Exploring Shackleton Exhibition
Amazing two floor picturesque exhibition celebrates the 2014-2017 Centenary of Ernest H. Shackleton's Imperial Tran-Antarctic Expedition
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Amazing two floor picturesque exhibition celebrates the 2014-2017 Centenary of Ernest H. Shackleton's Imperial Tran-Antarctic Expedition
The Punchestown Festival takes place from Tuesday 30th April to Saturday 4th May and is expected to attract a record crowd of 130, 000 people. The festival is a unique combination of top class racing action , brilliant live entertainment, delecious food, style and glamour topped off with that famous buzzing atmosphere. It is now […]
Eamon de Valera, John Charles McQuaid, John Hearne and the 1937 Irish Constitution, Interesting talk with Dr. Eugene Broderick.
Exhibition opening Thursday 2nd May 2019 from 7pm-9pm In Kildare Town Heritage Centre. All Welcome Please share International artist Conor Lane is a fine arts graduate in Sculpture from the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and lives locally. Conor is a sculptor best known for his unique style of bog oak sculptures and handcrafts that […]
Exhibition opening Thursday 2nd May 2019 from 7pm-9pm In Kildare Town Heritage Centre. All Welcome International artist Conor Lane is a fine arts graduate in Sculpture from the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and lives locally. Conor is a sculptor best known for his unique style of bog oak sculptures and handcrafts that are […]
The ‘Made of Athy’ project will honour Leonard Cohen on 3rd May next. Michael D Higgins to unveil Leonard Cohen's 'Made of Athy' plaque More information on Leonard Cohen - www.leonardcohen.com
The incredible French-Canadian folk super group De Temps Antan have captured the hearts of audiences across the globe with their stunning interpretations of time-honoured melodies from Quebec’s musical past.
The Irish Dragon Boat Association return to Athy for another great Dragon Boat Regatta on Sunday 5th May next. Entries online at www.dragonboat.ie
Its that time of the year again when we get to enjoy the Bluebells and Buskers in Killinthomas Woods, Rathangan. At 1pm people start to gather in Killinthomas, music starts at 2pm. This year boasts "a great line up of 20 different events including music, yoga and story-telling for children." There will also be food, […]
Kildare Biodiversity Week 2019 Event The people of Kildare are invited to get out into Kildare’s Biodiversity, to visit Kildare wild spots, lakes, rivers, bogs, woodlands or to simply enjoy the biodiversity of their back garden. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised to develop awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to better understand its […]
Wild Kildare in association with Naas Tidy Towns invite you to an outdoor talk and walk about the swift in the town. We will have a look at some of its nest sites and speak about this amazing bird whose life is spent almost entirely in the air. Later we will have a look at […]
Kildare Biodiversity Week 2019 Event Dusk Chorus Walk Wednesday 15th May: Dusk chorus walk at Castletown House, Celbridge. Meet in courtyard for talk at 6.45pm and walk at 7.30pm. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. The people of Kildare are invited to get out into Kildare’s Biodiversity, to […]
Hosted by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and supported by Waterways Ireland enjoy a walk along the banks of the Grand Canal and discover the variety of biodiversity that call both the still water and canal banks their home. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week […]
The legendary Don Baker and his band have been touring many of Ireland’s finest theatres to rave reviews and packed houses. To star opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in “In the Name of the Father”, headline with Tom Jones and Van Morrison at The Marley Park Festival, have his songs recorded by scores of artists including Sinead […]
Did you know that Ireland is home to around 1400 Moth Species? Wild Kildare and Philip Strickland of Butterfly Conservation Ireland will introduce you to the wonderful world of Moth Trapping. We will set the Traps the previous night and endeavour to identify each individual before releasing them back to the Wild. Location: Burtown House, […]
Disused sandpits and quarries are often overlooked habitats that contain wildflowers that are now scarce in the general farmed landscape due to modern intensive farming practices. Wild Kildare will introduce you to many of these stunning plants that are in flower at this time of the year. Meeting Point: The Sandpit is located on the […]
Christopher Moriarty, author of The River Liffey: History and Heritage is giving a talk in Newbridge Library on Saturday 18th May 2019 during Biodiversity Week 2019. The title of the talk is “The Liffey: a source of Biodiversity”. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has […]
Kilcullen Tidy Towns will launch its exciting Pollinator and Beehive Project followed by a short visit to the bee hives (weather permitting). The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised to develop awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to better understand its value […]
Come along to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre and discover how to make your garden bee-tastic with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council Discover the world of pollinators including wildflowers and hibernation tips to attract them to your garden. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week […]
Time: 16:00 – 18:00 Location: Kildoon Wood. Meeting point: Meet at the interpretative sign just inside the main entrance to the wood. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Suitability: Suitable for children. Wear appropriate Clothing and Footwear. Take a gentle stroll with Wild Kildare around Kildoon Wood enjoying the wildlife it has to offer […]
Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk along the Grand Canal westward from the old Odlums Mill, starting from the “winding hole” or turning point, at the Sallins Bridge, as far as the Leinster aqueduct. The canal from Sallins was opened to traffic in 1779 and a twice weekly passenger service from […]
Come along to Naas and learn about bats with Kildare Bat Group. Meet at the library steps at The Harbour in Naas and walk from there to Old Town and back. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised to develop awareness of the […]
