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The Shackleton Autumn School celebrates the importance of the polar regions, exploration and Kildare born Ernest Shackleton through a series of lectures, educational workshops, panel discussions, arts, and drama installations Taking place from Friday, 24th October – Sunday, 26th October in locations across Athy including the newly redeveloped Shackleton Experience Special guests include…
Kildare, October 2025: From haunted farms and spooky science camps to family festivals and creative workshops, County Kildare is set to come alive with Halloween magic this October. Across the county, locals and visitors can enjoy a wide range of frightfully fun events taking place between 18th and 31st October. Here’s what’s happening across Kildare…
Friday, 31st October 2025 — Athy, Co. Kildare: DUST off your costumes and root out the fake blood – the spooky season is nearly here in Athy! Crowds are set to descend on the town from 6.30pm on Friday, 31st October for the annual Athy Halloween Festival, a spooktacular evening filled with fun, laughter, and…
The only institution in the world dedicated to the life of Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts – including the actual wooden cabin in which he died Discover Shackleton’s inspiring legacy from his Kildare roots to the vast polar ice caps via immersive interactive experiences, sensory effects and recreated…
From L-R: Caoimhe Wright (Into Kildare), Áine Mangan (CEO, Into Kildare), Ger Alley (GM, Kilashee Hotel), Grace Wright (The Curragh), Sarah Coakley (Kilashee Hotel), Joanne Deegan (The Westgrove). Straffan, Co. Kildare – 5 September 2025 County Kildare is firmly in the global spotlight this summer, hosting two major international golf tournaments that are showcasing the…
Naas, Ireland, August 18, 2025 – Glorious sunshine and world-class hospitality set the stage this weekend as more than 10,000 visitors flocked to Naas Racecourse for the Taste of Kildare Festival 2025. Over two full days, the festival delivered a vibrant showcase of the county’s food, drink, music, and family entertainment — cementing Kildare’s reputation…
Naas, Co. Kildare – 16 August 2025 – The Taste of Kildare festival was officially opened today, Saturday 16 August, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:00 noon, led by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, alongside Cathaoirleach Carmel Kelly. The ceremony marked the beginning of a weekend celebrating the…
Kildare’s premier culinary showcase returns with a feast of flavours. Someone to look out for across the weekend is of the festival’s leading lights, Executive Head Chef at Killashee Hotel, Philip Gleeson. This year’s Taste of Kildare, taking place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August at Naas Racecourse, promises a packed weekend of gourmet…
Naas Racecourse to echo with the sounds of Morning Glory and more, August 16–17 Naas, Co. Kildare — July 24, 2025 — Gutted you missed out on those Oasis tickets? Don’t worry — Morning Glory, Ireland’s premier Oasis tribute act, will be bringing the swagger, sound, and spirit of the Gallagher brothers to Taste of…
Naas, Co. Kildare — [23rd July 2025] — The Keadeen Hotel is joining forces with Taste of Kildare and Into Kildare to deliver a standout experience at this year’s festival, taking over the iconic Circle Restaurant at Naas Racecourse for a weekend of refined dining and warm hospitality. Taking place over the weekend of August…