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Colm Walsh, Patricia Berry and Brid Brophy at the Re-imaging Athy and its People launch

Athy poster exhibition a big hit

The ‘Re-imaging Athy and its People’ poster exhibition by local man Colm Walsh is certainly making its mark.

Shane on the set of CBBCs Sadie J, with Georgea Lock amd Priya Parmar.

Newbridge boy Shane (12) scoops Amy Winehouse scholarship

the West End beckons for Newbridge emigrant Shane Keogh-Grenade who has won the first Amy Winehouse scholarship to the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

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Naas iconic music shop Top Twenty closes

AFTER more than a quarter of a century trading in Naas, Top Twenty has closed its doors.

Willie Hughes with William & Susannah MacDonald-Hughes,  at Emo Court

Rathangan brother and sister publish ‘Creepbrook Manor’ adventure online

For most families with young children, getting rid of the television for good would be a terrifying thought. But for one family from Rathangan, it has opened up a world of adventures.

Angela Lang (Athy), Arthur Lynch (Athy), Sean O Mahony (Athy) , Sharon Ashmore (Leixlip), Paul Bissett (Dublin), Wendy Kavanagh (Athy), and Gary Kirwan (Limerick) in training for this year's TriAthy

Have a go at Tri Athy!

Even if you’re not the sporty type, think of heading to Athy on the June Bank Holiday weekend for one of the best sporting festivals in Kildare.

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Edinburgh-based Southern Tenant Folk Union who are now one of the most highly rated folk and bluegrass outfits in music today will play the Riverbank Arts Centre on Saturday, May 12 at 8pm

Exciting rock band set to entertain in Newbridge

TIPPED as the UK’s ‘hottest roots collective’ Southern Tenant Folk Union will play the Riverbank Arts Centre on Saturday, May 12 at 8pm. The Scottish bands fourth album ‘Pencaitland’ was released in Ireland in November.

(l-r) Peter McDonnell, Baldonnel Singers, Siobhan Boyle, Joseph and Aine Doyle, Army No. 1 Band, Chris Glennon, Karl Gallagher, Baldonnel Singers, Muris Murphy, President, Naas Lions, Stephanie Byrne, Naas Lions, and Tommy Burns, Thomas Fleming, Ber Keating, Army No. 1 Band, at the launch to announce details of the Naas Lions Gala Summer Concert which will take place on Sunday 27th May, in Killashee House Hotel, featuring the Baldonnel singers with special guests, Celine Byrne, Paul Linehan, and the Army No. 1 Band. Main beneficiary from the proceeds of the concert will be The Moat Theatre, Naas.

Summer gala concert for Naas

A real musical treat is in store for Kildare concert-goers following the announcement of details of the 2012 Naas Lions Club Gala Summer Concert. Billed as a program of opera, musical and choral favourites the gala night will be led by the Army No. 1 Band and will feature three of the most popular local performers, including world class soprano Celine Byrne.

Penpals from Ballysax NS. 4th Class and  St. Bernard School, Cambrai-France pictured at the Silken Thomas, Kildare town. Photos. Jimmy Fullam.

French penpals pay visit to Ballysax NS pupils

The pupils of fourth class at Ballysax National School got a taste of ‘La Vie Francaise’ recently when they were paid a visit by their penpals from the St Bernard School in Cambrai in the North of France.

Allan Clarke collecting his Best Actor award for his part in the Droichead Nua Players prodution of The Good Father in Cavan on Saturday night at the All Ireland Finals 2012

All Ireland accolades for Droichead Nua Players

the award winning Droichead Nua Players can now add another few strings to their bow. They scooped awards for Best Actor, Best Lighting and third place over all for their production of The Good Father, which was directed by John Bowdren, at the All Ireland awards night held in Cavan on Saturday last.

Melissa the Husky

Pet Rescue - Melissa the Husky needs a home

This week I’d like you to meet an adorable and cuddly Husky German Shepherd cross dog. She is eighteen months old and found herself coming into rescue when her owners had to emigrate suddenly. When her owners left she was kindly taken in by a lady who looked after her till we had a free kennel space.

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This stunning shot of the Abbey Bridge in Naas was taken in December 2010 by Celbridge Camera Club member, Michael Linehan.
Shots of this standard will be on display at the CCC's Annual Exhibtion on 1 June

Celbridge photo exhibit for Castletown

Celbridge Camera Club’s annual exhibition 2012 will take place in Castletown House between Saturday, 2 June, and Friday, 15 June

The choir of St. Patrick's Church in Celbridge whose fund raising Christmas CD resulted in a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and two other community groups.

North Kildare choir disc aids Vincent de Paul

A north Kildare church choir has raised over €11,000 for local causes from the sales of its Christmas CD.

Children playing outside the back of Ploughman's Terrace by John Minihan

Showcase of Athy photographer John Minihan’s works

JOHN MINIHAN is one of Ireland’s finest photographers and a new exhibition at the United Arts Club in Dublin is celebrating his work.

Ella Wallace (4)  Taiga (7) and Sakura Shimazu Murray (4) were pictured to launch The Japanese Experience Weekend taking place at The Irish National Stud Visitor Attraction over the 5-6th May.

Taste of Japan in Kildare town

Kildare kids will have the chance to celebrate Japan’s ‘Children’s Day’ over the May Bank Holiday weekend, writes Laura Coates.

One of the images featured in the 'Gone Away' exhibition in Kilcullen

Hunting exhibition in Kilcullen

‘Gone Away’, an exhibition celebrating hunting in Ireland, is now on display at The Good Food Gallery in Kilcullen.

Showbiz rss

Billy Bob: Angie too good for me

Billy Bob Thornton has told how he "blew" his marriage to Angelina Jolie because he didn't think he was good enough for her.

Gethin: It's too soon to date again

Gethin Jones has admitted he hasn't moved on from Katherine Jenkins yet.

Lancashire for Mr Selfridge rival

Sarah Lancashire will star in a new BBC department store drama expected to rival ITV retail series Mr Selfridge.

Lewis helps Nicole skirt the steps

Nicole Scherzinger was helped out of an embarrassing red carpet stumble by boyfriend Lewis Hamilton at the Men In Black 3 premiere.

Pitt's neighbours club together

Brad Pitt has reportedly been invited for a round of golf by his new neighbours in south-west London.

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