DID YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS?

A set of keys was found this afternoon at the bus stop on the way into Kilcullen from Naas. 

The finder has handed them into Kilcullen Garda Station, where the owner can retrieve them.

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BOOK SALE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE

KWWSPCA is hosting a massive book sale on Friday and Saturday, 25-26 September,  at Kilcullen Town Hall.

The Friday sale will be from 11am to 5pm, and the Saturday one from 11am to 4pm. 

Adult books will be priced at €1 each and children’s books at 50c each. 

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MUSIC UNDER THE MOUNTAINS 2026

Music Under The Mountains is back in Hollywood, Co Wicklow, from September 18th to 20th, 2026. The festival will feature a lineup of top Irish traditional musicians. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, with advance booking recommended.

The event kicks off on Friday, 18 September, at 8pm, with a Culture Night Concert at St Kevin’s Church of Ireland, featuring Jayne Pomplass, Luke Coffey, and Patrick Stefan. Admission is free, but booking is advised.

On Saturday, 19 September, activities include music lessons registration at the Hollywood Centre starting at 10:30am, followed by a session with Arc & Friends at The Hollywood Inn at 3pm. The evening concert at St Kevin’s Church of Ireland will showcase Paul Bradley, Ger Fitzgerald, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn, and Laoise Kelly, supported by the MUTM Youth Group. Tickets are €25.

The festival concludes on Sunday, 20 September, with a singing session by Eva Carroll at Tutty’s at 12:30pm, followed by The Tuttys Session with Joe McHugh, Gary Hastings, and Edel McWeeney at 4pm. The closing concert at St Kevin’s Church of Ireland will feature Macdara Ó Faoláin, Victoria Adliye, and Dave Munnelly, with tickets priced at €25.

The festival is supported by Wicklow County Council, Wicklow County Arts Office, Creative Ireland, and Ardenode Stud. For more information, visit musicunderthemountains.com.

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NEW TG4 SERIES PRODUCED IN ALLENWOOD

TG4 has launched a new 15-part current affairs series, Mo Thír Mo Thuairim, presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra and produced by Dundara Television & Media in Allenwood, Co Kildare.

The series focuses on younger voices, featuring discussions with emerging campaigners, experts, and politicians on issues like housing, climate, and digital life. It aims to give younger generations a platform to challenge decision-makers and explore deeper questions of identity and culture. 

The series began last Monday, 7 September, at 10pm and will run for 15 weeks.

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CPC DRAMA CLUB TASTER SESSION

Cross and Passion College’s Drama Club is hosting a Taster Session for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year students on Monday, 21 September, from 4pm to 5pm in the Assembly Hall. 

The session offers a chance to explore acting and theatre, with no prior experience required. 

For more information, contact Mr Kerry.

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ROAD CLOSURE AT CARNALWAY

A road closure will be in place from Carnalway Bridge, Brannockstown, back towards Carnalway Five Cross Roads, from Wednesday 9 September to Friday 11 September 2026, to facilitate road resurfacing. 

The diversion route will be signed, and local access will be provided. Road users are advised to expect some delays as a result of the works.

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PARISH LOTTO DRAW RESULTS

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on 15th September 2026 were 3, 8, 25 and 26. There was no Jackpot winner, and next week's main prize will again be €20,000. The value of the follow-up draws is €20,000 and €9,400.

The winners of the €50 Open Draws are Vanessa Clarke (Promoter Vanessa Clarke), Bernadette O’Brien (Vivienne Clifford) and Helena Lynch (Vivienne Clifford).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were The Parish Office and The Parish Office, and the winner of the draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Ger Kelly.

The Parish thanks all who support the Lotto.

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WALLET FOUND AT RIVERSIDE MANOR

An Osprey London wallet was found today on the Riverside Manor linear park. It includes a Revolut card. The owner can retrieve it by contacting Celia Murphy on Facebook.

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YOUNG LIBRARY READERS GET PRIZES

Kilcullen Library Summer Stars winners of book tokens from Woodbine Books recently received their prizes during a craft workshop. Above is Olivia, and below, Oliver and Ella, and Óisin and Eala. 

Also, here are Caoimhe and Mairéad as part of the group who participated in the craft workshop, making bird feeders from recycled milk cartons. 

Librarian Ita Casey also says that the daily newspapers — Irish Times, Irish Independent, and also the weekly Leinster Leader — are available in the Library to read. Everybody welcome.

(Photos courtesy Kilcullen Library.)

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EXOTIC BUGATTI IN CANNONBALL IRELAND 2026 THIS WEEKEND

A 1,500hp Bugatti Chiron Sport will be among the Cannonball Ireland 2026 supercars taking part in the event this weekend, writes Brian Byrne. The cars can be seen at a fuel stop at the Kilcullen M9 Service Area at around 3.15pm on Friday.

