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Kildare Derby Festival Rose Competition

The Kildare Derby Festival Rose competition is the first stepping stone for Kildare girls on the way to the Rose of Tralee. The winner will go on to be automatically entered into the Kildare Rose of  Tralee. Newstalk presenter Susan Keogh will MC this event and joined by a panel of judges as one lucky […]

Photographic and Art Exhibition Aras Bhride

Aras Bhride

A week long exhibition of artwork and photography from local artists and photographers. Dates: Monday June 24th-Friday June 28th Time: 10am-1pm &; 2pm-4pm Location: Aras Bhride, Kildare Town Admission: FREE

Meet the legends of Racing Night ( Studio One)

Kildare House hotel

The final of the School Art Competition to be held in Kildare House Hotel from 8pm. Schools from all surrounding areas are participating in the competition and entries are displayed in various locations around Kildare Town. Date: Monday June 24th Time: 8pm Location: Kildare House Hotel Admission: FREE

Monasterevin Streetfest

Whelans Street, Monasterevin, Kildare

Fun for all this at this exciting community event with lots to do including live music, kids crafts fun, gymnastics and much more. Date : Sunday 14th July Time : 12 pm Location : Whelans Street Monasterevin

National Heritage week 2019 : Children's Bird - Watching Event

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge Co. Kildare

  17 August, 10:30am - 4pm Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare There are so many different birds but what are they? Don't worry, because this bird-watching event will help you identify those birds, be it at the feeder in your garden, or flying round your school. For Heritage Week 2019, […]

Free

National Heritage Week 2019 17th – 25th August : Specialised Medieval Tours

Maynooth Castle

17 August, 11am - 4:30pm Maynooth Castle Co. Kildare Specialized Tours The Silken Thomas Rebellion 1534 The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife Medieval Clothing and Fashion Medieval Music A historical survey of Irish Marriage These Tours and Talks will take place Throughout Heritage Week at Maynooth Castle starting from 12:00pm. Please note last guided tour […]

National Heritage Week 2019 : James Caird Story

Athy Heritage museum Athy, Ireland

James Caird Story 17 August, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Athy Heritage Centre Museum Athy Heritage Centre Museum, Athy Co. Kildare Greatest seafaring feat led by a person from landlocked Kildare, half the crew were Irish. The 'James Caird' lifeboat became a central part of Shackleton's 'Endurance' expedition. Admission & Booking Admission Free Access & Parking Suitable […]

Free

National Heritage Week 2019: North Kildare Beekeepers Demo

Castletown House and Gardens

 18 August, 10am - 5pm Castletown House & Gardens The Stable Wing, Castletown House & Parklands, Celbridge, Co. Kildare Meet members of the North Kildare Beekeepers Association and learn more about the fascinating lives of bees from hive to honey. Admission & Booking Admission Free Access & Parking Suitable for Children under 12 Wheelchair Access […]

Kildare Community Garden

Plant a Heritage Orchard 20 August, 10am - 12pm Kildare Town Community Garden Co. Kildare Come and help us plant our Native Heritage Orchard in Kildare Town Community Garden. Admission & Booking Admission Free Access & Parking Suitable for Children under 12 Wheelchair Access (Partial) Car Parking Available Further Information 0851389777 georginakemmy@gmail.com

Castletown House and Gardens

Children's Upstairs/Downstairs Tour 21 August, 11:30am - 12:30pm OPW Castletown Castletown House Entrance Hall Co. Kildare Take a step back in time and learn all about the life of a servant at Castletown House. Meet Tom Conolly, Lady Louisa and maybe even the scary housekeeper Mrs. Moore! Please email castletown@opw.ie to reserve your place on […]

Free

Upcoming Events

Contact Info

Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Tel: +353 45 530 672
Mobile: +353 871900945
Email: info@kildareheritage.com

Opening Hours

(Lunch 01:00-02:00pm Daily)

Monday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Tuesday 09:30am - 05:00pm 

Wednesday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Thursday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Friday 09:30am - 05:00pm 

Saturday 09:30am - 05:00pm

Sunday Closed