September 20th 2019
There are 85 events happening countywide.
Introduction
This year Culture Night Kildare celebrates its 10th anniversary! It’s a great achievement for Kildare County Council and above all for the groups, venues, artists and organisations that have contributed, through the last decade, to make Culture Night an annual opportunity to explore the rich cultural resources in our county. Since the beginning, local communities have been the heart and soul of Kildare Culture Night and we would like to celebrate this through three very special community projects to get you ready for a night of wonder, fun and discoveries. Our Local Ambassador, Margaret Becker, has been immersed in the arts scene in Kildare for many years, as stained – glass artist and printmaker and founder of the Leinster Printmaking Studio in Clane in 1998. On Friday 20th September she invites you to celebrate culture; with over 70 FREE events to Wrap You Up In Culture!
Below is a selection of heritage related events that focus on history, traditoinal culture, or are taking place in historic surroundings. For a full list of all Culture Night events in Kildare, please see the county programme or visit www.culturenight.ie
Revolutionary Lives and Times. Kilcock 1913-1923
Time: 7-8.30pm
Venue Address: Kilcock Library, Unit 2, The Lamp, School St.
Email: kilcocklib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 01-6284403
Website: www.kildare.ie/library/ehistory/2012/10/terror_on_the_short_grass.asp
Fb: KildareCountyLibraryService
Tw: @kildarelibrary
The decade of 1913-1923 is arguably the most significant in Ireland’s history. War, rebellion, radical government, guerrilla warfare, Truce, Treaty, and Civil War defined this era. This lecture will explore the local story of the time and how Kilcock played its part and what life was like here during this tumultuous period. Key figures involved will be discussed and the role they played in this fascinating chapter of Ireland’s story.
Wheelchair accessible18th to Early 20th Century Pastimes – Maynooth
Time: 4 – 8pm
Venue: Russell Library, South Campus, Maynooth University
Email: library.russell@mu.ie
Phone: 01 7083890
Website: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library/collections/russell-library
Fb: MaynoothUniLibrary
Tw: library_MU
Instagram: library_mu
The Russell Library at Maynooth University will host an exciting exhibition from its 18th and 19th century collections. Tours will also be organised on an hourly basis. The exhibition will feature Travel, Painting, Art, Drawing, Craftsmanship, Pottery and Sewing. A 6-inch Ordnance Survey map of Kildare will be on display as well as items from our Special Collections in the John Paul II Library, and from the archives of St Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Family-friendlyMaynooth Castle by Night
Time: 4 – 8.30pm
Venue: Maynooth Castle
Email: maynoothcastle@opw.ie
Phone: 01 628 6744
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Facebook: maynoothcastle
Maynooth Castle was once the centre of power in Ireland and a place of culture and learning. Drop in on Culture Night, view an exhibition, meet our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides and find out more about the history of this fascinating building! – Partly Wheelchair accessible- Family-friendly
Time: 4 – 6pm
Venue: Maynooth Community Library, Main Street
Email: maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 01 628 5530
Website: www.kildare.ie/library ; fineartemerica.com/
Fb: KildareCountyLibraryService
Tw:@kildarelibrary
- Partly Outdoor
Music at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland – Maynooth
Time: 6 – 9pm
Venue: Parson Street, W23 W300
Email: cherry.prendergast@tcd.ie
Phone: 087 6686236
Website: dunboyne.meath.anglican.org/
Fb: Dunboyne-and-Rathmolyon-Group-Church-of-Ireland ; maynoothband
