Arts

Women's shed group in Kildare to debut new collaborative book

Women's shed group in Kildare to debut new collaborative book

'Moonlight' (LEFT) and 'Wave' (RIGHT), two paintings which will feature at the exhibition

Winter-themed exhibition now open in busy Kildare shopping centre

Concert in Kildare aims to raise funds for mental health support group

Concert in Kildare aims to raise funds for mental health support group

Kildare artist to explore motherhood and family life through exhibition

Upcoming Kildare exhibition to examine family life and motherhood

The late Dónal Lunny (RIP)

Music legend Dónal Lunny to be buried in Kildare

Kildare artist to explore motherhood and family life through exhibition

Kildare artist to explore motherhood through exhibition

Two vintage treasures markets coming soon to this town hall in Kildare

Two vintage treasures markets coming soon to this town hall in Kildare

Éadaoin Hassett at the National Opera House

Kildare's Éadaoin Hassett to perform at 75th Wexford Festival Opera

Drama group in Kildare to host music bingo fundraiser

Drama group in Kildare to host music bingo fundraiser

A scene from 'Grief Doll' by Adam Cullen

Kildare screenwriter takes anime-film world by storm

Kildare Readers Festival set to return in October

Kildare Readers Festival set to return in October

Get busy reading, or... Kildare Readers Festival to return in October

Get busy reading, or... Kildare Readers Festival to return in October

Photographed at the launch of The Best Irish Books of 2026 are Ladan, 7, Casey, 11, Yannaty, 8, and Koby, 8, pupils from Scoil Treasa Naofa in Dublin 8, along with Senior Librarian at Kevin Street Library, Neasa McHale. Also photographed are featured artists from Best Irish Books of 2026: Zainab Boladale, author of 'Looking for Aurora' (The O'Brien Press); Peter Donnelly, author and illustrator of 'I am not a Dog'(Gill Books); Johnathan Sung, author and illustrator of 'Moon Moon Can't Sleep' (Bad Book Press); Jen Wallace, author of 'Project Dinosaur' (Little Island Books); and Máire Zepf, author of 'Dearg' (Futa Futa)

Kildare talent makes it into list of best Irish book titles of 2026

‘Artemis 2 Lunar Eclipse’

Kildare-based art group to take part in Culture Night 2026

Photographed at the launch of The Best Irish Books of 2026 are Ladan, 7, Casey, 11, Yannaty, 8, and Koby, 8, pupils from Scoil Treasa Naofa in Dublin 8, along with Senior Librarian at Kevin Street Library, Neasa McHale. Also photographed are featured artists from Best Irish Books of 2026: Zainab Boladale, author of 'Looking for Aurora' (The O'Brien Press); Peter Donnelly, author and illustrator of 'I am not a Dog'(Gill Books); Johnathan Sung, author and illustrator of 'Moon Moon Can't Sleep' (Bad Book Press); Jen Wallace, author of 'Project Dinosaur' (Little Island Books); and Máire Zepf, author of 'Dearg' (Futa Futa)

Kildare authors and illustrators feature among best titles of 2026

Artist RICE, real name Eduard Sacrest, standing beside a mural

Kildare County Council announces winner of prestigious mural award

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Major €4m redevelopment planned for this Kildare arts centre
A planning application has been lodged with respect to Riverbank Arts Centre, Main St, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Ken Phelan

Bruce Springsteen posing for photographs with fans during his 2025 visit to Rathangan

Féile Springsteen kicks off in Rathangan, Co. Kildare tomorrow

Jonathan Dickson, from Celbridge - 'Theo (Almost) Hiding Behind a Tree in the Phoenix Park'

Two Kildare artists shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize 2026

Book about paganism and magickal practices to launch in Kildare bookshop

Book about paganism and magick to launch in Kildare bookshop

Droichead Youth Theatre's 'Critical Miss', directed by Christina Matthews

Two Kildare arts organisations awarded €27,246 by Arts Council

Bruce Springsteen posing for photographs with fans during his 2025 visit to Rathangan

