Kildare Diary

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Open Day in St John's Church Kill

Saturday, the 22nd of August, 12.30 till 5 pm.

Talks from 3 pm till 4 pm on The Bats in St John's (Dr Tina Aughney),
and Roof Restoration (Stephanie Jones).

Join us for a cup of tea.
In conjunction with National Heritage Week "Heritage at Risk".

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Castledermot Local History Group

Dr Sharon Greene will present a walking tour of Castledermot 

Saturday, 22nd of August, 10:30 am- 12 pm.

Meet at Teach Diarmada Community Centre (R14 YF61) on Main Street. 

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The Straffan Community Market and Car Boot season

Saturday, August 22nd.

Gates open for buyers at 08.45.

Over 70 stalls

All profits go to the Community.

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Feile Springsteen, A Celebration of Springsteen

in Rathangan, 

Saturday August 22nd.
Lots of free events, talks & exhibitions all day

See Rathangan Freehold Twinning on Facebook for details.

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Donard Imaal Local History and Heritage Group
hosting an event called 'Who Lives Where?'
 Saturday, August 22, from 3pm-8pm and Sunday, August 23, from 10am-1pm
in Donard Community Hall, W91 YW57.
There will be an exhibition of the 1901, 1911 and 1926 censuses .
Bring your old photographs 

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      Kildare Town Athletic Club

70th Anniversary of The Founding of the Club 1956-2026

10k, 5k and 3.5k races ( run, walk or jog)

On Sunday, 23rd of August 2026. Start Time 11.00am

St Brigid Park Kildare Town

Entries to Website Justrunsevents  or Eventmaster {Kildare 70 Anniversary}

Timing@justrunsevents.ie

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Ryston/Newbridge Bowling Club 

starting new season early September. 

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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Naas Photography Group Open Night

8th of September, 7.30 pm Luisne Centre McCauley place, Sallins Road, Naas.

New members welcome. No fancy equipment required just an eye for photos. Come down joins us for some refreshments and a chat about the many different workshops, competitions, guest speakers and group outings we run throughout the year.

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Become a Newbridge SVP Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver

Could You Spare a Little Time to Make a Big Difference?

Every weekday, Newbridge SVP Meals on Wheels Service delivers 55–60 hot meals
to older members of the community. For many recipients, this visit provides
not only a nutritious meal but also a friendly face, reassurance
and an important connection with the outside world.

To help continue this vital community service, Newbridge SVP is seeking
volunteer drivers.

Please contact Kathleen O'Connor, Manager on 045 433 184,
or call into the Day Care Centre, Station Road, Newbridge (W12 FT73) for further information.

ContacShare Food, the Newbridge Parish food bank, is appealing for donations of food.

Share Food has been operating in Newbridge for 13 years
and distributes 120 food parcels each week to people in need.

The group welcomes all kinds of tinned and packaged food as well as toiletries.
Donations can be given at collection points in Newbridge at Dunnes Stores, Tesco and SuperValu,
as well as at St. Conleth’s, Cill Mhuire and  Dominican churches.

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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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