Co. Kildare · Thu 1 to Sun 4 October
Rainy day things to do in Kildare this weekend
19 things to do indoors: shows, galleries, museums and tours. Every listing gives the time, the price where it's published, and where we read it.
Thu1 October
| 7pm |
Mary Leadbeater in conversationMary Linehan as Quaker diarist Mary Leadbeater, talking to John MacKenna.Athy Library
Free~ Checked 3/4Kildare Readers' Festival. Festival page says all events free, booking essential; Tickettailor booking page returns 403, so availability not checked. |
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| 7.30pm |
The Mulcahy FamilyFamily trad group opening Féile Liam O'Flynn. 80 of 100 seats left.The Stores, 33 South Main Street, Naas
€25✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com. |
| 8pm |
Tolü Makay: People Still Cry in SummerTolü Makay on tour. 115 of 169 seats left at 28 Sep.Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge
€25✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on riverbank.ie and riverbank.ticketsolve.com. |
| Nothing on Thursday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Fri2 October
| 9.30am to 5pm |
Readers' Festival photo exhibitionGer Holland's festival photos of writers and guests. Runs to 10 Oct.Riverbank Arts Centre (McKenna Gallery), Main Street, Newbridge
Free~ Checked 3/4Venue page only; no booking. Also open Thu 9.30am to 5pm and Sat 10am to 1pm; closed 2pm to 2.30pm for lunch per opening hours page. |
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| 7pm |
A Quiet Love, plus Q&AFirst feature in Irish Sign Language, with producer Q&A. 101 of 144 left.Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge
Free✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on riverbank.ie and riverbank.ticketsolve.com. |
| 7pm |
Molly Vulpyne Band, Blandad and I Know The ButcherRock, punk and alternative night raising money for My Lovely Horse Rescue.33 South Main, 33 South Main Street, Naas
€11.70~ Checked 3/4Eventbrite is the only source (promoter Wild About It Promotions); price is as shown by Eventbrite and may include fees. 7pm to 11pm. |
| 7.30pm |
Under €20The McCarthy Sisters with Kildare Youth Trad OrchestraFéile Liam O'Flynn concert in a Naas church. 241 of 250 left.St David's Church, 28 North Main Street, Naas
€15✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com. |
| Nothing on Friday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sat3 October
| 10am to 5pm |
If it rainsShackleton ExperienceGalleries on Athy-born explorer Ernest Shackleton. Last admission 3.30pm.Shackleton Experience, Emily Square, Athy
From €15~ Checked 3/4Both pages last agreed on 28 Sep, more than 72 hours ago. |
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| 11.30am |
The odd oneThe Athy Story guided tourFree tour of Athy's local history. 4 of 6 places left.Shackleton Experience, Emily Square, Athy
Free~ Checked 3/4Both pages last agreed on 28 Sep, more than 72 hours ago. |
| 12pm |
Spoken word workshopThe Poetry Kiln's David Hynes and Anna D. Ages 15 and up.Naas Library and Cultural Centre
Free~ Checked 3/4Kildare Readers' Festival; free, booking essential. Tickettailor page returns 403, so availability not checked. |
| 1pm |
Joe the MagicianComedy magic from RTÉjr's Dizzy Deliveries. Age 4+. 52 seats left.Moat Theatre, Abbey Road, Naas
€16✓ Checked 4/42 Oct: moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com agree on date, time and price. |
| 7.30pm |
The Bonny MenTrad and folk group, part of Féile Liam O'Flynn. 99 of 172 left.Moat Theatre, Abbey Road, Naas
€25✓ Checked 4/42 Oct: moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com agree on date, time and price. |
| 7.30pm |
Date nightThe Dublin TrioFéile Liam O'Flynn gig in a village pub. 75 of 100 seats left.The Dew Drop Inn, Main Street, Kill
€25✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com. |
| 8pm |
Book this nowGearóid Farrelly: No PressureNew stand-up hour. 12 of 170 seats left at 28 Sep.Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge
€25✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on riverbank.ie and riverbank.ticketsolve.com. |
| Nothing on Saturday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sun4 October
| 9.30am to 5pm |
Castletown House guided toursGuided tours of the Palladian mansion. Last tour 4pm; parkland free.Castletown House and Parklands, Celbridge
€10~ Checked 3/4OPW page gives daily hours and prices (adult €10, family €25, under 12 free). Booking calendar is JS-only so tour slots not checked. Also open Thu to Sat. |
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| 11am |
Barry Geraghty in conversationThe jump jockey talks to Donn McClean about Moscow Flyer and Sprinter Sacre.The Silken Thomas, 16 Market Square, Kildare Town
Free~ Checked 3/4Kildare Readers' Festival; free, booking essential. Tickettailor page returns 403, so availability not checked. |
| 2.30pm |
Mícheál and MacDara Ó Raghallaigh with Danny MahonyAfternoon trad concert, Féile Liam O'Flynn. 36 of 90 seats left.The Stores, 33a South Main Street, Naas
€15✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com. |
| 3pm |
Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí BandCéilí band at Kill GAA, part of Féile Liam O'Flynn. 100 of 100 left.Kill GAA, Gaelic View
€15✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on moattheatre.com and moattheatre.ticketsolve.com. |
| 7.30pm |
Martin HayesClare fiddler closes Féile Liam O'Flynn. His masterclass is sold out too.Moat Theatre, Abbey Road, Naas
Sold out~ Checked 3/4Both pages last agreed on 28 Sep, more than 72 hours ago. |
| Nothing on Sunday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Kildare's five picks, every Thursday
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