Valley Park Fairy Trail family fun day

A reminder that the best Fancy Dress appearance at the upcoming Family Day at the Valley Park Fairy Trail will win a €50 voucher for Woodbine Books, writes Brian Byrne. The event will be on the afternoon of next Saturday, 17 August, starting at 1pm.

Among the attractions in what is promised to be a fun-filled day will be music from DJ Billy as well as local musicians, along with an Ice Cream Van, magician Billy Bubbles, Woodbine Books Story Telling, Pamper Me Beautiful, and Face Painting.

The Valley Park Fairy Trail was established in 2019 and relaunched last year with many enhancements. The park on the bank of the Liffey was established in the 1970s by Kilcullen Community Council and is maintained today by the volunteers of Kilcullen Community Action. 

"It's all brought to life with love and commitment from a very passionate voluntary group," says the KCA event's organiser Antoinette Buckley. "We are so lucky to have such a well maintained Valley Park right in the heart of Kilcullen with the river Liffey flowing through our town. Thanks to KCA-Tidy Towns volunteers and the CE workers for maintaining the Park on a daily basis. If you are interested in volunteering please contact a member of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you — new faces, fresh ideas welcomed."

Funding for the Family Day has been sponsored by KCA, Kildare Credit Union and Kildare County Council. "We're looking forward to seeing everyone," Antoinette says. "Spread the word."

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