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place with Athy Library Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 4th May 7pm


NURTURING THE SEEDS OF SELF- DISCIPLINE, INDEPENDENCE & CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN 2-6 YEARS OLD A free parenting talk – Book your place with Naas Library Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie


Sat 6th - 12th May


DAIRY WEEK Visit Family Farm, developed by Agri Aware and Dublin Zoo, to learn about the importance of the Irish dairy industry and the benefits of dairy, as part of a balanced diet. www. dublinzoo.ie


Sat 6th May 10.30 – 11.30am


REUBEN’S VARIETY SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILY Help us celebrate Leixlip Community Library’s 10th Birthday! Come along to see Reuben star of RTE Junior. Magic, comedy, mime, break-dancing, music, stories, games – it’s a crazy variety show suitable for all ages. Advance booking required. FREE event. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie


Tues 9th May 9.45am


HELPING CHILDREN WHO WORRY TOO MUCH A free parenting talk – Book your place with Kildare Library Tel 045 520235 Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco. ie


Tues 9th May 7pm


HELPING TO ‘BULLYPROOF’ YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A free parenting talk – Book your place with Athy Library : Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 11th May 7pm


UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS A free parenting talk – Contact Celbridge Library to book your place Tel 01 6272207 Email: celbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Sat 13th May 10am


ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR TEENAGERS WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM (ASPERGER’S SYNDROME) Contact Naas Library to book your place: Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@ kildarecoco.ie Sat 13th May 11.00am - 12.30pm Children’s Workshop: Budding Artists Join our ‘budding’ artists, a creative workshop especially for younger children taking place once a month, under the attentive eye of artist Niamh Synnott. Children are encouraged to take a closer look at the natural world all around them to inspire fun art-making activities. Suitable for 4 to 7 year olds. Meet at the Visitor Centre Cost: €10. Booking Essential www.botanicgardens.ie/ news/events


Sat 13th May 2pm – 4pm


CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: HARDY ANNUALS


Why not join us for a guided discovery of the natural world where you can observe, engage, and be inspired by your surroundings. Participants in this art programme


will be encouraged to use materials in fun and interesting ways while taking inspiration from the world of plants on show at Glasnevin. Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Cost: €10. Booking Essential www.botanicgardens.ie/ news/events


will be a whole host of family fun activities and birthday celebrations taking place over the weekend. www. dublinzoo.ie


Sun 21st May


NATIONAL LEPRECHAUN HUNT The annual National Leprechaun Hunt makes a return to the Sliabh Foy Mountains. Everyone is invited to join in this fun-filled search of the infamous Carlingford Leprechauns. This fantastic day for family and friends gives people the chance to win some fabulous prizes that are up for grabs. www. nationalleprechaunhunt.com


Sat 13th & Sun 14th May


MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW The annual Military Vehicle show will take place at the Curragh Racecourse - open to the public from 10am – 6pm on Sun 19th. Military Vehicle, Re Enactors, Militaria Displayers, Military Models, Military History Groups etc. www.mvci.ie/curragh- show


Sun 14th May


DUNDERRY FAIR DAY Dunderry village will roll back time the hands of time for its annual Fair Day. The village is transformed into a traditional fair scene from yesteryear.. www.dunderryfair.ie


Sun 14th May


BELVEDERE DAWN CHORUS As part of the National Dawn Chorus Event, in association with Bird Watch Ireland, Belvedere are hosting our ‘Belvedere Dawn Chorus’ on Sunday 14th May 2017 at 4 am sharp. Booking Tel: 00 353 (0)44-9349060 Email: info@belvedere-house.ie Web Site: www.belvedere-house.ie


Mon 15th – Fri 19th May


GREEN-SCHOOLS NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK This is the ninth year of National Walk to School Week, which celebrates and encourages walking all or part of the way to school. The highlight of National Walk to School Week is National WOW Day (Walk on Wednesday). Last year over 30,000 people walked to school on National WOW Day, a figure we hope you can help us surpass in 2017! See www.greenschoolsireland.org for more details and posters for your school.


