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Kavanagh Seeks Industry Support In Bid To Find Long-Term Home For Museum

The Courthouse, Kildare Town

Horse Museum - Kildare Town Courthouse The Horse Museum will be available during the month of August by request, just email us here in the Heritage Centre and book your visit , email info@kildareheritage.com Jim Kavanagh, the retired racehorse trainer who has showcased his vast collection of Irish racing memorabilia at the Courthouse in County […]

Biker Run - Kildare Town - Bank Holiday Weekend!!

Kildare Town Market Square

  Motor Cycle Run! A weekend that promises to be an eventful one, the Devils Disciples are in Kildare Town for a fundraiser events , come along and support the day, the youth and family services.   Music from local youth bands , refreshments served all day starting at 11am.   Check their pages for […]

A New Dress For Brigid

St Brigid's Cathedral

  Community Arts Facilitator Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder has been facilitating this community arts workshop since February 1st, with our Brideog and St Brigid crosses workshop. This intergenerational group has been exploring the traditions, arts and crafts practices, sharing knowledge and skills passed down through generations in our communities now coming together in the […]

Tile Making Workshop for children

St Brigid's Cathedral

Have you ever wondered how tiles were made when St Brigid's Cathedral was built 800 years ago? Come and see some of the 12th century tiles, learn a little about how they would have been made all that time ago, and then explore the various symbols in the Cathedral today We will then get started […]

Medieval Day - Kildare Town

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

  Date :  17 August                               Time : 11am to 4pm Location: Market House                      R51 T189                     Co. Kildare Transport yourself back in time […]

A guided walk to discover the ancient folklore and mythology of trees

Solas Bhríde Tully Road, Kildare Town, Ireland

Guided Walk at Solas Bhríde Date and Time: 17 August, 7pm - 9pm Solas Bhride Centre & Hermitage CLG Tully Rd., Kildare Town Eircode R51Y281 Solas Bhride Centre R51 Y281 Co. Kildare Details : From ancient mythology and folklore, we know that our Celtic ancestors worshipped trees long before science discovered the benefits they provide […]

Heritage Week Event - The Magic and Myth of Irish Wildlife

Kildare Wildlife Rescue

The Magic and Myth of Irish Wildlife Date: 19 August, 2pm - 3:30pm Location: Grey Abbey rd, Kildare R51NV25 Co. Kildare The influence of wild animals throughout Irish folklore, mythology and legend. We at KWR believe that Irish wildlife is magical, as do our recent and distant ancestors. Join us in discovering the folk tales, […]

FREE Walking Tours

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

FREE Walking Tours   Make sure you don't miss this wonderful opportunity book yourself in to do a FREE walking Tour of one of Ireland's Oldest Towns Kildare and immerse yourself in the stories of Brigid. Norman Knights etc. Walking Tours commence at 12 Noon on the following Saturdays 9th Sept, Sept 16th Sept 23rd […]

Culture Night - Family Storytime

Kildare Town Heritage Centre

Join Us for a night of Family Storytime   Join us in Kildare Town Heritage Centre form 7pm until 9pm where we will read stories of St Brigid in English, Irish and Italian.   All welcome , this is a family friendly event , feel free to bring along your favourite story of Brigid to […]

Ballymore Eustace Art Studio -Acrylic Bull Skull – Adult & Teen

Ballymore Eustace Art Studio Lime Kiln House Ballymore Eustace Co. Kildare

This upcoming 2.5-hour art workshop for adults & teens is also ideal for parent and child (10yrs +) activity.   Suitable for all levels step-by-step painting guide of a bull skull in acrylic. Materials are not included in the price of €45. However, you can opt to pay an additional €20 to include materials. A […]

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