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Spirit of Brigid

Kildare announces major music line up for Spirit of Brigid festival

Brian Kennedy

Singer Brian Kennedy bringing concert to Kildare

Ramona Connolly and her son Oran

Kildare mum to feature on RTE's DIY SOS after husband's tragic death

Ramona Connolly and her son Oran

Kildare mum to feature on RTE's DIY SOS after husband's tragic death

Páraic K, 33, Assistant Professor, Kildare

PICTURES: Kildare man among RTE Traitors Ireland Season 2 contestants

Forest Fest creator Philip Meagher on its new site in Emo.

Just days to go! Forest Fest promoter chats about this weekend

Kildare talent battle it out for chance to play at Electric Picnic

The late Ethna Vesey

Comhaltas branch pays tribute to 'dear friend' who died in Kildare

Music, food and great company promised at upcoming event near Kildare border

Music, food and great company promised at event near Kildare border

Victoria and Ope after recoupling in the Love Island Villa

Kildare Love Islander fuming after latest recoupling

Kildare bombshell walks into the Love Island Villa in latest episode

Kildare bombshell shaking up Love Island villa

Lily Allen

‘I loved the school I went to’: Lily Allen lived in Kildare as a child

Moving West host, Mary Kennedy

Popular TV show with Kildare ties returns to TG4 for fourth series

Kildare comedian Jarlath Regan posted the clip to his social media accounts

WATCH: Kildare comedian's hilarious reaction to viral RIP.ie comment

The members of Orchid Feeder. Photograph: Orchid Feeder via Instagram

Punk rock band with Kildare links launches new single 'BODY'

Kildare school to host '80s themed musical. Photograph credit: St Farnan's Post Primary School via gr8events.ie

Kildare school to host '80s themed musical

'Tune' in for some great prizes! Music bingo night in Kildare aims to benefit good cause. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

'Tune' in for some great prizes! Music bingo night in Kildare aims to benefit go...
The event will take place in Newbridge
Ciarán Mather

Three good causes to benefit from Kildare golf club's music bingo fundraiser. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Three good causes to benefit from Kildare golf club's music bingo fundraiser

The left photograph shows Newbridge Library and the right photograph shows the Riverbank Arts Centre

LATEST: Kildare County Council provides important updates on Newbridge Library a...

Daniel and Majella O'Donnell on their wedding day. Photograph credit: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo. Photograph supplied by Aileen O'Brien of O'Brien PR

Beloved celebrity couple Daniel and Majella O'Donnell to visit popular Kildare a...

Disability charity to host Easter-themed arts and crafts fundraiser in this Kildare town. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Disability charity to host Easter-themed arts and crafts fundraiser in this Kild...

Why not treat your Mammy? Mother's Day dance to take place in this Kildare venue. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Why not treat your Mammy? Mother's Day dance to take place in this Kildare venue

Why not take a leaf out of his book? Former TV judge to share expert knowledge at Kildare plant event. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Why not take a leaf out of his book? Former TV judge to share expert knowledge a...

Care for a dance? Popular Kildare GAA club to host 'Céilí Mór'. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Care for a dance (or at least a jig)? Popular Kildare GAA club to host 'Céilí Mó...

Kildare-based art group expresses delight as extension granted to free exhibition. Photograph credit: PopUpArt Newbridge

Kildare-based art group expresses delight as extension granted to free exhibitio...

ABOVE: File photograph showing Maynooth University

Well-known Kildare university's writing collection highlights 'creativity and pr...

The front cover of 'Pike Hill: The Rath Massacre' by author Martin Malone. Photograph credit: Martin Malone

Kildare author's final book to coincide with Irish Military Seminar 2026

Kildare singer reveals morning symptom hours before suffering heart attack on motorway

Kildare singer reveals morning symptom hours before suffering heart attack on mo...
Irish country crooner Michael English has opened up about a heart attack he suffered in his car on the way to a gig in Waterford from his home in Naas, Co Kildare
Justin Kelly

The front cover of ‘Heroes of Light and Shadow’ by Conor Forrest. Photograph credit: Conor Forrest via Instagram. Front cover artwork by Alice Maria Power

A new spin on Irish mythology: Kildare-based author to launch his debut children...

