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Musicians Paul Brady and Lisa O'Neill, in addition to comedian Jarlath O'Regan, have been announced as headline acts for the upcoming festival

REVEALED: The 'exceptional' lineup for Spirit of Brigid '27 in Kildare

Jennifer Zamparelli pictured with Tim Durkan, Cathaoirleach of Kildare, Sonya Kavanagh, the chief executive of Kildare County Council, and Alan Dunney, the director of services at Kildare County Council, at the Japanese Gardens in the Irish National Stud, Kildare, launching Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival 2027

Nationwide call for Brigids to gather in Kildare for St Brigid’s Day

Kildare residents encouraged to step into STEPTEMBER 2026

Kildare residents encouraged to step into STEPTEMBER 2026

The fire scene near Kildare town

Kildare firefighters tackle blaze near Curragh Racecourse

The fire scene near Kildare town

Kildare firefighters tackle blaze near Curragh Racecourse

Liverpool fans at the Curragh

Liverpool legends come to the Curragh Special Race Day

Jim Kavanagh

Racing Enthusiast's Passion Becomes Kildare's Visitor Attraction

FTD brothers

FTD Brothers run their Kildare marathon next Wednesday, June

Vogue Williams to judge Best Dressed at Irish Derby in Kildare

Lambourn

WIN tickets to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh

The first style competition of the season is The Ashford Castle Style Icon Award

Kildare's Curragh Racecourse launches 2026 Irish Classics this weekend

Karen Langton and her dad Patrick aka Packy

Kildare cancer survivor urges people to sign up for Relay for Life

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 2026. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 202...

Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. All photos Aishling Conway

GALLERY: Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

Grace O'Donnell from Suncroft pictured at The Curragh Racecourse for the announcement of Ireland’s first ever Good Friday raceday. Photograph provided by Marie Brennan of Cut Through PR

Ireland's First Good Friday Raceday to take place at The Curragh Racecourse

The flat is back for Kildare racegoers! First raceday of the season at Curragh o...

The Annual Curragh Dog Walk

Annual Curragh Dog Walk to raise funds for Kildare Animal Foundation
The walk takes place on Sunday, December 28 at noon
Ken Phelan

The Annual Curragh Dog Walk

Annual Curragh Dog Walk to raise funds for Kildare Animal Foundation

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

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

(Front L-R) Michael Masterson General manager Keadeen Hotel, Johnny Murtagh, Evan Arkwright of the Curragh Racecourse, Back : Orla Murtagh and Sharon Deegan Director of Sales Keadeen Hotel

The Keadeen Hotel, Kildare announces winners of the 2025 Legacy Series

An initialled whip used by acclaimed jockey Lester Piggott

A Kildare man's treasure trove of horseracing items goes on sale

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café. Photograph credit: Orby's by Lucy via Instagram

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café

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Kildare business expo taking place at Curragh Racecourse

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Dog ownership on The Curragh brought to Kildare County Council's attention

Kildare artist Emma Campbell

Kildare artist to judge art contest as part of packed racing weekend at Curragh

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeti...

Robbie Dolan on the back of Knight's Choice after winning the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Flemington, Photo by Reg Ryan Racing

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan to return to Kildare at The Curragh
Dolan will return to the iconic Curragh Racecourse, reconnect with his Kildare upbringing and share his remarkable journey from local tracks to international stardom
Daragh Nolan

Anna Marie Conroy with fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

PHOTOS: Midlands lady wins top style award at Curragh in Kildare

Authorized Art, with Danny Mullins up, during the Tote Galway Plate during day three of the Galway Races Summer Festival at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway in 2024, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

IHRB expands pre-race veterinary checks using Kildare company

Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

Local Kildare fashion icons to judge style award at Curragh Racecourse

Over 23,000 people attended over the three days, marking an increase of 9% on 2024 figures with an overall increase of 7% throughout the 3-day racing festival.

Derby weekend crowds up on last year for 160th running of famous classic

Judge Sarah McIntosh of Irish Country Living, Aurelija, partner of The K Club owner, Michael Fetherson, Winner Lisa Walsh, celebrity judge Kayleigh Trappe and stylist Marietta Doran

Irish Derby at Curragh in Kildare marking significant milestone

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kildare gallops reopen after disbandment of 60-strong campsite on the Curragh

James Patrice, appearing as his iconic character, ‘Malahide Woman’ and former Jockey Fran Berry with Tina Buckley of the Keadeen Hotel (left) with daughter Holly Keogh

Kildare hotel hosting 'Legacy Series' events during Irish Derby Weekend

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Travelling community campsite impacts Ascot prep with key gallop closed for Kild...

Celebrity chef and style icon Clodagh McKenna has been named Lead Fashion Judge for the coveted Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed Competition, taking place on Sunday, 29th June

Irish Derby marking big milestone at Curragh in Kildare this year

Relay for Life at The Curragh Racecourse

Kildare gears up for 24-hour Relay for Life at The Curragh Racecourse

Davinia Knight, from Portarlington, County Offaly, centre, with Michael Fitzpatrick, from Stradbally, Laois and Faith Amond, from Carlow, were among the finalists in The Ashford Castle Style Icon

Style Icon Award won by Portarlington woman at Curragh in Kildare

Clodagh McKenna with one of her dishes and stepping out in style at the races

Clodagh McKenna revealed as Best Dressed judge for Derby in Kildare

Kildare community came together for a fun filled day at Curragh racecourse

PICTURES: Newbridge Parish Day at Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

Author Emma-Jane Leeson launches the latest Johnny Magory book during Kildare Disability Week, 11-18 May 2025

Kildare Disability Week to take place from this Sunday May 11

Special Needs Assistants sought for upcoming Kildare Inclusivity Festival. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Special Needs Assistants sought for upcoming Kildare Inclusivity Festival

Free shuttle bus service announced for Kildare Inclusivity Festival. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Free shuttle bus service announced for Kildare Inclusivity Festival

Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday returns to Curragh in Kildare on May Bank Holiday Monday

Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday returns to Curragh in Kildare on May Bank H...

Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday returns to Curragh in Kildare on May Bank Holiday Monday

Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday returns to Curragh in Kildare on Bank Holid...

Members of the organising committee including representatives from KCC and Nua Healthcare at the official launch of the Kildare Inclusivity Festival

Kildare County Council announces first ever Kildare Inclusivity Festival

PICTURES: Kildare racegoers flock to Curragh Racecourse for first day of flat se...

The Curragh racecourse to honour Saint Brigid

Racing driver motors alongside racehorse

The latest LEINSTER LEADER is in shops and online

DON'T MISS! The latest LEINSTER LEADER is out!

PICTURES: Stunning style and smiles on show as punters enjoy Irish Derby Day at ...

PICTURES: Crowds enjoy a great day of racing at the Curragh at the Irish Derby F...

PICTURES: Check out the most stylish attendees at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derb...

Crowds at the Curragh

PICTURES: Crowds attend the Irish Derby Festival Day 2 as the rain comes down at...

Kildare footballers: Daithi Dowling, Ruaidhri Lawlor, Senan Gallagher, Dylan O'Dwyer

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PICTURES: All the style at Tattersalls Irish Guineas Weekend at Curragh Racecour...

PICTURES: Successful Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday at the Curragh Racecou...

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