A Wonderful Evening of Connection and Collaboration on Tuesday at a Twinning Networking Event which brought together twinning committees to share ideas, build relationships, and explore future initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.

🎉We won in the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards🎉

We were awarded in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Planet Earth' category for our 'Grass to Gas' project which was delivered in collaboration with Maynooth University.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zve2e

📢 We are delighted to announce that Picture This will headline the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026!
🎸The band will play in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy, on 30th January 2026.
🎫Tickets at €25 go on sale at the Ballroom on 6th November from 12pm to 8pm.
❓More information @ tinyurl.com/bdcmftv2

An exciting day today with the Shackleton Experience officially opening 🎉
Dedicated to the life of Kildare-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts - including the cabin in which he died!
Read more here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Shackle...

Want to know more about the Community Climate Action Programme Grant? Phase two is launching on 28th October 🎉

Join us at one of our drop in clinics and speak to our Community Climate Action Officer 👨‍💼

📢Farmers!

🚜Reminder that spreading farmyard manure on agricultural land is strictly prohibited between 1st November 2025 and 12th January 2026.

💦This is part of the GAP Regulations, designed to protect water quality and to prevent pollution.

More information @ kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/...

We would like to advise the public of updated opening hours for our Cash Office, effective from 1st November 2025.
The Cash Office will now be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/4xcvdj3a

🎉We're delighted to announce that the Kildare Biodiversity Conference is back! 🌹
🦇From Bats, Bees and Balsam to Cuckoos, Curlews, and the Curragh , there is something for everyone!🐝
🗺️Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
📅 18th & 19th October 2025
Details @ tinyurl.com/4r4uaskm

Kildare County Council announced today at a Special Meeting on Monday, 22 September, that it will not endorse a candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election.

⚠️Kerdiffstown Park will be closed from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September (inclusive) for seasonal wildflower meadow harvesting. 🌺

⚽Evening access to sports pitches will be maintained 🏃‍♂️

We apologise for the short notice.

📞Contact our Parks Section at 045-980553 for more information.

Come explore the Kildare Municipal Art Collection in an informal, welcoming setting in a series of free artist talks. 🎨

Free to attend but booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/naasl...

See some highlight here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...

🖌️Image credit: Martin Gale, Watch Him Go, 1976

The online consultation is now open for the Draft Newbridge Settlement Plan ✍️

Submissions Close Thursday, 16 October at 4pm.

🗣️Public information event on Tuesday 23 September at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge W12 X067, 4pm – 7pm.

More info here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...

⚠️Due to essential maintenance, our online payments and planning enquiries services will be offline for a period today. ⚠️

❗Online payments will be unavailable from 13:00 – 14:00

❗Online planning enquiries will be unavailable from 16:30 -20:00.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We want to hear from you 🫵

Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address ongoing issues of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre.

💭Share your thoughts here:
consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/c...

📅The Deadline is 26 September at 5pm

Culture Night 2025

📅19 September 2025
🕓4pm till late

There will be events across the county for Culture Night 2025, including live music 🎵, performance, poetry and even a public art bus tour! 🚌

For more information: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...

Oíche Chultúir 2025

📅19 Meán Fómhair 2025
🕓4pm go dtí déanach

Beidh ar siúl fud fad an chontae d’Oíche Chultúir 2025, lena n-áirítear ceol beo 🎵, taibhiú , filíocht agus fiú turas bus ealaíne poiblí! 🚌

Tuilleadh eolais anseo: kildarecoco.ie/News/Seolann...

Join us for the free annual John Devoy Commemoration, and see John Devoys Chair, recently donated to the County Archives -

📅 Thursday, 25 September
📍Naas Library and Cultural Centre
🕡 Refreshments from 6.30pm

More information here: kildarecoco.ie/News/JohnDev...

Community Climate Action Programme – Grant Info Session Available!

Watch our recent session, co-hosted by Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, and Louth County Councils. Learn about grant funding for local climate action projects.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW4K...

📢Tuesday 2 September from 3-7pm in the Parish Hall, Moone regarding the National Cycle Network (NCN) Roadspace re-allocation Pilot on the R448 at Moone and Timolin.

📋Representatives from TII, Kildare County Council and AECOM will be in attendance to respond to queries raised.

🎪🎉 National Play Day 2025! 🎉🎪

Join us for a fun-filled, inclusive event at Áras Chill Dara, Naas on Saturday, 6th September 2025, from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Enjoy over 30 activities, live stage acts, and accessible features.

All activities and parking are free.

🎪🎉Lá Náisiúnta Súgartha 2025! 🎉🎪

Bígí linn don ócáid spraíúil chuimsitheach seo in Áras Chill Dara, An Nás, Dé Sathairn 6 Meán Fómhair 2025, ó 12 i.n. go 5 i.n.

Tá na gníomhaíochtaí ar fad agus an pháirceáil saor in aisce. Táimid ag súil le tú a fheiceáil ann!