Stage set for inaugural Féile Springsteen in Kildare

Resurrected from the grave! Return of Kildare-based Halloween festival teased

Return of Kildare-based Halloween festival teased

Printing workshop for children to take place in this Kildare town

Printing workshop for children to take place in this Kildare town

Kildare public urged to have their say on revamp of arts centre

Kildare public urged to have their say on revamp of arts centre

Busy Kildare shopping centre hosts colourful art exhibition

Busy Kildare shopping centre hosts colourful art exhibition

Michelle Robertson and David Delaney, Co-founders of The ARC Project

Kildare man to exhibit recovery artwork at Electric Picnic 2026

A feast for your eyes: August art exhibition taking place in well-known Kildare shopping centre

August art exhibition taking place in popular Kildare shopping centre
The exhibition is free to attend
Ciarán Mather

Lía Fox, Amelia Paul and Lisa Murphy

PHOTOS: The 38th Gerald Manley Hopkins International Festival

A past production of ‘We Will Rock You’

Naas Musical Society brings ‘sounds of the 70’s’ to the Moat Theatre

RIP: Glen Hansard

RIP: Local tributes to musician and Kildare resident Glen Hansard

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Kildare musicians invited to apply for high end classical instruments

Poet Desmond Egan with Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Tim Durkan

Kildare County Council confers civic honour on leading poet

Proposed Dáil motion aims to protect Kildare artists from being 'ripped off' by AI

Proposed Dáil motion aims to protect Kildare artists from AI

Crookett House Arts Centre

Brand new art centre to open on a stunning restored farm in Kildare

24-hour busking session to take place in this Kildare region

24-hour busking session to take place in this Kildare region

Kildare acting group announces release of upcoming comedy play

Kildare acting group announces release of upcoming comedy play

REVIEW: Magician and mind-reader keeps Kildare audience in the palm of his hands

REVIEW: Magician and mind-reader wows Kildare audience

Sing the day away! 24-hour busking session to take place in Kildare Town

24-hour busking session to take place in Kildare Town

New comedy play coming soon to Kildare-based community centre

New comedy play coming soon to Kildare-based community centre

A sneak preview at one of the group's new paintings: 'Lake at Donadea Forest'

Kildare art group launches new exhibition in popular shopping centre

Kildare-based drama club issues urgent appeal to the public

Kildare-based drama club issues urgent appeal to the public

The event will take place inside The Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge.

Autism-friendly event planned for this Kildare town's annual festival

Rian Madigan with school staff

Huge win for Kildare student in Junk Kouture Competition

Drama club in Kildare issues urgent request to the public

Drama club in Kildare issues urgent request to the public

A sneak preview at one of the group's new paintings: 'Lake at Donadea Forest'

Kildare-based art group teases exhibition in busy shopping centre

Gordon Snell, author and Maeve Binchy’s husband, dies aged 93

Weekly income of 325 euros for artists will ‘set Ireland apart’ – minister

Millions of euros of arts and sports funding wasted, report finds

‘An irony and an injustice’ that comedians are not recognised as artists

Logan Kelly (12) from Clane. Photograph supplied.

Kildare podcaster and DJ to interview band as part of RTÉ series

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

PIC: Steve Smith/Courtesy of Rory Gallagher Music Library, Cork

Guitar belonging to Rory Gallagher sold for over €1million at auction

The exterior of Woodbine Books in Kilcullen.

Open mic event to take place at County Kildare book shop

The cast of ‘Secret Dilemma’, the latest production from Riff Raff Drama Group. Photograph supplied by Dave Tiernan.

Well-received play that debuted in Newbridge, County Kildare is coming to Athy

Pictured at the launch event for Social Inclusion Week 2024 in Newbridge Town Hall, members of the exhibition organising committee, with some attendees and exhibitors. Photograph credit: Kare.

Kildare Social Inclusion Week 2024 launches with Community Arts and Crafts exhib...

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Weekend art classes for ages 6-12 taking place in this Newbridge, County Kildare...

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