Newbridge Drama Presents: Bothered and Bewildered a comic drama that follows Irene and her two daughters Louise and Beth as they begin a long journey in which the girls lose their mother in spirit but not in body. This play deals with the subject of Alzheimer’s and has some equally wonderful […]
Creating native habitats and planting plans for pollinators in any space from small to large in your garden or in your community. This event will bring together a host of local experts on biodiversity, habitats and pollinators, for a practical evening on how to develop your garden or community space into a pollinator and wildlife […]
Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk in Mullaghreelan Wood, Near Athy, and allows this picturesque old woodland estate to offer a unique forest experience. Adjoining Kilkea Castle, which was built in 1180 AD, Mullaghreelan Wood encircles a hill top rath which overlooks Kilkea Castle, and offers excellent views westward over the […]
Wild Kildare in association with Celbridge Tidy Towns invite you to an outdoor talk about the Swift. We will have a look at the Colony of this remarkable bird that spends only three months of the year in Ireland and what we are doing to save them in Celbridge as part of our Wild Kildare […]
Maynooth Tidy Towns together with Kildare Bat Group will be hosting a Bat Walk and Talk led by Anna Collins. Location: Entrance to St. Patrick’s College,Maynooth University South Campus. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our […]
Kildare bat group with Maynooth Tidy Towns, NUIM Green Campus and Maynooth Men’s Shed will host a bat walk through the grounds of St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. Location: Meet at the walked garden NUIM Note: This event maybe cancelled in the event of rain. No dogs allowed. Suitability: Suitable for Children. Wear appropriate Clothing and […]
Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch invites you to a walk in Pollardstown Fen to identify and enjoy the bird life in this nature reserve of international importance. Situated on the northern margin of the Curragh, Pollardstown Fen is approximately 3km from Newbridge, County Kildare. The area of the fen is 220 hectares, and a significant percent […]
Wild Kildare invite you to a talk about the Swift at Burtown House. Come along and learn about the amazing life of this aerial acrobat as well as having a look at where they are nesting here. We will also talk about Wild Kildare’s Swift Nest Box Project to help keep them in the skies […]
Wild Kildare invite you to a talk about the Swift at Burtown House. Come along and learn about the amazing life of this aerial acrobat as well as having a look at where they are nesting here. We will also talk about Wild Kildare’s Swift Nest Box Project to help keep them in the skies […]
The World’s Biggest Obstacle Course Race Series, Spartan Race Announce 2019 UK and Ireland Race Calendar Ireland Sprint And Super Weekend At Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, County Kildare with Super + Sprint + Kids Obstacle Course Races. More details and registration information on the Punchestown Spartan Events are available at Spartan Race Ireland - www.spartanrace.uk/en/race/detail/4634/overview
Pat Bell from Butterfly Conservation Ireland will give a talk on the Butterflies of Castletown. Location: The Hunting room Castletown Suitability: Suitable for Children. Booking: First come first seated admission for 90 max. Admission: Free event. The theme for Biodiversity Week 2019 is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’. Kildare Biodiversity Week has been organised […]
To celebrate Biodiversity week, come along to the Stable Wing of Castletown House and see some of our native birds of prey with our friends from Raven Haven. Please note: Due to the nature of this event, dogs will not be allowed into this area. Location: Stable Wing, Castletown House. Admission: Free event. The theme […]
Derrybeg Farm will host a talk on our not-for-profit business model, which is called community supported agriculture (CSA). This will be followed by a farm walk. Derrybeg Farm integrates community and agriculture in a mixed, bio diverse, sustainable and environmentally responsible farm. The farm is managed by a voluntary steering group and employs one two […]
Wild Kildare invites Children on a Nature hunt on the Canal Track and in the adjacent Park where we will seek to find birds, butterflies, bugs, wildflowers and more. Location: Rathangan. Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance to the Park beside the Canal. Admission: Free event - No booking required. Suitability: Suitable for children. Wear […]
Kildare Yarn Bomb - a celebration of the creativity in the county. The hands of a thousand people make this happen each year. So come along and see this explosion of colour and art in Newbridge Liffey Linear Park launching on Friday 31st May at 7pm. What better way to get you in the mood […]
And thank you... is a play about an ordinary man living in rural Ireland who gets saved... Saved from a life of pub talk and prophesizing...
Return of Ireland’s fastest triathlon for its 13th year. Contact: Tri Athy Triathlon Team Web: Www.triathy.ie
Showcasing the very best of local produce and skills, we aim to put home grown, home baked and homemade back into the heart of our community.If you bake crusty bread, whip up a mean cake or make delicious preserves (or just love eating them and getting to know people) we would love to hear from […]
The show is a celebration of the songs and music of Ireland’s greatest balladeer and member of the legendary band The Dubliners. The Legend of Luke Kelly show is fronted by singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh accompanied by his band. On 30th January 1984 it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death […]
Gordon Bennett stop over will be taking place in Kildare town over the June Bank Holiday Weekend When: 2nd June 2019 (bank Holiday weekend) Where: The Square Kildare Town cars arriving from 2pm Cill Dara old vehicles club are delighted to be hosting the annual; Gordon Bennett stop over June Bank holiday […]
It is with great delight that we can officially announce our headline act for June Fest 2019... 🎶😍🎶 ANDY IRVINE & DONAL LUNNY NEWBRIDGE TOWN HALL SUNDAY 2ND JUNE Tickets €20, ON SALE NOW from Riverbank Arts Centre box office or online at http://bit.ly/2ON5OMg For more details please see the event page - http://bit.ly/2HXWPHI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June Fest is delighted to […]
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