Thurs 18th May


INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY Organised each year by the International Council of Museums. Look out for special events at the National Museum www.museum.ie


Thurs 18th May 7pm


WE HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS TOO HELPING THE SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Contact Naas Library to book your place: Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@ kildarecoco.ie


Sat 20th & Sun 21st May


FAMILY FUN WEEKEND AT DUBLIN ZOO You are invited to the party of the year as we celebrate the 1st birthdays of our elephant and rhino calves, gorilla baby and African painted dog pups! For this joint birthday bash, there


Thurs June 1st – Mon June 5th


BLOOM IN THE PARK Bloom is Ireland’s largest gardening, horticulture, food and family festival and attracts huge numbers of outdoor lovers and gardening enthusiasts each June Bank Holiday weekend in the Phoenix Park. There’s lots for kids to do with the ‘Budding Bloomers” section, Food Dudes, Children’s entertainers and Fun on the Farm. www.bloominthepark.com/


Sat 3rd & Sun 4th June


VANTASTIVAL A celebration of campervan culture and a top class music festival rolled into one. It is a family-friendly festival with live music stages, campervan activities, kids’ activities, food & craft stalls and more. Bellurgan Park, Dundalk.. www.vantastival.com/


In the Interactive Games Zone, you can test your own hurling and football skills – see how fast your family can react, check your passing skills and practice a fingertip save or the art of the high catch!


Tours will depart from the GAA Museum at 10.30 and run every Saturday morning until April 29th. Junior Explorer tours will lasts approx. 1.5 hours and the route is fully accessible for buggies. Advance online booking is recommended. Free parking is available, as well as the museum’s Blackthorn Café.


For more see www.crokepark.ie/ juniorexplorer


Primary Times SPRING ISSUE 25 Tues 23rd May 7pm


COPING WITH AN ANXIOUS CHILD AND PANIC ATTACKS A free parenting talk – Book your place with Maynooth Library Tel 01 6285530 Email: maynoothlib@ kildarecoco.ie


Tues 23rd May 7pm


HELP YOUR BABY OR YOUNG CHILD SLEEP BETTER A free parenting talk – Book your place with Naas Library Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie


Tues 30th May 7pm


MANAGING EARLY CHILDHOOD STUTTERING: ADVICE TO PARENTS A free parenting talk – Book your place with Leixlip Library Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Wed 31st May – Sun 4th June


TATTERSALLS INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS AND COUNTRY FAIR This event combines the highest standard of equestrianism with good food, shopping, entertainment and family fun. Family entertainment includes a free kids zone, pony rides, a hound parade, carnival stands, bucking bronco, bouncy castles, a pet farm, face painting, dog competitions and much more. See www.tattshorsetrials.ie for further details


Attention weekend early risers! The GAA Museum at Croke Park is launching a new Junior Explorers Tour for young families on Saturday mornings from now to 29 April. The tour has been created to bring to life the magic of the home of Gaelic games for younger visitors.


On arrival, your family will be greeted by the Museum’s mascot, Cluasóg the Irish hare, who will pose for photos and get everyone excited about the adventure ahead.


Next you go behind-the-scenes at the famous stadium and learn fun facts about the GAA and Croke Park. During the Stadium Tour, your little ones will get to visit the team dressing rooms and warm-up area and run out pitchside through the players’ tunnel.


Back at the GAA Museum, children will then receive a Junior Explorer Passport so they can follow clues throughout the Museum with their tour guide. They’ll discover some of the museum’s most famous exhibits including the original Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy cups along the way. If the group find all the clues… all younger visitors will receive a special Junior Explorer badge!


GAA MUSEUM LAUNCH NEW JUNIOR EXPLORER TOUR FOR FAMILIES


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