Upcoming events.
The Mad Otter's Tea Party
The Mad Otter's Tea Party 🫖
What: We're excited to announce our next Future Ancestor event on Sept 12th at Monasterevin Community Centre & Hopkins Gardens!
📍Where: Monasterevin Community Centre, Whelan Street. W34FH24
📅When: 12th September 2026 @🕢 2pm-5pm
Description: Tick-tock... or is it time to stop the clock? Join us in Monasterevin for a Future Ancestor tea party like no other! We’re swapping mad consumerism for circularity & the cycles of River Barrow. Foraging, workshops & radical hope await! 🍵🌿
More Information/Booking
Cost Free
No Booking Required
A2Z Sound
👀A2Z Sound🎶
What: A2Z Sound play classical, traditional folk and country music, incorporating violin, banjo, guitar and voice.
📍Where: Metodist Church, Woodstock St, Athy Co.Kildare
📅When: September 18th 2026 @ 4.30pm-6.30pm
Description: We play and sing all the well known and loved original folk and country songs as well as some of our own composed pieces within the group, from over 40 years of our own individual musicianship brought together on one stage for this special night of culture. Whether you like Argo Guthrie, ,Nancy Griffith, Johnny Cash, Ravel or Shostakovich you won’t want to miss this unique blend of music and style to celebrate cultural night given to you by A2Z sounds. The group members are Margaret Brennan, JJ Wright and Noelle Robinson.
More Information/Booking:
Free, No Booking Required
A Night of Music, Song and Dancing with Athy Comhaltas and Friends
🎶A Night of Music, Song and Dancing with Athy Comhaltas and Friends
What: Come and join Athy Comhaltas and friends for a night of music, song and dancing.
📍Where: Athy Methodist Church, Woodstock St, Athy
📅When: September 18th 2026 🕢@7pm-9.30pm
Description: Early in the evening our younger members will take to the stage to show off the wonderful tunes they have been learning in Seisiún na nÓg.
They will be joined by some dancer friends who will put on a great display of traditional Irish dancing.
Later, our adult group with some invited friends, will play and sing the night away.
More Information/Booking:
Free Event, No Booking Required
Halloween Farm Spooktacular
💀Halloween Farm Spooktacular🕷️
What: Kildare Farm Foods hosts its annual Halloween Farm Spooktacular event
📍Where: Kildare Farm Foods, Rathmuck, Co. kildare
📅When: October 25th-31st 2026 🕥Time to be confirmed
Description: Event Highlights
Halloween Activities: Six spooky games and attractions for families.
Fancy Dress: Costume competition for children and attendees.
Open Farm: Access to animal paddocks, walking trails, and regular farm amenities.
More Information/Booking: Booking opening end of August 2026
Women's Irish Open -The K Club
👀Women’s Irish Open-The K Club
What: The K Club, one of Ireland’s most iconic luxury resorts, will host the 2026 KPMG Women’s Irish Open on their Palmer South Course.
📍Where: The K Club, Straffan House, Straffan, Co.Kildare W23YX53
📅When: August 27th-August 30th. Opening Rounds “Thursday/Friday” Play Starts 7:00am, Tee off between 1pm-3pm
Saturday Rounds Start 8:00am-2pm. Final Tee off Sunday between 1:00pm-2:45pm
Description:
Every year, the KPMG Women’s Irish Open brings the world’s finest female golfers together for a remarkable week of elite sport and unforgettable memories. We are absolutely delighted to welcome fans from all corners of the globe to share in the excitement, community spirit, and sporting excellence that define this special championship.
For 2026, the drama unfolds on the magnificent Palmer South course. Seamlessly weaving into our local landscape, this exceptional inland links course captures the rugged beauty of traditional golfing terrain. Dramatic rock features and rolling, dune-style mounding create a unique backdrop that is both a thrilling challenge for the players and a spectacular view for spectators.
More Information/Booking:
https://kpmgwomensirishopen.ie/tickets/ Cost €25 per Adult, Under 16’s Free with a paying Adult.
Exact individual player tee times are published on the Tuesday before the tournament on the DP World Tour Official Website.
The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
👀🎶The Music of The Lord of the Rings
What:
Howard Shore’s iconic soundtrack has captivated millions worldwide, and now, we bring it to Naas!
Where: 📍
The Moat Theatre Abbey RoadNaas, County KildareIreland
When:
📅21st August 2026
🕢9.00PM-10.00PM
Description:
Join us at The Moat Theatre for a truly magical evening as we bring the timeless music of Middle-earth right to the heart of Naas. We are delighted to welcome the exceptionally talented Mystery Ensemble, who will be performing a beautiful tribute to Howard Shore’s legendary soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings.
Whether you are a lifelong fan or simply love breathtaking live music, this concert promises to be a deeply moving experience.
It is a wonderful opportunity for our local community to come together and experience world-class music in a warm, welcoming setting. We would love for you to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable, stirring night out.
More Information / Booking:
Tickets From €25.00
Available From RedEvents
"Myths, Yarns, Tall Tales and Local legends- Past and Present.
“Myths, Yarns, Tall Tales and Local Legends- Past and Present”
What: It could be a tall tale passed down through generations or even a recent account of how and why you moved to County Kildare but we want your help in preserving our oral heritage and fostering connections.
📍Where: Kildare Town Library, Claregate Street, R51P403
📅When: 20th august 2026 @🕥 5.30pm-8.00pm
Description: Celebrate 100 Years of Stories with Kildare Library Service 📖
This year marks a truly special milestone—the 100th anniversary of Kildare Library Service. To celebrate a century of keeping our local history alive, we are hosting an evening dedicated to gathering and recording the unique legends, tales, and memories that shape our community.
Every community relies on its storytellers, but too many local pieces of history slip away simply because they aren't written down or spoken aloud. This Heritage Week, we want to change that. We are opening our doors to safeguard these precious fragments of our identity before they are lost to time.
More Information/Booking:
Cost Free