Hermitage Park Summer BBQ

After the rain passed, the residents of Hermitage Park enjoyed a wonderful afternoon and a very pleasant evening at our BBQ, writes Martin Sheridan. Great to see so many residents turning out.

Between the football matches, the tug of war, and a few songs later, seeing so many of the next generation out enjoying themselves and mingling with the adults was wonderful. 

Thanks to everyone.

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Castlemartin Lodge Family Fun Day planned

Pic: Castlemartin Lodge Facebook

The organisers of a summer Family Fun Day at Castlemartin Lodge are seeking prize donations for a raffle and baked goods for a cake sale.

They are also looking for volunteers to help on the day, scheduled for Saturday 25 August.

The event will run from 1pm-4pm, and anyone who can help should PM from the estate's Facebook page.

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Naas street fete

A Naas Community Fete on the streets is planned for Saturday 28 July, writes Brian Byrne.

There will be entertainment from Jam Music, Zumba, the Garda Band and the Newbridge Wind Ensemble. The event is organised by Naas Rotary in conjunction with An Garda Síochána.

The community celebration will run from 1pm-5pm on the Main Street, is in aid of Barretstown, and in addition to music there will be sport, food, a pop-up Gaeltacht, and all sorts of children's and family entertainment.

Displays will feature vintage fire engines, steam engines and old cars. Other attractions will include street barbecue food to complement the offerings from Main Street restaurants and cafes.

(NOTE: This story has been amended. Contrary to the information supplied, the Kilcullen Gospel Choir will not be performing. Their next event is at The Relay for Life in September and their Autumn Concert on 12 October will be held in  Toughers.)


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Hillcrest Summer Barbecue

It was all fun, food and bouncing yesterday at the annual Hillcrest Summer Barbecue, as these pics by Pat Foley clearly show.

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Lego fans must visit Castletown

As we have two little boys over from America to entertain, we've been taking on experiences which are outside our normal, writes Brian Byrne.

For the record, they're Gavin and Devin Byrne, our grandchildren and sons of Carl and Livea, who live in Cold Spring NY. If you see the lads in tow around town, give them a high five.

Anyhow, today it was a trip to the Big Brick Lego exhibition in Castletown House, and for anyone interested in the toy, it's a must. Running until the end of August, there's also opportunity to play with Lego, and there are a number of master-classes planned for children, look them up if you have interested youngsters (our Gavin is a master, way beyond his five years).

The exhibition has some 500 sets of Lego and Wrebbit 3D puzzles all constructed by Michael Finan, from Banbridge in Co Down. He has been a Lego enthusiast since he was five and his early exhibitions were put in place to raise money for children's cancer charities, and since then they have been shown all over Ireland.

Well worth the trip. And the light cost includes the use of the garden in Castletown, with picnic tables and a small but nice playground … and lots of fairy doors.

The cafe is really good too ... try the Ploughman's Sandwich, or the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for special treats.

Summer Soccer School

The Summer Soccer School organised by SportsDirect.com will be held at Kilcullen Community Centre between 11-15 July.

All participants will receive five days of top quality coaching from FAI accredited coaches.

The fee is €65 and there are family discounts available. A late booking fee of an extra €10 will be charged on any booking within five days of a camp start date.

Bookings can be made online at summersoccerschools.ie or by phoning 1890 653653.

Brannockstown Summer Camp

The Brannockstown Summer Camp will take place from 11-15th July 2016 for children aged 6-12 years.

Camp runs from 10am-3pm each day and costs €30 per child. Looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.

The Alliance Youth Works are back again this year with the GROW team. Just turn up on the day and registration forms will be available.

Harvest Vintage Rally to end month

A Vintage Harvest Rally is taking place in Suncroft on Sunday August 31 in aid of the Howe Family Cottage Restoration Fund, writes Brian Byrne.

There will be on exhibit vintage tractors, combine harvesters, steam engines, military vehicles and equipment, stationary engines, as well as tractor pulling and live music.

A blacksmith will be showing his trade, as will a thatcher, and there will be butter making and flour making.

The road run element of the Rally will leave Martinstown at 12 noon, and entry is by donation.

More information is available at 086 2561824 or 087 2511665.