Close-knit Kildare group seeks donations of wool for community cause. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Close-knit Kildare group seeks donations of wool for community cause

File photograph of C.O.B. The Dude

INTERVIEW: Kildare rapper reveals ambitious plans for 2026

UPDATE: Kildare-based art group returns once again to popular shopping centre with exhibition. Photograph provided by PopUpArt Newbridge

UPDATE: Kildare-based art group returns once again to popular shopping centre wi...

File photograph of a mural in Kildare town which depicts an artistic impression of Saint Brigid

Library in Kildare to host free evening dedicated to St Brigid and her legacy

Kildare-based art collective teases upcoming exhibition. File photograph showing a previous PopUpArt Newbridge exhibition in the Whitewater Shopping Centre

Kildare-based art collective teases upcoming exhibition

Are you a natural? Popular Kildare business to host quiz night to benefit Irish wildlife. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Are you a natural? Popular Kildare business to host quiz night to benefit Irish ...

Photographer Daniel J O'Neill presenting a cheque for €1,120 to children's charity Barretstown. He raised the funds through the sales of his latest calendar. Photograph provided by Daniel J O'Neill

Kildare photographer's latest calendar benefits children's charity

File photograph showing a group of participants in last year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Newbridge

Volunteers and local businesses to take centre stage at this upcoming St Patrick...

Fitness for a good cause: Kildare animal rescue group to co-host Fifth Annual Zumbathon for Wildlife. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Fitness for a good cause: Kildare animal rescue group to co-host Fifth Annual Zu...

The left photograph shows Newbridge Library and the right photograph shows the Riverbank Arts Centre

LATEST: Kildare County Council announces Newbridge Library and Riverbank project...

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event

Don't leave us Strand-ed! Café in popular Kildare venue announces temporary Christmastime closure. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Don't leave us Strand-ed! Café in popular Kildare venue announces temporary Chri...

Be on your best behaviour! Santa Claus to visit this Kildare estate. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Be on your best behaviour! Santa Claus to visit this Kildare estate

RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year 2025 nominees revealed

Santa Claus is coming to (Kildare) town! FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Santa Claus is coming to (Kildare) town!

Don't ‘paws’ the tunes! Kildare animal charity to host music event in well-known shopping centre. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Don't ‘paws’ the tunes! Kildare animal charity to host music event in well-known...

Ryan Andrews pictured alongside his wife Michaela Andrews and their son Rowen (13 months) at the launch of The Santa Truck in aid of LauraLynn. Photograph credit: Justin Farrelly

Pantomime stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visits to Kilda...

Ryan Andrews pictured alongside his wife Michaela Andrews and their son Rowen (13 months) at the launch of The Santa Truck in aid of LauraLynn. Photograph credit: Justin Farrelly

Pantomime stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visits to Kilda...

Who's up for some Christmastime craic? Tea dance and lunch event for senior residents to take place in Kildare. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Who's up for some Christmastime craic? Tea dance and lunch event for senior resi...

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town

What the festive season is all about: Local community groups to come together for Christmas market in Kildare. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

What the festive season is all about: Local community groups to come together fo...

REVEALED: The Local Property Tax nominations for the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District in November 2025. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

REVEALED: The Local Property Tax nominations for the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal...

Stretch your worries away: Yoga retreat coming to this Kildare town. Photograph supplied by Tara Thompson

Stretch your worries away: Yoga retreat coming to this Kildare town

NOTICE: All branches of Kildare Library and Arts Service to close on this date. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

NOTICE: All branches of Kildare Library and Arts Service to close on this date

Singer and songwriter Cillian Brennan, who hails from Monasterevin. Photograph credit: cillianbrennan20 via Instagram

Kildare teenager who performed at Electric Picnic launches debut single

Get into the (Christmas) groove: Wreath making workshop coming soon to venue near Kildare border. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Get into the (Christmas) groove: Wreath making workshop coming soon to venue ne...

Kildare animal welfare group to make appearance at upcoming Christmas craft fair. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare animal welfare group to make appearance at upcoming Christmas craft fair

Kildare County Council asked to outline its strategy for public artwork in this MD. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare County Council asked to outline its strategy for public artwork in this ...

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