An enchanting evening of music in St. Mary’s to celebrate Culture Night: at 6.15pm a selection of church and secular music with Joanna Griffin (Soprano), Rev Eugene Griffin (Bass) and Joan Alcorn (Organ); at 6.45pm traditional and medieval music with Push for Porter; at 7.30pm a selection of church and secular musicTime: 6 – 9pmVenue: Parson Street, W23 W300Email: cherry.prendergast@tcd.iePhone: 087 6686236Website: http://dunboyne.meath.anglican.org/Fb: Dunboyne-and-Rathmolyon-Group-Church-of-Ireland ; maynoothband An enchanting evening of music in St. Mary’s to celebrate Culture Night: at 6.15pm a selection of church and secular music with Joanna Griffin (Soprano), Rev Eugene Griffin (Bass) and Joan Alcorn (Organ); at 6.45pm traditional and medieval music with Push for Porter; at 7.30pm a selection of church and secular music with Joanna Griffin (Soprano), Rev Eugene Griffin (Bass) and Joan Alcorn (Organ) and at 8.15pm light instrumental music with St. Mary’s Brass and Reed Band.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly
Includes Gailge/Irish language dimension National Science and Ecclesiology Museum Maynooth
Time: 7 – 9pm
Venue: St Patricks College
Email: niall.mckeith@spcm.ie
Phone: 087 9152003
Website: maynoothcollege.ie
Fb: National Science Museum
The museum boasts two impressive displays – The first is the largest collection of scientific instruments on public display in Ireland, mostly associated with Nicholas Callan and the second, a collection of ecclesiastical artefacts from the past three centuries, including a replica of St Patrick’s Bell Shrine and a set of vestments presented by Her Imperial Majesty Elizabeth (Sisi), Empress of Austria, in 1880. In 1999, Dr. N.E. McKeith was appointed museum curator, reflecting the continued interest in the museum by the Department of Experimental Physics. – Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
Trad at the Barn – Leixlip
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: Wonderful Barn, Celbridge Road
Email: bredacody47@gmail.com
Phone: 086 2005640
Website: www.cceleixlip.com
Fb: CCÉ Leixlip
Tw: CCÉ Leixlip Comhaltas
Leixlip is a traditional Irish group, our performance on Culture Night will be through Irish Music – Singing and Dancing, in the wonderous Wonderful Barn!
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Include Gaeilge/Irish language dimensionThe Callipa Duo – Celbridge
Time: 7 – 8pm
Venue: Castletown House
Email: info@sharonfidgeon.com
Website: www.castletown.ie
This wonderful duo consists of Sadhbh O’Sullivan on vocals and Mark Dudley on guitar. They play a mixture of Jazz tunes and modern tunes.
- Family-friendly
Dauntless and Daring – Celbridge
Time: 7 – 8pm
Venue: Castletown House
Email: castletown@opw.ie
Phone: 01 6288252
Website: www.castletown.ie
Fb: castletownhouse
“Dauntless and Daring Women of The Gael,” tells the stories of seven incredibly brave and feisty Irish women. They had fiery tempers, determination, some loved, some lost, some lied, some fought, but above all they were survivors in a man’s world. All these women were different in background, personality, talents and fame and born in Ireland. They were all strong and brave who made their mark in Ireland and throughout all parts of the world, but sadly have mostly been forgotten in history. This performance is by Glynis Casson who narrates and sings and is accompanied by Harpist Claire Roche.1st come, 1st served on the night, so get there early.
- Wheelchair accessible
Meet Your Orchestra! – Celbridge
Date: 7.30 – 8.30 pm
Venue: The Orchard, Dublin Road, Ballyoulster
Email: countykildareorchestra@gmail.com
Phone: 087 2451980
Website: www.countykildareorchestra.ie/
Fb: CoKildareOrch
Tw: CoKildareOrch
If you’ve ever wondered what a viola is, or what a conductor does, then this event is for you! This Culture night come along with all the family for an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra in this friendly and relaxed event. You can hear each instrument and meet some of the players. You might even get to conduct! If you have a question that, please email it to countykildareorchestra@gmail.com and we will do our best to answer it on the night.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly
a café, bar or restaurant at the venueSongs You All Know Well – Celbridge
Time: 8 – 9.30pm
Venue: Tea Lane Chapel, Church Rd
Email: breda.konstantin@iol.ie
Phone: 087 9630719
Fb: tealanegraveyard
Join us for a delightful evening of song in the beautiful Tea Lane Chapel featuring the wonderful Emer Phelan, member of Maynooth Gospel Choir, supported by the Celbridge Concert Orchestra: their String and Wind Ensemble will perform a selection of classical and popular music.
