Community Centre donation to mural fund

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A generous donation from Kilcullen Community Centre has given a boost to the Kilcullen Community Action Heritage Wall Mural fund.

The contribution was made possible through a promotion for the recently opened Fun Foods Catering stall beside the Coffee Hatch.

Plastering of the wall at the Newbridge Road location has now been completed, and work on the mural itself is expected to begin once the surface has fully dried. 

Donations to the project can still be made through the fundraising page. 

Meanwhile, the proceeds from the recent Spout Sponsored Swim will be handed over to the fund at 6.30pm on Friday night, in the pub.

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Dowling Property: Sandlands, Calverstown, Kilcullen

Need Room for a pony? Dowling Property has the great pleasure of offering this substantial, five-bedroom, detached bungalow for sale, which is located in one of the area's most sought-after locations, just south of Kilcullen Town.

"Sandlands" stands on an elevated, circa 1.44-acre site and enjoys wonderful views of the Dublin/Wicklow Mountains and the surrounding rolling countryside front and rear. This is an ideal property for someone who has an interest in keeping a horse or animals, as it has a splendid paddock and an agricultural shed which contains three stables. The house extends to circa 187 sq m and has been in the same family ownership since it was originally built, and is presented in good decorative order throughout. 

The accommodation is spacious and benefits from a large entrance hall, kitchen/diner, guest WC, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, utility room and five generously sized bedrooms. Every room enjoys views of the rolling countryside and the well-kept gardens, which have an array of flowers and shrubs. 

The location is simply 1st class and just a five-minute drive will find you at the main M7/M9 motorway, providing excellent access to Dublin. With its superb location, extensive accommodation and paddock, we must now advise on early viewings of this "chain-free" sale, as we predict strong interest. A real gem & not to be missed!

AMV €475,000. Kildare Office 045 482189. dowlingproperty.ie

Are you selling this spring? This is the busiest time of the year for sales, as the evenings are getting longer and temperatures are warming up. We have a large selection of properties coming to the market which may suit you. We can also offer you a FREE, on-site sales appraisal of your property and advise on the sales process. We’d love to hear from you, and maybe it will be your property you’ll be reading about next. 

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Kilcullen cyclist wins 2026 Coombes Connor Memorial

Kilcullen CC's Gavin Stapleton claimed a standout victory in the C3 race at the prestigious Coombes Connor Memorial in Drogheda, Co Louth. Stapleton’s clubmate, Colm Bracken, also made the podium in third place. 

The Coombes Connor Memorial commemorates two key figures in the formation of one of the area's cycling clubs in the early 1970s.

Now part of the Cycling Ireland National Single Grade race series, the event is a longstanding and highly regarded fixture on the Irish racing calendar and forms a cornerstone of one of the biggest weekends in Irish cycling.

The Kilcullen club races in sponsor Murphy Geospatial jerseys.

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Easter week musical reflection will aid mental health

A special Holy Week musical reflection will take place at St Joseph’s Church, Gormanstown, next week, with all donations supporting the work of mental health charity Beyond Stigma. 

A Musical Reflection in Holy Week is organised by Gormanstown Choir on Spy Wednesday, 1 April 2026, at 8pm. 

Beyond Stigma develops evidence-based programmes to address internal stigma and feelings of worthlessness and shame among vulnerable populations, both in Ireland and in the Global South. Organisers say the evening will offer a space for quiet reflection and preparation for Easter, combining sacred music and prayer with an opportunity to support people living with deep, often hidden, emotional struggles. 

Everyone is welcome. Contributions of any amount will help Beyond Stigma continue its work with those most at risk of exclusion and despair.

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The passing of John Martin

The death has occurred of Brig Gen (Retd) John Martin, Kilcullen, on 24 March 2026, peacefully at Naas General Hospital. 

Beloved husband of Monica and dear father of Patrick, John, Therese and Enda, John is sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, sisters Towser and Patsy, son-in-law Harm, daughters-in-law Paula, Liz, and Carrie, brother-in-law George, grandchildren Oliver, Lars, Rolf, Róisín, Rory, Olan, Jack, Ciara, Áine, Evan and Emer, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

John will be reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas, W91 VY71. (Ample car parking available at Naas Plaza Carpark at the junction of Corban’s Lane and Church Lane). Removal will be on Friday to the Church of the Sacred Heart & St Brigid, Kilcullen, arriving for the 11am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Brigid’s Cemetery. 

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on this link. 

House private, please. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas, Ph: 045 897397.

“Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”

Parish Lotto Draw results

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on 24 March 2026 were 12, 17, 22 and 28. 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 €4,400.

The winners of the €50 Open Draws are Adam Roylance (Promoter The Parish), Aidan Cunnane (Woodbine Books) and Steve Keneavey (Miriam McDonnell).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were The Parish and P.J Lydon, and the winner of the draw for those in the Parish Centre on the night was Sean Landers.

The Parish thanks all who support the Lotto.

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Kilcullen's 'She Paddles Polo' day

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Kilcullen Canoe Club hosted its first-ever women’s canoe polo event on Sunday. The “She Paddles Polo” day, run in partnership with She Paddles Ireland, brought 16 enthusiastic paddlers onto the water. 

For some, it was their first experience of canoe polo, while others used the opportunity to build on existing skills in a friendly, supportive environment. The event was organised by Laura King and Kilcullen Canoe Club’s own Roisin Rua Phelan. 

The club thanked everyone who came along, took part, and helped out on the day, and it looks forward to hosting more She Paddles Polo events and further developing opportunities for women and girls to get involved in canoe polo.

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KWWSPCA needs more volunteers

The Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA) is appealing for more volunteers to help care for rescue dogs at its shelter near Athgarvan in Co Kildare. 

The charity, which is run entirely by volunteers and has no paid staff, says it urgently needs dependable individuals to assist with daily dog care, including walking, feeding, cleaning kennels, and general shelter duties. 

Volunteers need to be hardworking, dog-confident, over 21, fit, have no relevant physical impairments, and can travel to the shelter independently, as public transport is not available. Regular availability for either a morning shift (7.30am–1pm) or an afternoon shift (1pm–6pm, earlier in winter) is particularly required.

Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to complete the online application form or email kwwspca@gmail.com for more information.

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Winner of Kilcullen GAA Jackpot

Kilcullen GAA’s club lotto jackpot of €3,200 has been won by local man Brian Bell. He scooped the top prize in this week's draw, in which the winning numbers were 2, 8, 10 and 18.

Because the jackpot was won, there were no lucky dip winners this week. The lotto will now reset, with the next draw taking place on 30 March, when the new top prize will be €1,000.

Kilcullen GAA has congratulated Brian and thanked all who took part in the fundraiser. Entries for the next draw can be made via a link in the club’s social media or at kilcullengaa.ie.

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Visual Merchandising workshop

Local retailers are being offered fresh tools to grow sales and sustain local jobs through a new visual merchandising workshop taking place next month, writes Brian Byrne.

Focus on Retail: Boost Sales with Visual Merchandising aims to empower businesses to display their products and services with greater flair, helping them attract more customers in-store and online. 

By improving how goods are presented, retailers can increase turnover, protect existing employment and create engaging digital content for their social media and e‑commerce platforms.

The workshop will be held on 20 April at MERITS in Naas and is supported by the Government of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Kildare County Council and Local Enterprise Office Kildare.

Owners and managers of retail businesses are encouraged to attend.

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More than €8,000 raised on Kilcullen Daffodil Day

Once again, a big thank you to everyone who supported our local Daffodil Day collection, writes Trish Dowling and Ann Brennan, Eurospar, Nolans, Berneys Chemist, DayBreak, Centra, Kildare Credit Union, the Library, and Mace in Athgarvan. 

Your kind generosity helped raise €8,014, which will be greatly appreciated by the Irish Cancer Society.

Thank you so much to the regular volunteers and the new volunteers who came on board this year, including two of our longest-serving, pictured above. 

Your time and help on the day are so important to the success of the day.

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Successful CFR training day for children

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Kilcullen Community First Responders hosted a highly successful training day for local children, equipping them with vital lifesaving skills, including CPR.

Children aged eight and upwards took part in the session, which focused on what to do in an emergency and how to respond calmly and effectively. By the end of the training, participants had learned how to:

• Ring the emergency services • Have their Eircode ready to give to the call taker • Check if a person is responding when called or gently shaken • Start CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including placing the pads correctly and delivering a shock if advised

The organisers said they were delighted to see the children leave with such important skills and the confidence to use them.

Parents who would like their child to take part in the next course are invited to email kilcullenfirstresponders@gmail.com to have their names added to the list.

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Night-time roadworks on M7/N7

Night-time road closures will take place on the M7 and N7 this week as essential works get underway. The closures will run from 10pm to 6am from Monday, 23 March, with multiple junctions affected on different nights.

On Monday and Tuesday, the M7 eastbound entry at Junction 10 (Naas South) will close, with a diversion via the R445 to Junction 9a (Millennium Park). Westbound, both the entry and exit at Junction 10 will close, with diversions via the M9 and Junction 9a.

On Wednesday, the westbound entry at Junction 9a will close, with traffic redirected to Junction 9 (Naas North).

On Thursday, closures will affect the M7 eastbound entry and exit at Junction 9, the N7 westbound entry at Junction 7 (Kill), and a stop/go system will operate at Junction 4 (Saggart).

On Friday, westbound entry and exit at Junction 9 on the M7, and entry and exit at Junction 6 (Castledwarden) on the N7, will close.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time, follow diversions and drive with care.

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St Laurence’s Camogie Club fun run

A 5km fundraising fun run and walk, followed by a community bake sale, will be held in Narraghmore on Easter Monday, 6 April, hosted by St Laurence’s Camogie Club.

The run will take place at the Old Hardware in Narraghmore, with the event starting at 12pm. Registration opens from 11.30am, with entry fees of €10 for adults and €5 for children.

The club encourages everyone, including families and walkers of all abilities, to take part, which will conclude with the bake sale. All proceeds support St Laurence’s Camogie Club.

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