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Wallace and Gromit Animator Seamus Malone will be opening this year's festival

Well done to all involved

The Kildare festival returns for 2026, bigger and better than ever

Dubbed "The Irish Joni" by Michael Londra, her music draws comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant, with songs that weave stories of pain, longing, joy, discovery, and self-acceptance

Each year the Curragh Dog Walk attracts hundreds of walkers with their many different types of dogs, many of them rescued dogs.

Naas Actor and Playwright, Conor Burke, has received the Amplify EDI Artist Practice Bursary Award

 The closing date for most awards is Friday 27 February

Applications must be submitted online by 12pm, Thursday 8 January 2026

One lucky winner will go home with fabulous prizes this year

The two ‘Michael English by Candlelight’ concerts at the Newbridge Silverware venue last week (19-20 November) were both a sell-out affair, with a capacity for 240 guests on each of the nights in question.

Guests arrived at a festive drink’s reception in the Museum of Style Icons, where they explored the latest exhibitions and displays

A great night had

“Google can tell you what a disability is, but not the nuances"

The Santa Truck is a heartwarming initiative that transforms a Judge Haulage truck into a mobile winter wonderland, complete with lights, music, and festive cheer

"Come On Home is our lasting tribute to his legacy, and I am so proud of the song."

This December, Kilkea Castle Hotel and Golf Club invites you to the event of the year — The Christmas Ball, a night of elegance, laughter, and festive cheer.

Electric Picnic has revealed the first nine acts for next year’s festival

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