparish.ie for cost details

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