- Family-friendly
- Booking required
- Include Gaeilge/Irish language dimension
“Out on the Wild Waves”: A night celebrating Irish Folklore – Ardclough
Time: 7pm
Venue: Ardclough GAA Club
Email: poleary@tcd.ie
Phone: 085 1027035
Fb: ardcloughyouththeatre
A night of poetry, music, song and dance presented by local performers of all ages. Performances from Ardclough Youth Theatre, Ardclough Drama Group and St Anne’s Choir, including a performance of the youth theatre’s award-winning retelling of the Children of Lir. All welcome with free refreshments after the event.
- Family-friendly
- Include Gaeilge/Irish language dimension
Evening Concert of ‘Song, Music and Poetry’ – Clane
Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
Venue: Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Main Street
Email: marie@claneprojectcentre.ie
Phone: 045 861500 / 086 2453830
Website: www.claneprojectcentre.ie
Fb: Clane Project Centre
Clane Project Centre proud to sponsor an Evening Concert of ‘Song, Music and Poetry’. Join us in celebrating the ‘Culture of Clane’!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
Ireland Swings- Memories of the Showband Days – Clane
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Clane Library, The Woods
Email: clanelib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 892716
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Fb: KildareCountyLibraryService
Tw: @kildarelibrary
Come for a stroll down memory lane, to the days of dance hall queues and Hucklebuck shoes, with a particular look at some of Co. Kildare connections, in the company of Pat Lonergan, who was there – and remembers it fondly.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
Seoladh oifigiúil Féile na Sollán 2019 / Official launch of Féile na Sollán 2019 – Sallins
Time: 7.30pm – 12 am
Venue: Bridgewater Inn, Na Solláin
Email: eolas@sultnasollan.ie
Phone: 087 1834406
Website: www.sultnasollán.ie
Fb: sultnasollan
Tw: sultnasollan
Seoladh oifigiúil Féile na Sollán 2019, an cheiliúrtha bliantúil de cheol traidisiúnta, teanga agus cultúr na hÉireann. Beidh grúpaí ceoil áitiúla Sult, Fonn Nua agus Sult Óg ag seinm ceol agus beidh amhránaíocht as Gaeilge agus Béarla don Oíche Chultúir. Beidh an fhéile ar siúl in áiteanna éagsúla sna Solláin idir 3 agus 6 Deireadh Fómhair, 2019. The official launch of Féile na Sollán 2019, which takes place from Thurs 3rd to Sun 6th Oct. On Culture Night, local traditional music groups Sult, Fonn Nua and Sult Óg will play, and local singers will provide a repertoire of traditional Irish and contemporary songs.
Family-friendly
Café, bar or restaurant at the venueKilteel Eadestown Comhaltas Recital – Naas
Time: Refreshments 6pm / event 7 – 8pm
Venue: Naas Library, Harbour View, W91 A997
Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 879111
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Facebook: KildareCountyLibraryService
Twitter: @kildarelibrary
Come along to Naas Library and enjoy a recital with this wonderful group – Kilteel Eadestown Comhaltas. A wonderful evening of traditional music and song with a variety of instruments and local musicians. This event is open to all ages.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly
Booking requiredCulture Night Public Art Tour – Naas
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm approx.