Earlier, the more than 200 cars, which will include examples from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati, and many more, will have been driven from the starting point of the tour at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield and through the Wicklow hills via Enniskerry and back to the K Club in Straffan for lunch.

Over three days, the event participants will cover some 1,000km and be cheered on by an estimated 250,000 spectators in towns and villages through Westmeath, Offaly, Clare, Limerick, and Cork, and finishing up in Kilkenny City from around 5.30pm on Sunday, 13th. The finish line celebrations will once again feature live entertainment, music, giant screens, family attractions, colourful costumes, and the electric atmosphere that has become synonymous with Cannonball.

Since its inception in 2009, Cannonball Ireland has raised more than €2.5 million for Irish charities. The event was founded by Kildare-based businessman Alan Bannon and is sponsored by Circle K. This year's nominated charity is Ronald McDonald House Ireland.

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CLLR'S QUESTIONS ON BUS SHELTERS, TIMETABLE POLES

Kilcullen bus stop in 1929.

Timelines for the installation of bus shelters and bus timetable notification poles in Kilcullen are the subject of two questions from Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer on the agenda of the next Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting. 

The bus notification poles are needed at the church stop and Newbridge Road stop for the Local Link Service. 

The meeting is scheduled for 16 September at Aras Chill Dara in Naas.

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CURRAGH TY STUDENTS IN 'PARACHUTE' ARTS PROJECT

A screening of The Parachute Project short film on Wednesday, 16 September, in the Riverbank Arts Centre, will take place with an artwork display from students of Curragh Community College. 

The Parachute Project was a six-week creative programme held in April and May 2026, involving TY students exploring photography’s origins, learning cyanotype printmaking, and studying the Curragh’s history and landscape. 

The collaboration was led by artist Brian Cregan, with associate artist Aideen Cross. The film was created by Richard Lennon of Darn Skippy. The project was commissioned by the Riverbank Arts Centre and Kildare County Council Arts Service.

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR HERITAGE WEEK AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Heritage Week Awards, with a deadline of 15 September 2026, writes Brian Byrne. Communities, organisations, and individuals can submit nominations for the most engaging projects and events during National Heritage Week. 

A County Award will be presented for the best event or project in Co Kildare, based on heritage awareness, promotion, and community involvement. Last year, Castledermot Local History Group won for their event Discover Castledermot’s Medieval Foundations.

National categories include the Heritage At Risk Award, Wild Child Event Award, Water Heritage Day Award, Inclusive Heritage Award, Irish Language Award, Sustainability and Climate Award, and the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Award for Intangible Cultural Heritage. A Heritage Hero Award is based on public nominations, to honour long-term contributions to heritage protection and promotion.

Dara Wyer, Kildare Heritage Officer, highlights the importance of recognising local efforts, saying National Heritage Week is only possible because of the enthusiasm and dedication of local communities. 

The awards ceremony will be held on 29 October 2026 in the RDS, Dublin. Nominations can be made at https://www.heritageweek.ie/awards.  

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'CROSSROADS' IN COLOUR

Here's an update to yesterday's 'Crossroads' post. Austin Egan had an original colour version of that photo. Makes all the difference!

Mary Orford has told us that rehearsals were held in the Old School with liquid and food refreshments provided by her uncle,  Tommy, who lived next door at Church View. She also provided a selection of cast names, in no particular order: 

Eithne Dempsey, John Linnane, Josie Connolly, show producer (aka Cecil B De Mille with her cast of thousands), Stasia Orford, Frank Morrow, Betty Corrigan, Carmel Talt, Lil Moore, Joe Doyle, Jean Halpin, Susan Halpin, Áine Kelly. Orla Connolly, Henry Talt, Jim Collins, Joe Waldron, Ray Monaghan, Paddy Moloney and Des Hogan.

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NEW NOVEL EXPLORES FRIENDSHIP, FORGIVENESS, AND RECONCILIATION

Barry Kinane, author of The Cluxtons of Kilcullen, has ventured into fiction with his debut novel, The Ghosts of Gallows Glen, writes Brian Byrne.  Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the story follows two friends from Naas, whose lifelong bond is tested. 

Through dreams and spiritual connections, they discover a shared soul history dating back to the 1798 rebellion.  

A singer-songwriter from Ballyknockan, County Wicklow, Kinane is known for his award-winning ballad writing and albums that weave Irish history into music. 

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BUSY WEEKEND FOR SHAMROCKS

South Kildare Shamrocks had an busy weekend, writes Martin Sheridan. The under-16 team secured a victory over Maynooth on Friday evening in Kilcullen. On Sunday, the Shamrocks Academy under-8 team enjoyed a hurling match against Sallins, while the under-10 team had a fun game in Rathangan. 

Anyone who would like to give hurling a go can get details on the South Kildare Shamrocks Facebook page or by contacting club members.

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