Kildare Diary

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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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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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Sketchbook Club Exhibition

17th September, 6-8 pm

Woodbine Books, Kilcullen.

See Facebook page here for more information.

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PopUpArt Newbridge are taking part in this year's Culture Night 

Friday 18th September

open all day until 9pm

On the first floor of the Whitewater Shopping Centre . 

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

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Kilcock Community Garden Group is hosting a concert "Live in the Garden"

on Culture Night, Friday, 18th September, 6:30pm

Courtown Roundabout, Kilcock

Please bring a chair if you can.

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Straffan Market and Car Boot Sale

Saturday, September 19th

08.45 to 12.30

with 70 stalls selling a vast variety of products at bargain prices.

Tea,coffee and delicacies available.

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is holding Kildare Memory Walks

Sunday, 20 September at 11.30am

in Mooreabbey Wood, Monasterevin, and Castletown House, Celbridge.

Come along, bring your family and friends, enjoy the fresh air, and most importantly, show your support for individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 

We’d love to see you there! 

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A Hosted by Paul's daughter Katie

A night of musical theatre  in honour of Paul Smith, from Kilcullen who passed with cancer last year.  

all proceeds go to Irish Cancer Society, and to Saint Brigid's Hospice, the Curragh

Link to tickets:

https://moattheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873684725/events/129673083/seats?zone=Main+Auditorium&_gl=1*2ki93a*_ga*MjA1NTI4NjY3LjE3ODkxMzg4MDk.*_ga_78DE1QX66J*czE3ODkxMzg4MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODkxMzg4MjUkajQ0JGwwJGgw 

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Allenwood GFC is turning 70 this year and is having a Family Fun Day

Sunday 20th September 2 - 6pm.

Allenwood GCF, Sean Tierney Park, Allenwood W91 AK02

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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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