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Irish Derby 2016: Rain can't dampen Festival spirits in Kildare town

The weather may have been horrendous last Sunday, but the mood at the Kildare Derby Festival parade lifted the spirits of all involved to the level of a sunburst. “The weather was shocking but the show must go on and we had plenty of people taking ...

24 Jun 2016 at 15:23

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Two selection nights for Festival queen in Kildare town

Selection nights for this year's Kildare Town Derby Festival queen will take place in Tigerlily's on Saturday, May 13 and Saturday, May 20. The festival will turn 39 this year and will run from Friday 23 June to Sunday 2 July 2017 Girls must be ...

10 May 2017 at 17:48

Arts & Entertainment

Kildare Derby Queen 2018 launch night

The launch of the Kildare Derby Queen 2018 is to be held in Studio One at the Silken Thomas on Friday 20 April at 10pm. Organisers are looking for anyone interested in participating in the Queen competition to attend. There will be €1,500 ...

12 Apr 2018 at 11:00

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Table quiz night for Kildare Derby Festival next Friday

The Kildare Derby festival quiz night will be held in the Silken Thomas on Friday, May 26 at 9pm. The festival will turn 39 this year and will run from Friday 23 June to Sunday 2 July 2017. Table of four €40 and all are welcome. ...

17 May 2017 at 17:34

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More queens wanted for Derby Festival in Kildare town

The Kildare town Derby Festival committee are seeking more queens for this year's festival. To date only six have put their names forward however another five or six is required. The festival will turn 39 this year and will run ...

09 Jun 2017 at 13:22

Arts & Entertainment

Two free open air concerts in Kildare town this weekend

Two free open-air concerts will take place in Kildare town this weekend as part of the Derby Festival. The Derby Day racing will kick off at 3pm in the Curragh on Saturday, July 1. Later on in Kildare town, there will be a ...

02 Jul 2017 at 08:30

Local News

Sponsorhip struggle for Kildare Derby Festival, hears AGM

There was a poor turnout from local businesses at the Derby Festival AGM which was held at Solas Bride recently. According to committee member Ollie Kearns the festival is always looking for new sponsorship and new ideas. ...

08 Mar 2016 at 16:12

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Famous TV Judge and Ireland's top jockeys to launch Kildare Derby Festival in unique Masterchef style cook-off

A well-known TV Judge and Ireland's top jockeys to launch this year's Kildare Derby Festival in a unique Masterchef style cook-off. Brian Redmond, best known for his starring role in the judging hotseat on RTÉ’s Dancing ...

26 May 2023 at 15:43

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€3,000 up for grabs in Dubai Duty Free best dressed window competition

A massive prize fund of €3,000 is up for grabs for the best dressed window for the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival. One of the racing highlights of the year, the festival takes place at The Curragh Racecourse ...

01 Jun 2017 at 12:51

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Kildare Derby Festival set to be the best yet as it celebrates its 45th year

Now in it’s 45th year, the Kildare Derby Festival is set to be the best yet for 2023 with Nathan Carter heading up the free open-air events that run in the town in association with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at ...

30 Jun 2023 at 13:00

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Kildare Relay Football competition for June and Derby Festivals

The Kildare Derby Festival, in conjunction with Newbridge June Fest, are arranging events for both Festivals taking place this month. Due to Government and Health guidelines, the organisers are restricted to the ...

17 Jun 2021 at 16:12

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Derby tea party to be held in Kildare for Peter McVerry Trust

A tea party in aid of the Peter McVerry Trust for homelessness will be held in conjunction with Derby Festival and Thoroughbred Run on June 19. Local councillor Suzanne Doyle and organiser said that Peter ...

31 May 2016 at 16:57

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