Venue: Pick Up at McAuley Place, Sallins Road
Email: culturenightkildare@gmail.com
Phone: 087 238 9591
Rina Whyte, Public Art Specialist will take you on a tour like no other of the many public artworks in and around Kildare! Over two hours, we will tour the varied artworks in and around the county, stopping at giant balls, great warriors and wooden horses. You will hear the stories behind the artworks and their creators and visit some other events too. Participants are encouraged to get involved and to share their stories and sentiments about the artwork in words, songs, poems
- Family-friendly
- Booking required
- Outdoor
Wheelchair accessible
Family Friendly
A Bar/Café at the venueTraditional Music Session @ Naas Hospital
Time: 7 – 8pm
Venue: Main Concourse – Naas General Hospital
Email: bernadette.jackson1@hse.ie
Phone: 087 1225907
This group of traditional musicians volunteer their time once a month to provide music at lunchtime in the Main Concourse public space in Naas General Hospital and play a session in the Lake View Unit during their visit. Many of the musicians are members of Comhaltas Kilteel Eadestown.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
- Include Gaeilge/Irish language dimension
- a café, bar or restaurant at the venue
Choral Singing for Everyone – Naas
Time: 8 – 9.30 pm
Venue: the old cinema on Main Street, now called “Church on Main St”
Email: nasnarisingers@gmail.com
Website: www.nasnarisingers.ie
Fb: Nas Na Ri Singers
Twr: NasNaRiSingers
Formed in 1972, Nás na Rí Singers consists of 75 members from Naas and surrounding areas. The choir performs a wide ranging repertoire of classical, sacred and popular choral music and has concerts in Naas and across Ireland. The choir plans to host a family friendly workshop/masterclass, featuring fun warm-up exercises and learning a piece of choral music from scratch. The public will then have an opportunity to join the choir members in performing the piece at the end of the workshop.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly, all ages welcomeNaas Memories on Film
Time: 8.30pm-9.30pm
Venue: Naas Library, Harbour View, W91 A997
Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 879111
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Facebook: KildareCountyLibraryService
Twitter: @kildarelibrary
Take a trip down memory lane and glimpse old Naas with this short film shot by Stan Hickey in 1969.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly
Requires bookingKill Walk & Talk
Time: 7 – 9pm approx.
Venue: Parish Meeting Room
Email: brianfrancis.mccabe@gmail.com
Phone: 087 3513328
Website: www.localhistorykill.com
Event will consist of a walk and talk around the village of Kill, conducted by members of Kill History Group, dealing with its history and heritage, and pointing to its cultural and architectural highlights. The event will be open to the public and will conclude with a cup of tea in the Parish Meeting Room
- Family-friendly
- Outdoor
Trad Session – Kilteel
Time: 9 pm
Venue: Kilteel Inn
Email: maryjryan1@eircom.net
Phone: 087 2421753
Fb: Kilteel Eadestown Comhaltas
Twitter: Kilteelcomhaltas@CCEKIlteel
Instagram: kilteeleadestown
Traditional Session with Sean O Bhroin and Donnacha Dwyer and friends at 9pm
- Family-friendly
- Include Gaeilge/Irish language dimension
- café, bar or restaurant at the venue
Culture Night at Newbridge Silverware
Time: 4 – 7pm (Last entrance to the Museum at 6:30)
Venue: Newbridge Silverware, Athgarvan Road, W12 HT62
Email: Showroom@newbridgesilverware.com
Phone: 045 431 301
Website: www.newbridgesilverware.ie
A chance to see behind the scenes of how our jewellery and cutlery is made and a visit to the unique Museum of Style Icons. Here you will see some of the most famous clothing and memorabilia that Hollywood has to offer, with garments from Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana and The Beatles to name a few.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendly
Booking required
Partly Outdoor
a café, bar or restaurant at the venueConnecting with Culture in Weaving Workshop For Children – Newbridge
Time: 4 – 5.30pm
Venue: Newbridge Library, Athgarvan Road
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 448353
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Fb: kildarecountylibraryservice
Tw: kildarelibrary
Join Beth Murphy of Willow Wonders in Newbridge Library to learn the ancient craft of weaving with willow and other plant fibres. Journey back through the ages weaving individual 2D projects. Suitable for children 9-13 Years.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
- Booking required
Demonstration of Crafting Ancient Irish Bog Oak with artist Conor Lane – Newbridge
Time: 5.30 – 7pm
Venue: Newbridge Library, Athgarvan Road
Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 448353
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Fb: kildarecountylibraryservice
Tw: kildarelibrary
Come along to Newbridge Library to learn about the crafting of ancient Irish bog oak with artist Conor Lane. Those attending will have a chance to see how these ancient pieces are crafted into sculptures, along with examining the tools used and pieces created. All welcome.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family-friendly
The Lady and the Unicorn – Newbridge
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Theatre, Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, W12 D962
Phone: 045 448327
Website: www.riverbank.ie
The Lady and the Unicorn is a playful multimedia one-woman show. Carol O’Neill shares her favourite artworks, inspired in one way or another by Celtic mythology. Over 30 artists are celebrated including medieval unicorn tapestries with hidden mysteries, mythical hare sculptures by Barry Flanagan and Dragons that inspired Andy Warhol. Artists Yayoi Kusama, Jim Fitzpatrick and many more get mentioned. There may even be chocolate… Learn, laugh and be inspired by this fun art talk. Suitable for ages 14+
Wheelchair accessible
Booking required
A café, bar or restaurant at the venueThe Evolution of Defence Forces Peace Support Operations (1958-2019) – The Curragh
Time: 5 – 9pm
Venue: United Nations Training School Ireland, Curragh Camp
Email: untsi@defenceforces.ie
Phone: 045 445173
Website: military.ie/en/who-we-are/army/defence-forces-training-centre/the-military-college/un-training-school-ireland/
Fb: Irish Defence Forces
You are welcome to UNTSI, the Defence Forces Peace Support Operations Pre Deployment Training School, to learn about the story of the evolution of Defence Forces Peace Support Operations, from the Traditional Peacekeeping of the Cold War, through the introduction of Regional and Peace Enforcement Operations in the 1990s, to today’s complex Multi-Dimensional Operations in Africa and the Middle East.
