On Saturday May 11th, President Higgins opened an exhibition of bronzes by John Behan RHA in Kilcock Art Gallery entitled “Reflections” 

The exhibition reflects the sculptor’s output over the last 50 years, highlighting the themes of displacement of people and emigration that have concerned John throughout his life as a sculptor.

One of his pieces, entitled “Arrival” and commissioned by the Office of Public Works, is a bronze sculpture of a Famine ship, seven metres long and eight metres high, with 150 bronze figures on deck and disembarking. The piece was presented to the United Nations by the Government of Ireland in 2000. 

In April 2018, President Higgins viewed “Arrival”, after his address to the UN High-Level Meeting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace.

Wednesdays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm

Looking for Things to do in Kildare ? Redhills Adventure is set on what was once an old working farm only a few kilometers from Kildare Village, just off the M7 and under 35 minutes from the Red Cow roundabout.

We aim (no pun intended) to offer you an action-packed day out with a range of different to the norm, fun and safe activities. Our activities are land based soft adventure that are suitable for all fitness levels and interests.

We are open all year-round, Monday to Sunday for group bookings for eight or more and individuals can join our open tag gaming sessions every weekend so you don’t need a group.

Escape the Ordinary with a day out at Redhills Adventure Kildare!

The Athy Heritage Centre-Museum has partnered with the world renowned website – www.antarctic-circle.org to host in Ireland the SouthPole-Sium, a celebration of all things Antarctic. Athy will host visitors from all over the world as part of the SouthPole-Sium on Sunday the 9th June.

Events in Athy on the 9th June will include –

 – A visit to the Birthplace of Shackleton

– Lunch in the Dining Room of Kilkea Castle

– Lectures, presentations on Antarctic Matters with display of unique Shackleton material in the Museum.

For attendees it presents a unique chance to visit Shackleton’s birthplace and lunch in the castle as neither are generally accessible to the public.

There are a limited number of places available which will be allocated on ‘first come first serve basis’.

The all in cost of €40 includes the bus from Athy to Kilkea and back and lunch in the castle.  Refreshments will also be served in the Museum.

The event will run from 11am-5pm

Please contact the Museum to book:

Tel: 0598633075

Email: athyheritage@eircom.net

Back by popular demand after the band’s highly acclaimed sell-out concert at Castletown in 2018 –  the boys are back in town!

For one night only on the 5th of July 2019 Castletown House Celbridge celebrates ‘Swing Into Summer’, with a night of performance from the Connor McKeon Band presents The Legends of Swing Outdoors.

Performing the big, bold and raucous hits from the legendary gang of swingers including Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong and The Great American Song Book. Do not miss this highly-anticipated show.  Bring a blanket, a picnic and refreshments.  Outdoor concert event.  Limited tickets, book early!

“Absolutely Amazing…the real deal!” – Ryan Tubridy

“An unmissable show” – Today FM

“Highly entertaining!!  had to get up and dance .. it was phenomenal!”

The concert is on Friday, 5 July 2019 from 18:00 to 21:00 and tickets are available at this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-connor-mckeon-band-presents-the-legends-of-swing-outdoors-tickets-55900153865

Details of all our upcoming events and tours etc can be found on our website: www.castletown.ie

Following on from two successful POP UP ART exhibition in 2018 , a collaboration of Artists of all
Genres have come together to showcase their work at the June Art Exhibition in the beautifully
restored Historic Newbridge Town Hall on Sunday 16th June 2019 from 10 am – 5pm.

Eilis Kavanagh, a native of Newbridge town, whose work is inspired by the beauty of the local
countryside and bog lands, and who is the force behind these exhibitions believes that the Town Hall is the perfect venue for these community events.

Eilis is overwhelmed by the amount and standar of local talent and is delighted to facilitate local artists the opportunity to come together and
showcase their work in the beautifully restored historic Newbridge Town Hall. This free community
event allows the community have a twofold experience of visiting the Historic Town Hall and viewing the amazing display of Art.

This is a great opportunity for all art lovers to come along, free of charge and view the work of so
many talented Artists. Entry is free and all are welcome, so why not come along between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 16th June 2019 and enjoy this unique opportunity to view and even purchase original pieces of art.