KCA busy brightening up Kilcullen

Image: KCA.

Spring has definitely sprung when you see Kilcullen Community Action people digging and planting in the various flower beds they tend around the community, writes Brian Byrne.

This photo shows some of them busy at the flower bed at Logstown yesterday. If you happen to bump into them any time, say thank you.

And if you have a spare hour a week, maybe ask how you can help.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Patrick Hyland's Summer Serenade in Naas next month

Irish tenor Patrick Hyland will bring his Summer Serenade Concert to The Moat Theatre, Naas, on Friday, 5 June 2026 at 8pm.

The concert will feature special guests Heather Sammon (mezzo-soprano), Lynda O’Connor (violin) and Rebecca Warren (piano), with a programme including opera classics, movie hits, musical favourites and Irish songs.

Tickets cost €30 plus a €1.50 booking fee and are on sale now through The Moat Theatre at 045 883030 or online here. 

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Parish Lotto Draw results

The numbers drawn in the Kilcullen & Gormanstown Parish Lotto Draw held on 5th May 2026 were 16, 18, 24 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 €5,600.

The winners of the €50 Open Draws are Mary Sherry (Promoter Vivienne Clifford), The Coyne Family (May Coyne) and Margaret Lynott (The Parish Office).

The winners of the Promoters Draw were PJ Lydon 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.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Chance to win family ticket to Kaleidoscope Festival

Kilcullen Community First Responders have launched a fundraiser offering supporters the chance to win a family weekend ticket to the Kaleidoscope Festival.

Tickets cost €5, through donations at this link, or by direct message on the group's Facebook page. All proceeds are going toward emergency equipment for the group’s responders, who work alongside the National Ambulance Service, attending emergencies in the Kilcullen area.

The fundraiser will help support their efforts to keep the local community safe while giving one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a family festival weekend.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Dowling Property: Burrow Manor, Calverstown, Kilcullen

Dowling Property is pleased to present to the market this exceptional property, maintained to a showhouse standard. It is, without doubt, one of the most outstanding homes available for purchase in Calverstown in recent times. Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac within this highly desirable area, this elegant and extended four-bedroom detached bungalow is impeccably presented throughout. 

This wonderful B2-rated home has been continually upgraded by its current proud owner and was extended to the rear to include a new lounge room, along with two excellent bedroom suites and a large utility room. Other features include stunning plantation shutters, three en-suite bedrooms, and two reception rooms. The heating is oil-fired and is complemented by solar panels and two wood-burning stoves, all contributing to the house’s high energy credentials. 

The gardens are another superb feature, being private, mature, beautifully landscaped, and not overlooked. Another real highlight is the recently erected detached home office in the garden, ideal for a number of uses. The location is first class, with direct access to the M9/M7 just a c. 5-minute drive away. With its outstanding presentation and location, we advise early viewing of this fabulous home, as you will not be disappointed. A true gem! 

AMV €550,000. dowlingproperty.ie. Kildare Office 045 482189. 

If you are thinking of selling, we would love to hear from you. We can arrange a FREE on-site call-out to advise on your property.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Deadline looming for school bus applications

Parents and guardians in Kildare South are being urged to complete their School Transport Scheme applications and payments before the May 8 deadline.

Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin said families should act now to secure tickets for the 2026/27 school year, warning that late applications or payments could mean a ticket is not available.

Applications are required for students who are new to the scheme, starting junior infants or first year, or changing school or address. Families already registered do not need to reapply unless details have changed, but they must log in to complete payment or submit medical card details.

The School Transport Family Portal will close from May 8 to July 1, 2026, to allow for planning. Further information is available at buseireann.ie/schooltransport.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

The Song Cycle coming to Kilcullen cinema

The next film at Kilcullen Bridge Cinema on Tuesday, May 12th, is a unique event of film, chat, and song, writes Teresa Nurse of Kilcullen Lions. The Song Cycle is a new film from Nick Kelly, acclaimed musician (The Fat Lady Sings) and filmmaker (The Drummer and the Keeper). 

It opened at the Irish Film Institute on May 1st to great reviews, and the film is now showing at selected cinemas across Ireland. Each event screening will involve Nick travelling sustainably to the location (primarily by bicycle) to attend the screening, and then performing live after the screening. The result will be a unique mini-touring programme incorporating cinema, music, and sustainability.

The Song Cycle is a charming documentary that tells Nick’s story of how, in 2022, he decided to cycle from his home in Dublin to the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England — carrying his guitar, tent, and all the other essentials. He was accompanied by his friend and ‘Dogs’ collaborator, Sean Millar, who was following the same route on public transport. The pair stopped to perform in different venues along the route, making their way towards a grand finale at Glastonbury. 

The journey proves a celebration of sustainability in its many forms, while also allowing the filmmaker to thoughtfully reflect on his relationship with his late father, the esteemed politician and academic, John Kelly. Inspired by environmental concerns, the film also explores music and friendship and is uplifting, humorous, and thought-provoking. 

Come for the film and stay for the chat and music. It promises to be a wonderful event. Tickets are now on sale in Woodbine Books, Kilcullen, and on Eventbrite.

