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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 17th – 25th August: Cruise the Leinster Aqueduct

Canal Bridge, Sallins Town Centre, Co Kildare

17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 August, 1pm - 4:30pm BOOKING REQUIRED bargetrip.ie Canal Bridge, Sallins Town Centre, Co Kildare Co. Kildare Built in 1783, the aqueduct spans the Liffey west of Sallins. One-hour canal cruises depart at 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm. There's a stop and short history talk at the aqueduct. All cruises […]

Free

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

National Heritage Week: Foraging Around Our Medieval Town

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

Foraging Around Our Medieval Town - Kildare 24 August, 11am - 4pm BOOKING REQUIRED Kildare Town Heritage Centre Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square Co. Kildare As part of National Heritage Week come join us for a walk around the our medieval town, where we will pick wild berries and herbs that would have been […]

Free

Red Hills Adventure presents : Spooky Hollow

red hills adventure

Sooky Hollow Fun for all the family from aged 2 years  this Halloween in the Red Hills Location: Red Hills Adventure Time : 11.00 am - 4.00 pm ( Last entry 2.30 pm) Please see website for more details

Santa Switching on the Lights Market Square Kildare Town

Kildare Town Kildare, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Get into the Christmas Spirit this weekend in the Market Square Kildare Town Come and see Santa as he switches on the Christmas lights in Kildare Town on Saturday  07/12/19 at 7pm. Fantastic occasion, fun for all. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 All Welcome FREE EVENT !!!!

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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