Kildare's Broadford Area Residents Association (BARA) raise new parish flag
The new Parish Clubs Flag represents the many clubs and organisations active across the parish
Kildare North TD and Minister James Lawless, has congratulated the Broadford Area Residents Association (BARA) following the official raising of the parish's newly designed Parish Clubs Flag on Tuesday, August 4 2026.
The ceremony took place at the flag station beside Broadford Church, with a group photograph marking the occasion.
The flag was designed to represent the many clubs and organisations active across the parish, bringing them together under a single emblem.
Deputy Lawless was joined at the ceremony by Fr. Brian, Kildare Senior Football Manager Brian Flanagan, and Cllr Daragh Fitzpatrick, along with representatives of the local clubs and community groups involved.
Speaking after the event, Deputy Lawless said: "This is a fantastic initiative. One flag representing every club and organisation in the parish.
"I would like to congratulate BARA, Paddy Maguire, and everyone who gave their time to designing and delivering what is such a thoughtful idea.
"I want to thank Fr. Brian for his blessing, and it was great to have Kildare Senior Football Manager Brian Flanagan and Cllr Daragh Fitzpatrick with us this morning. Thanks also to Enfield Credit Union, whose sponsorship made the new flag poles possible."
Enfield Credit Union were the main sponsors of the new flag poles and were represented at the ceremony.
Clubs and organisations represented on the flag include Cloughrinka GAA, BBC United, Balyna, Broadford Hurling & Football, Broadford Camogie & Football, and Johnstown Bridge GAA.