Bluebells and Buskers in Rathangan today

Just a reminder that the Bluebells and Buskers event in Killinthomas Woods, Rathangan, which was postponed from yesterday due to the bad weather forecast, will take place today Monday 2 May from 2pm.

It's the 7th year of the event which raises money for the RYARC Community Centre in Rathangan and pays for the insurance, light and heating for this invaluable service in Rathangan. This year proceeds will be also be supporting victims of the war in Ukraine.

Main organiser Brian O’Loughlin says there's a great line up of 20 different events including music and story-telling for children. "Over the years we raised more than €50,000 for the RYARC Centre and we hope to do even better this year. More importantly though it's an opportunity for people and families to gather in our lovely woods and enjoy nature and culture.”

The event began in 2013 as a tribute to the memory of the late Jimmy O’Loughlin and is a wonderful event for nature and music lovers, walkers, children and families. 

Local Senator Fiona O'Loughlin welcomed the return of the event after a gap of two years because of covid. "We are looking forward to gathering together once again to celebrate our wonderful Killinthomas woods and buskers, and also to remember those who are no longer with us, in particular John and Mairead Fullam with whom we always shared this special day. A huge thank you to the Scouts for their help with our giant BBQ, local sporting volunteers for their help with parking and marshalling, the Kildare Civil Defence and of course our wonderful musicians and entertainers."

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