Doors open at 7pm. Film 7.30pm followed by a concert at 9pm. 

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Kilcullen Cycling Club riders shine at Kanturk

Kilcullen Cycling Club enjoyed an excellent weekend at the Kanturk 3-Day, with strong performances from several riders, writes Liam Walker.

Tom Hughes finished 2nd overall and 7th on the final stage. Fergal Regan took 3rd overall in the C3 race, while Conor Regan was 2nd on yesterday's stage and 4th overall in the C1 race.

Pictured above are Conor Regan, Fergal Regan, and Tom Hughes.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

County Kildare gears up for Bike Week 2026

A reminder that County Kildare is set to host a variety of events as part of National Bike Week 2026, which runs from 9 to 17 May.

Local highlights include a bike confidence and repair event at Harbour Field, Maynooth, on 9 May, the Kildare Inclusivity Festival at The Curragh Racecourse on 10 May, and an On Your Bike! Craft Workshop at Maynooth Community Library on 14 May.

Later in the week, there will be inclusive and family-friendly cycling along the Barrow Blueway, with events in Athy including the Barrow Blueway Inclusive Initiative on 15 May, two 50km leisure cycles on 16 May, and the Athy Triathlon Club Family Blueway Cycle on 17 May.

The Kildare events aim to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, build cycling confidence, and enjoy local amenities.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Neil Durkan wins Punchestown Charity Race

Neil Durkan won the 35th Punchestown Charity Race on Saturday last, 2 May, riding Touch The Moon, trained by William Durkan. Sophie Connor finished second, and Maxime de Chambord came third. 

The race, which closed the 2026 Punchestown Festival, holds personal significance for Durkan, who donated bone marrow to his brother John, a leukaemia patient, 28 years ago. John subsequently died from his illness, but the Durkan family has retained a long-standing connection with Punchestown. 

Race organiser James Nolan, himself the recipient decades ago of a donor kidney from his sister Catherine, expressed his gratitude to the jockeys, owners, trainers, and Punchestown Racecourse for their support. He anticipates the 2026 race will have raised over €60,000 for the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund, promoting the message “Have the conversation - say YES to Organ Donation.”

James is pictured above with the 22 jockeys who took part in the race.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Halverstown win first home game in style

Des Drumm, Chairman, presents Lauren Maguire, Pure Power Nutrition, with a club cap to thank her for Halverstown Match Day sponsorship.

Halverstown Cricket Club made a winning start at home in the 2026 season with a convincing 9-wicket victory over Rush 3 on 2 May.

After opening the season campaign with an away win over Malahide 5, Halverstown 1 carried that momentum into their first home fixture, which was also the club’s first under its new “Sponsor a Match” programme. Supported by Purepower Nutrition, the occasion got off to the perfect start as Halverstown bowled Rush out for 101.

New Zealander Cate Pederson top-scored for the visitors with 31, but Halverstown’s bowlers stayed in control, with Vishnu taking 3 for 13 and Neville Case claiming 2 for 23. Halverstown then chased down the match comfortably, losing only one wicket. Leigh Leesman finished unbeaten on 60, while debutant Guarev made 27 not out.

Halverstown captain Paolo Rosa praised the performance afterwards, saying: “When the lads play like this, it makes my job easier.”

Before the match, chairman Des Drumm welcomed Lauren Maguire of Purepower Nutrition, who rang the club bell to start play and later presented the Player of the Match award to Cate Pederson.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Dawn Walk for Pieta date

A reminder that the Kilcullen Healthy Clubs Dawn Walk to raise funds for Pieta will be held this year next Saturday, 9 May, writes Brona Dooley. The charity provides professional counselling, support, and education to those experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviour, and to those impacted by suicide and self-harm, and all these services are free of charge. 

Join us on our Field of Dreams track on 9 May: we will gather from 4:15 am for a mindful walk together with family, friends, or just quietly carrying your own reason.

To finish the morning, join us at Kilcullen GAA Clubhouse for complimentary breakfast rolls and cakes. Raggy’s Cafe will also be open for all your hot drink needs and is generously making a donation towards Pieta House for every purchase made with them. 

Donations will be accepted in the morning and will be donated to Pieta on behalf of Kilcullen GAA Healthy Clubs.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Footpath parking is illegal

This is one of the issues raised at the recent AGM of Kilcullen Community Action, that some motorists are parking on the new footpaths in Kilcullen. This one is a case in point: last night, photographs sent in by a reader show a car parked in front of McTernan's in the early evening, and the car was still there some hours later.

Parking on a footpath can carry a minimum of 1 penalty point and an €80 fine.

A key point of the conversation at the AGM was that illegal parking in Kilcullen has to be tackled through a combination of traffic wardens and Garda traffic policing.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Baptist community to host two hope-focused evenings

Brannockstown Baptist community will host two special evenings at the end of May exploring the theme of hope in today’s world. The events on Thursday, 28 May, and Friday, 29 May, both start at 7:30pm at the church in Brannockstown (W91 K004).

The evenings will include songs, personal stories, short Bible talks, and free refreshments, with all welcome to attend. The events are aimed at anyone asking where real hope can be found in uncertain times.

More information is available at brannockstownbaptist.com.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy