A mixture of misanthropy and sentimentalism

Great line-up!

All proceeds will go to the local St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal.

“Storm Daragh didn’t stop people from coming out."

The group consists of Mary Kirwan, Liz Dempsey, Patsy Dempsey, Ed Kirwan, Kieran McQuillan, Gerry McGovern, Paul Colfer and Mike Hennessy

"His diverse skillset and experience will be invaluable in fostering the theatre’s growth as a dynamic arts centre for the community"

11 drama groups from all over the country performed over the weekend at the Moat Theatre

It features the award-winning Baldonnell Singers, well-known tenor Paul Linehan and rising star of musical theatre Kelly Rose Kerins

Great turnout at St Brigid's

“Now that the story has gone into a song that Christy Moore has sung, it kind of immortalises the story"

Two Kildare students, 14-year-old Lily Seery from St Wolstan’s Community School, Celbridge and 16-year-old Joseph Finn from Salesian College, Celbridge, win the 2025 Texaco Children’s Art Competition Calendar.

The draw features leading Kildare artists on 18-19 December

A great night of classic songs

Not only was the four-night original run sold out well before the opening night, but so also were extra nights put on for the following week

"It was electric"

Over 55 Irish brands and businesses will showcase their products at the pop-up

Corina’s work is vastly inspired by nature and the beauty of Ireland, her dreams and surroundings

This year saw a record attendance

Blue Slate cemented their status as one of the most promising up-and-coming bands in Ireland when they played a sold-out headline show in The Workman's Club

Kildare County Council, Brigid 2025, Spirit of Kildare organisers hope the festival will continue to grow year on year as it becomes a festival mainstay in the Irish calendar