DUNLAVIN CHRISTMAS FAIR

The Dunlavin Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, 22 November, between 11am and 5pm.

The Venue is St Kevin's Community College, Eircode W91 R971.

The event is supported by Dunlavin & District Forum. All are welcome.

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CPC SAFETY BARRIER EXTENSION REQUEST

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A request that the safety barrier at CPC near the newly upgraded crossing be extended has been made to Kildare County Council by Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge MD.

The councillor also has a motion asking that the council install the coloured pencil bollards at Brannockstown Community School.

In a question on the agenda, Cllr O'Dwyer is asking whether the council plans to paint the exterior of Kilcullen Library in 2027?

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TABLE QUIZ FOR ANNA'S ARCTIC TREK IN AID OF MS IRELAND

A reminder that a Table Quiz is being held in Fallon’s TONIGHT, the 12th, to support local woman Anna McLeod's Arctic Trek in January in aid of MS Ireland, writes Brian Byrne. Anna lives with multiple sclerosis, and will be among a group of adventurous women who will do the eight-day Arctic tundra expedition. 

The Table Quiz kicks off at 8pm, with the usual cost of €10 per person.

Two-thirds of people diagnosed with MS are women, and the Arctic Trek fundraiser has a target total of €67,500. There are 14 participants in the fundraiser, which will take place between 24 and 31 January 2027. 

Anna, who was diagnosed with MS 12 years ago, is one of almost 11,000 people in Ireland who are living with MS and is an ambassador for MS Ireland. Earlier this year she took part in the May 50K fundraiser and awareness event in Ireland. 

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TRAFFIC UPDATE

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8.15am: Traffic locally no issues. Intermittently slow from Rathcoole to Red Cow. Northbound M50  from Red Cow slow but moving. Earlier congestion through  Tallaght J11 has now eased.

There will be rolling closures on N7 inbound from Casement Aerodrome through the morning as dignitaries fly in for EU meetings.  

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SEVENTH ARCH THEATRE GROUP LAUNCHING

A reminder that a new community drama troupe, Seventh Arch Theatre Group, is launching in Kilcullen TONIGHT, 12 November 2026, at 8pm in O’Connell’s Bar. Open to adults, the group welcomes actors, backstage volunteers, and anyone interested in theatre or seeking a new social outlet.

The launch evening will introduce the founding committee, outline plans, and provide an opportunity for prospective members to meet the team and learn how to get involved. No prior theatre experience required.

For more information, contact 7tharchtheatre@gmail.com.

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TICKET SALES OPEN FOR 'DANCING AT LUGHNASA'

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Kilcullen Drama Group has opened ticket sales for its forthcoming production of Brian Friel’s acclaimed drama, Dancing at Lughnasa, scheduled for 10–13 February 2027. 

Set in 1930s Ireland during the harvest festival, the play depicts the lives of the five Mundy sisters as they contend with poverty and social change, finding comfort in the music of an ageing wireless radio. 

The production’s combination of dance, humour and poignancy offers an enthralling theatrical experience. 

Tickets are available via Eventbrite and would make an excellent Christmas gift. 

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JUST AN ILLUSION IN CINEMA

Brighten up your November with this French comedy-drama Just an Illusion, writes Teresa Nurse. Starring Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin and Simon Boublil, it is a funny and charming 1980s-set coming-of-age film about 13-year-old Vincent, who lives in a suburban apartment block with his parents and older brother.

From the directors of the hit comedy-drama The Intouchables, it is a nostalgic crowd-pleaser that captures a particular French sensibility alongside universal truths about growing up. It also boasts an impressively rich soundtrack of 80s hits.

Showing Tuesday 17 November at 8pm. Tickets €7 on sale in Woodbine Books, Kilcullen, on Eventbrite and at the door.

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PARISH LOTTO DRAW RESULTS

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on 10th November 2026 were 1, 9, 13 and 17. 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 €11,000.

The winners of the €50 Open Draws are Sarah Dunne (Promoter Berney’s Chemist), Siobhan Mitchell (Nancy Fitzpatrick) and Eugene Hall (Miriam McDonnell).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were Vivian Clarke and Anne Brennan, and the winner of the draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Miriam McDonnell.

The Parish thanks all who support the Lotto.

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