- Family-friendly
Idir dhá theanga – Kildare Town
Time: 6 – 9pm
Venue: Kildare Town Library, Claregate Street
Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
Phone: 045 520 235 / 087 125 9596 (Marta)
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Fb: fourhandsart
Instagram: martagolubowska
The event is a presentation of stop motion animation narrated in Irish, based on a story about St Brigid, the king and the fox, created as a result of collaboration between two schools and artist Marta Golubowska.The children from Kildare Town Educate Together NS hosted a storyteller session and were asked to illustrate the story. The artist brought the illustrations to the Gaelscoil where pupils wrote the story in Irish. Along with the presentation and a chat about the project,we would like to invite you to participate in an illustration making workshop, storytelling in Irish and Irish dancing workshop.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendlyDiscover the world through your senses – Kildare Town
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Venue: CANDELLA workshop , 32 Coolaghknock Gardens
Email: studio@candella.ie
Phone: 087 7675111
Website: www.candella.ie
Instagram: ania_necelkruppa; candellaireland
Ania’s Ceramics and Candella Ireland would like to invite you to a two hour workshop, that will help you rediscover your senses, build your own beeswax candle and promote local art and heritage.
- Family-friendly
- Booking required
Historical walk and talk at Burtown House & Gardens – Athy
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Venue: Burtown House
Email: info@burtownhouse.ie
Phone: 059 8623865
Website: www.burtownhouse.ie
Tw: TheGreenBarn7
Instagram: burtown_house
Fb: burtownhouseandgardens
Introductory talk by James Fennell on the history of Burtown House, the Fennell’s and their Quaker history and the landscape and histories that surround Burtown and the historical village of Ballytore, touching on the strong relationship between the Shackleton’s. This will be followed by an informative walk and talk of the gardens by Lesley Fennell. – Wheelchair accessible- Family-friendly
- Booking required
- Partly Outdoor
- café, bar or restaurant at the venue
ISL Film Screening – Athy
Time: 4pm
Venue: Athy Library
Email Maggiemoon02@gmail.com
Phone: 087 9105987
Website: www.kildare.ie/library
Fb: KildareCountyLibraryService
Tw:@kildarelibrary
A cultural film will be shown to reflect the unique linguistics syntax grammar of Irish Sign Language (ISL) through the medium of music and song. ISL became the 3rd official language of Ireland in December 2017 but there are still some misconceptions that ISL is just signing English words. We hope this short film will demonstrate that ISL is a language in its own right.
Wheelchair accessible
Family-friendlyFor further information on Culture Night Kildare
Contact: Federica Petronilli, Culture Night Kildare Coordinator
Address: Kildare County Council Arts Service, Riverbank, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Tel: 045 448328
Email: culturenightkildare@gmail.com
Web: www.culturenight.it ; www.kildare.ie/culturenight
Facebook: Arts in Co Kildare
Tw: @ArtsInCoKildare #LoveCulture
Culture Night is brought to you by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Creative Ireland Programme in partnership with Kildare County Council.
An Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta a dhéanann comhordú ar an Oíche Chultúir, i gcomhpháirt le Comhairle Chontae Chill Dara